President Adama Barrow has reiterated his support for presidential term limits, promising that a new constitution under his leadership would include provisions limiting the tenure of presidents.

Speaking to journalists after filing his nomination papers for the December 5, 2026 presidential election, Barrow said he had consistently maintained his belief in term limits, despite some democratic countries operating without such restrictions.

“I have always made myself very clear that I believe in term limits,” he said.

He added that, if given another mandate by Gambians, his government would deliver a new constitution that would provide for presidential term limits.

“I will give the Gambian people a new constitution, and there will be term limits in the constitution,” Barrow stated.

The president’s remarks place constitutional reform and presidential tenure limits among the issues highlighted during his nomination exercise.

Beyond constitutional matters, Barrow also spoke about his government’s priorities, including maintaining peace and stability, strengthening relations with neighbouring Senegal and building the capacity of young people to create self-employment opportunities.

By Adama Makasuba