Buhari off to Gambia for Barrow’s inauguration

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Banjul, capital of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of President Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term.

This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Tuesday evening.

On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at the Independence Stadium, Bakau.

The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai, and other top government officials.