Question: Recently Adama Barrow sworn in as president of which of the following country?
(a) Ghana
(b) Gambia
(c) Guyana
(d) Kenya
Ans. (b)
Related facts:
- On 19 January 2017 Adama Barrow, the member of the United Democratic Party (UDP) sworn in as the 3rd President of the Gambia.
- He will replace Yahya Jammeh.
- Troops from a bloc of West African countries have entered Gambia in support of Adama Barrow.
- United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution backing Barrow and called for a peaceful transfer of power.
- Longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh has refused to step down despite losing a disputed December 1 presidential election to Barrow, deepening a political crisis.
Reference:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/01/gambia-president-adama-barrow-takes-oath-senegal-170119170745954.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38185428
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/19/new-gambian-leader-adama-barrow-sworn-in-at-ceremony-in-senegal