Below is her appreciation Message.
It is with a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude that I announce to my fellow citizens especially women of our beloved country The Gambia of my election as Vice President of REFELA in West Africa. The election took place on Friday the 18th of February 2022 in Ivory Coast where all female Mayors from West Africa contested for the position .
It was not an easy ride but thanks to the favour of Allah the Almighty, I emerged as winner. A Mayor from Cape Verde voted for me breaking the deadlock that followed a tie between myself and the candidate from Mali. I am honored and particularly want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the West African female Mayors because we are all winners.
In the same vein I wish to seize this opportunity to congratulate the women and youths of The Gambia for their invaluable and consistent support to me as Mayor of Banjul. This laudable achievement is indeed your making and I wholeheartedly dedicate it to you.
furthermore I want to sincerely thank the two REFELA Executive members who represented me at the meeting - Councillor Bintou SM Jaiteh and The Cordinator of REFELA The Gambia chapter - Madam Isatou Njie for their illustrious campaign strategy which was tactically implemented to secure my winning of the election. I was confident that they can do it.
A big thanks goes to Senegal who also joined our campaign team during the second round of the voting process. Special thanks also go to UCLG AFRICA who coordinated the elections and to the West Africa Regional Director for United Cities and Local Governments of Africa Dr. Juliet Sale as the presiding officer.
A big thank you to the GALGA delegation headed by the President and Chairman of Mansakonko Area Council Landing Sanneh, finally I wish to thank the REFELA Executive, the Regional Coordinators and the entire membership not forgetting the 'HE FOR SHE COMPONENT' , our brave men behind us for your tremendous support; I am grateful.
I once again congratulate the women and youths of The Gambia and to add that despite our size and limited resources we as a nation and people are steadfast in our resolve to set this country to the path of success.
May Allah continue to bless our undertakings and guide every step we take in our search for a prosperous nation. Keep us in your prayers together we can achieve alot.
Congratulations to Banjul; This is for you.