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Gambian Semi-Islamist President Jammeh Makes Gaddafi Grand Commander
28 July 2009
The Daily Observer (Banjul) - The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, has conferred the Grand Commander of the Republic of The Gambia (GCRG) award on his special guest on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the July 22nd revolution, Colonel Muamar Ghaddafi, leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahirrya. The Libyan leader received this award on Wednesday evening during a State Banquet organised by President Jammeh at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, as part of activities marking the 15th anniversary of the July 22nd revolution. Before receiving the award, Colonel Muamar Ghaddafi's biography, including his military career and the 'Green Book' he published, was read. The citation of the award reads: In recognition of his ardent desire towards the unification of Africa, and his strong commitment towards promoting unity and the existing bilateral relations between the great Libyan Arab Jamahiryya and The Republic of The Gambia, this insgnia is been conferred on him. The State Banquet was characterised by entertainment from cultural groups such as Jamorai, Kambeng Band, Fula Acrobats, Kabakel and Jaliba Kuyateh. The ceremony was attended by the First Lady Madam Zineb Jammeh; Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice president and minister of Women's Affairs; Elizabeth Renner, speaker of the National Assembly; Emannuel Agim, chief justice of The Gambia; cabinet ministers; National Assembly members; mayors; other dignitaries, the media, invited guests and a cross section of the Gambian community.
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