The President of Gambia, Adama Barrow has reiterated his commitment to ending the country’s persistent electricity outages within two years, saying ongoing energy sector investments will significantly improve power reliability nationwide.
Parts of the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region have been experiencing intermittent blackouts, which the National Water and Electricity Company (National Water and Electricity Company) attributes to reduced electricity imports from the regional power network.
Speaking at a National People’s Party (NPP) rally in Brikama, President Barrow addressed public concerns over the disruptions, which have also become a major political issue ahead of the upcoming elections.
He maintained that his administration has made more progress in expanding electricity infrastructure than any government since independence, pointing to ongoing projects aimed at strengthening generation and distribution capacity.
Barrow explained that the current outages stem from technical challenges within the system, noting that such issues can occur even in advanced power networks globally.
He nonetheless assured citizens that the challenges are temporary and said sustained investments will soon translate into more stable electricity supply.
The President emphasized his government’s broader infrastructure agenda, which includes improvements in electricity, water, and road networks across the country.
He urged Gambians to back his administration, arguing that continuity in policy implementation is essential to achieving long-term energy stability.