Prime Minister of the Gambia

The prime minister of the Gambia, known as the chief minister from 1961–1962, was the head of government in the Gambia Colony and Protectorate, and later the Gambia, from 1961 to 1970. The position was only held by two people, Pierre Sarr N'Jie and Dawda Jawara.

List of officeholders Political parties

PortraitNameElectedTerm of officePolitical partyTook officeLeft officeTime in officeGambia Colony and Protectorate (1961–1965) 1 Pierre Sarr N'Jie1960 14 March 1961 12 June 1962 UP 2 Dawda Jawara1962 12 June 1962 18 February 19652 years,249 days PPPThe Gambia (1965–1970) 2 Dawda Jawara1966 18 February 1965 24 April 19705 years,62 days PPP

See also

List of colonial governors of the Gambia List of heads of state of the Gambia Lists of office-holders

References

External links Gambia, The