List of heads of state of The Gambia

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Chronological list of heads of state of The Gambia

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Incumbent
The Gambia
18 February 1965 - 24 April 1970
  • 18 February 1965 - 9 February 1966
  • 9 February 1966 - 24 April 1970
 Elizabeth II (represented by:)
Tenure Incumbent Affiliation
Republic of The Gambia
24 April 1970 - 30 July 1981 Dawda Jawara PPP
30 July 1981 - 5 August 1981 Kukoi Samba Sanyang Military
5 August 1981 - 22 July 1994 Dawda Jawara PPP
22 July 1994 - 18 October 1996 Yahya Jammeh Military
18 October 1996 - present Yahya Jammeh APRC

Sir Alieu Sulay man Jack was also part of the heads of state.

Latest election

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Summary of the 22 September 2006 presidential election results
Candidates Votes %
Yahya Jammeh (incumbent) Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) 264,404 67.33
Ousainou Darboe United Democratic Party (UDP) 104,808 26.69
Halifa Sallah National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD) 23,473 5.98
Total 392,685 100.0

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