Prime Minister of the Gambia

Prime Minister of the Gambia
Formation March 1961
First holder Pierre Sarr N'Jie
Final holder Dawda Jawara
Abolished 24 April 1970
Succession President of Gambia

Prime Minister of the Gambia, known as 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.

The Gambia
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the Gambia
Constitution

Heads of government of the Gambia

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Portrait Incumbent Affiliation Notes
The GambiaSelf-rule
March 1961 to 12 June 1962Pierre Sarr N'Jie, Chief MinisterUP
12 June 1962 to 18 February 1965David Jawara, Prime MinisterPPP
The Gambia (1965–1970)
18 February 1965 to January 1966Dawda Jawara, Prime MinisterPPP
January 1966 to 24 April 1970Sir David Dawda Kairaba Jawara, Prime MinisterBecoming President of the Gambia

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