Prime Minister of the 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.

Prime Minister of the Gambia
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Formation14 March 1961
First holderPierre Sarr N'Jie
Final holderDawda Jawara
Abolished24 April 1970
SuccessionPresident of the Gambia
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Prime Ministers, 1961–1970

Name
(Birth–Death)
Portrait Tenure Elected Political party
Took office Left office
Gambia Colony and Protectorate (1961–1965)
1 Pierre Sarr N'Jie
(1909–1993)
14 March 1961 12 June 1962 1960 PPP
2 Dawda Jawara
(1924–2019)
12 June 1962 18 February 1965 1962 PPP
The Gambia (1965–1970)
2 Dawda Jawara
(1924–2019)
18 February 1965 24 April 1970 1966 PPP

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