Lightning killed a municipal official in Gambia's agricultural region during weekend storms, prompting expressions of grief from national leadership. Hamat Ceesay, representing Kaiaf Ward within the Mansakonko Area Council, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025, after being struck while cultivating his farmland in Kiang East.
President Adama Barrow, serving as National People's Party leader and secretary general, transmitted sympathies to Ceesay's relatives and constituents. Party officials characterized the deceased councillor as a committed supporter who demonstrated humility and dedication throughout his public service tenure.
Barrow invoked religious appeals for divine forgiveness and eternal peace for the departed representative while requesting spiritual fortitude for the grieving household.
President Adama Barrow, serving as National People's Party leader and secretary general, transmitted sympathies to Ceesay's relatives and constituents. Party officials characterized the deceased councillor as a committed supporter who demonstrated humility and dedication throughout his public service tenure.
Barrow invoked religious appeals for divine forgiveness and eternal peace for the departed representative while requesting spiritual fortitude for the grieving household.
