So Heartbreaking! Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow Loses 8 Year old Son as a Result of Dog Bite

The 8-year-old son of Gambian President-elect, Adama Barrow has died after being bitten by a dog on Sunday, January 15th.

The deceased, Habib Barrow is reported to have died on the way to the hospital in Manjai near the Gambian capital, Banjul, BBC gathered. Barrow missed his son’s funeral as he was advised to remain in Senegal for his safety.

After he won the election last year, the outgoing President, Yahya Jammeh did not accept the result so, the regional body, Ecowas asked Barrow to stay in Senegal until Thursday, the planned date of the inauguration.

Barrow, a devout Muslim is reportedly married with two wives and had five children, according to the Gambian newspaper The Point.