Assan Musa Camara

Assan Musa Camara (21 April 1923 – 15 September 2013) was a former politician from Gambia. He was born in Mansajang Kunda[1] and educated in Catholic schools. He served as Vice President of Dawda Jawara, almost continuously from 1972 to May 1982.[2]

He founded the Gambian People's Party[3] and contested the elections of 1987[4] and 1992 against then incumbent President Dawda Jawara.

References

  1. ↑ Current world leaders, Volume 22, Issues 1-6. International Academy. 1979. p. 21.
  2. ↑ "Focus On Politics - Political Parties Rehearsing for 1987 Elections". Foroyaa. 27 August 2007.
  3. ↑ Touray, Omar A (2000). The Gambia and the world: a history of the foreign policy of Africa's smallest state, 1965-1995. GIGA-Hamburg. p. 18. ISBN 3-928049-66-6.
  4. ↑ "Gambian President Elected for 4th Term". Los Angeles Times. 13 March 1987.


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