SCHEDULE 2. OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS [Sections 100, 106, 110, 148 and 174]
PRESIDENTIAL OATH
I, , having been elected to the high office of President of the Republic of The Gambia, do in the name of God swear/solemnly affirm*(select one)-
That I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will at all times preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will do right to all manner of persons according to law without fear or favour, affection or ill-will;
That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions;
That I will not, directly or indirectly, communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the Republic of The Gambia, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President, and that I dedicate myself to the service and well-being of the people of The Gambia;
SO HELP ME GOD (omit if affirming)
OATH FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT
I, , having been appointed to the high office of Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, do in the name of God swear/solemnly affirm* (select one)–
That I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will at all times preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia;
And that I dedicate myself to the service and well-being of the people of the Republic of The Gambia and to do right to all manner of persons.
SO HELP ME GOD* (omit if affirming)
OATH FOR THE SPEAKER/DEPUTY SPEAKER
I, , do in the name of God swear/solemnly affirm* (select one)–
That I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of The Gambia according to law;
That I will uphold the integrity of the Republic of The Gambia;
That I will faithfully, honestly and conscientiously discharge the duties as Speaker/Deputy Speaker* (select one) of the National Assembly;
That I will uphold, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia;
And that I will do right to all manner of persons in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia and the laws and conventions of the National Assembly without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
SO HELP ME GOD* (omit if affirming)
OATH FOR THE CHIEF JUSTICE
I, , having been appointed to the high office of Chief Justice, do in the name of God swear/solemnly affirm* (select one)–
That I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of The Gambia according to law;
That I will truly and faithfully perform the functions of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will;
That I will discharge my duties and perform my functions honestly and to the best of my ability in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia and the law;
That I will abide by the code of conduct for judicial officers;
That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions;
And that I will do right to all manner of persons and at all times uphold, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the Republic of The Gambia;
SO HELP ME GOD* (omit if affirming)
