Rohey Malick Lowe - a member of the opposition United Demcratic Party (UDP) - won Saturday's mayoral election in the capital, Banjul, defeating Mr Barrow's chosen candidate Eboy Faye.

The UDP also won the mayoral race in Kanifing, the most populous municipality which includes Serekunda.

In regional elections, the UDP won the most populous regions - West Coast and Lower River - while the ruling National People's Party (NPP) won four other regions.

All in all the results were a blow to Mr Barrow, as the biggest cities and regions are in opposition hands. But he congratulated the winners and promised to focus on development and solidifying peace and stability in The Gambia.