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Argos had the best response to a former employee being elected President of Gambia
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EARLIER THIS WEEK, Adama Barrow was elected President of Gambia in a surprise win, defeating the country’s incumbent president, Yahya Jammeh, who had led the country for 22 years.
Barrow, who owns a real estate company, lived in London in the early 2000s and following his election, it emerged that he once worked as a security guard in Argos, prompting headlines like this:
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Earlier today, Argos congratulated their former employee on his new position and even took a little credit for helping him get to where he is.
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Well played, everyone.
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Argos barrow for prez screens win of the day win/fail