YAHYA JAMMEH SURRENDERS, AGREES TO RELINQUISH POWER AND LEAVE GAMBIA
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| Yahya Jammeh |
Yahya Jammeh the recalcitrant
Gambian leader who lost to Adama Barrow after a presidential election held last
year, and who had refused to concede defeat and relinquish power has finally
surrendered.
Jammeh had been given a 12 noon
ultimatum to vacate the seat of power on Friday 20th January 2017 as
foreign military troops stationed in Senegal eagerly awaited a mandate to
proceed with his forceful removal.
According to reports, the Gambian
leader had at first violated the ultimatum by insisting on retaining power in
spite of the fact that he lost the presidential election to Adama Barrow, but
subsequently pleaded for more time to enable him step down.
Nonetheless, fresh reports indicate
that the recalcitrant Jammeh has finally agreed surrender, relinquish power to
Adama Barrow, and leave the Gambia after another purported round of mediation
between him and some African leaders.
According to Guinean officials,
Jammeh is expected to move to Conakry after leaving Gambia. In effect, there will be no need to
employ force and loss of lives and properties will be averted.
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