Ever since former president Jonathan made that call to president Buhari congratulating him on his “victory” at the last presidential polls, and following the enormous goodwill that has attracted to him worldwide, it is fast becoming a norm in Africa for incumbents to easily accept defeat at the polls and congratulate the winner. Yahya Jammeh, … Read more
The Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, has reportedly backtracked over his resolve to hand over power to his successor, Adama Barrow, after ruling the West African nation for 22 solid years. In a speech broadcast on the state-owned television, the coup maker, turned constitutionally elected leader, claimed investigations since the December 1 election have revealed to … Read more
President John Mahama has congratulated Mr Adama Barrow for emerging as winner in the recently held presidential election in The Gambia. “Congratulations to president-elect Barrow Adama of Gambia,” the Ghanaian president tweeted. President Yahya Jammeh, who was defeated in Thursday’s poll, has called Mr Barrow to concede defeat. “I’m calling you to wish you all … Read more
The Gambia’s President, Yahya Jammeh, has called opposition leader Adama Barrow to concede defeat. “I’m calling you to wish you all the best. The Gambian people have spoken and I’ve no intentions to contest the will of almighty Allah,” he told the president-elect on phone in the presence of the media after election results showed … Read more
Defeated Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, has called the newly elected President of the small West African country, Adama Barrow, to concede defeat. There had been reports before the declaration of results on Friday, that Mr. Jammeh had recorded a concession video. The man, who had led Gambia with what many describe as iron fist, promised … Read more