:oGambian leader Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat.

He said he now recommends fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a God-fearing and independent electoral commission

Speaking on state TV, Mr Jammeh cited “abnormalities” in the vote and called for fresh elections.
Mr Jammeh, who came to power in a coup in 1994, suffered a shock defeat to Adama Barrow, who won more than 45% of the vote.

The US “strongly condemned” Mr Jammeh’s statement.

“This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to undermine a credible election process and remain in power illegitimately,” said state department spokesman Mark Toner.

Mr Barrow, a property developer, is due to take office in late January. Mai Ahmad Fatty, the head of his transition team, told Reuters they were “consulting on what to do”, adding: “As far as we are concerned, the people have voted. We will maintain peace and stability and not let anyone provoke us into violence.”

The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, with a population of fewer than two million.

Mr Jammeh said that he now rejected the results of the election “in totality”.
“After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election,” Mr Jammeh said.

“I lament serious and unacceptable abnormalities which have reportedly transpired during the electoral process.

“I recommend fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a God-fearing and independent electoral commission.”

http://punchng.com/breaking-gambian-president-rejects-election-result-earlier-accepted/

The spirit of Goodluck Jonathan that earlier descended on him had flown away

na them know

The guy is shameless....a typical African leader

Gambians should rise up against him.

I will support the UN to invade The Gambia and give him the Gbagbo treatment

Hmmmmm, another western invasion loading in Gambia. RIP in advance to JAMMEH.

Something wrong with him

If e No be GEJ


E no fit be like GEJ


President Yahya Jameh is a disgrace to Democracy and the Africa Continent


GEJ is an authentic true Hero of Democracy----Zombies can quote me till Buhari make 1 Naira equal to $ 1

When I heard he conceded defeat, I was surprised. This is a guy that came to power when he was in mid-20s. He has been used to power for almost forever.

A visit to Gambia will show you what you dictator looks like. His billboards are practically on almost every major roads.

I hope he will have a change of heart, before plunging that country into senseless war.

henchamb:
I will support the UN to invade The Gambia and give him the Gbagbo treatment

it was French that did that. UN can't do nothing

Like Gambia president like Buhari...
Let's see who will rise up against buhari's own time?

Africans are not democratic, better we go back to monarchy

Oh dear!... and here I have my Cameroonian friend already feeling excited and hoping the wind of 'opposition takeover' would get to them someday.

Africa!

The population of Banjul the capital city of Gambia is just 35,000 which is not up to the population of Unilag... Yaya Jammeh should not start a Civil War that will wipe out the country in one week