Gambia’s president, Yahya Jammeh, has until midnight of Wednesday, January 18 to leave office for the swearing-in of his successor, Adama Barrow.

This is the final verdict of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), according to a report by Thisday which further said the organisation has perfected plans to ensure Barrow becomes the new president of the country on Thursday, January 19.

This new challenge for Jammeh came same day the country’s Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle, refused to hear an application by his party, the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), to halt the swearing-in of Barrow.

Jammeh’s plot to remain in office beyond his legally mandated period was also punctured on Monday, January 16 with the resignation of the country’s foreign minister, Neneh MacDouall-Gaye.

The minister is to be followed by her counterparts, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Addou kolley; the minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, Abdou Jobe; and the minister of Environment, Ousman Jarju.

Last week, Sheriff Bolang, the country’s information minister resigned and fled over the refusal of Jammeh to step down after his defeat in the December, 2016 poll.

A source reported that Mrs MacDouall-Gaye said her resignation was because of the prevailing circumstances, adding in her letter: “This letter serves as a formal notice of my resignation as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia.

“After due deliberation, I am of the conviction that under the prevailing circumstances I cannot effectively serve as foreign minister.”

Thanking Jammeh for the opportunity given her to serve, MacDouall-Gaye, who had been one of Jammeh’s most trusted allies, prayed that the political tension in the state is calmed and the issue between him and Barrow resolved.

According to a reports, there are indications the minister fled Gambia after resigning as it is believed Jammeh is increasingly being dumped.

Jammeh had initially congratulated Barrow after the latter was declared winner of the election but suddenly back-tracked and rejected the result of the poll.

The African Union and the ECOWAS have made efforts to prevail on him to step down from office with fears that it could result in civil war.

On Monday, there were unverified photographs of Gambian citizens leaving the country amid tension.

Thisday also quoted a staff of the country’s foreign ministry as saying: “From what I gathered, they are extending the olive branch till midnight of January 18th. If he does not (handover power) by 19th, the troops will take-over.”

The source said he had no idea of the troops but that they would come from ECOWAS.

When contacted, the report quoted the director of Army public relations, Brig-Gen Sani Usman, as saying that he was not aware of any plans to bring the military into the country as the issue falls into the purview of the foreign affairs ministry.

“We are not at the forefront of solving the political problem in The Gambia; we are soldiers,” he said.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/01/17/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-jammeh/

Smart moves by the ministers to save their asses. However, am keenly interested to know if the treatment of Laurent Gbagbo of ivory coast will be melted to this ugly tyranny

This guy thinks it is a joke.

But I think he is just seeking attention, he will step down, he wouldn't want to end up like some ex-leaders that we know

PH1stBorn:
Smart moves by the ministers to save their asses. However, am keenly interested to know if the treatment of Laurent Gbagbo of ivory coast will be melted to this ugly tyranny

He can't be treated like Gbagbo, that is a waste of resources. Fly jets from Senegal, drop some bombs on his motorcade, be done with it.

This guy sef






Onwu ga egbu nwa Nkita.....

interesting

Jokers everywhere.

does Buhari obey the courts?

Operation crodile smile mood activated, see jamah see prison

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crazy leaders Na hn full African countries

He is forming Pharaoh!

Dis Jammeh na Anoda Buhari ooo

Very wicked human being though Buhari na Cow brain im get

abeg leave dis man alone

Jammeh you too like wahala o

When ECOWAS leaders are people like Buhari. Nobody takes them serious.

I guess that's why Jammeh ain't even scared

It would be bad if this guy allows himself to be disgraced, like sitting him on the sand after being captured or getting beaten by recruits.

He that the gods will destroy, they will first make mad.

This is a case of the proverbial dog that will get missing. It won't listen to the hunter's whistle.
At times like these, I remember what ended Samuel Doe's tenure. I hope Jammeh learns from history.

Time to launch Operation Python Dance or Operation Doggy Style in Gambia.

Buhari who refused to obey court order on Zakzaky is asking Jammeh to observe rule of law

Imagine Mikel asking Costa not to leave for China

Ok

Now let the mortal combar start! We are patiently watching who wil surrender or run

What do they mean last warning? This Jammeh is stone-hearted and ready to use everything he has to fight. I just hope he change his mind in order for the citizens of that country not to suffer.

"Islamic Republic of Gambia"? I see. No wonder he has refused to accept defeat. Like Buhari like Jammeh..

AFRICA!! A continent that should be re colonized all over again.. how one continent out of all other continents chooses to be the worst, amazes me..

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I rather think it unfortunate that some people are so keen on been rulers over people that don't want their rulership. Anyways, I hope when someone gets voted out in 2019 he leaves in peace.

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