“I have decided today in good conscience to relinquish the mantle of leadership of this great nation with infinite gratitude to all Gambians,” Jammeh said in a statement broadcast on state television.

My decision today was not dictated by anything else than the supreme interest of you the Gambian people and our dear country,” Jammeh said in his speech, thanking Gambians for their support.

Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh said Saturday he would step down to keep peace in his country after 22 years in power, following last-chance talks with west African leaders before a military intervention. Read the full story http://mystatenews.com/jammeh-releases-emotional-acceptance-speech-thanks-gambians/

He had no choice. He had no army to protect him. Even if they wanted to, they had no chance against the ecowas troops.