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BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by redfly(m): 7:33am On Dec 10, 2016
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December 10, 2016

Gambian 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.”
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by Nobody: 7:36am On Dec 10, 2016
Let's see how it plays out.
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by sleekydee1(m): 7:36am On Dec 10, 2016
Playing GEJ no easy..
lol
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by AllTheWayUp: 7:40am On Dec 10, 2016
grin grin
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by bonnybonco: 7:42am On Dec 10, 2016
He should pls leave office otherwise Gbagbo treatment awiats him. The era of African leaders staying in office for life is a thing of the past as u can see the current trend in Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia etc. He wanted to rule for a billion year - Is he God?
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by divinehand2003(m): 7:44am On Dec 10, 2016
TO FORM LIKE JONATHAN ISN'T EASY AT ALL. IT TAKES COURAGE AND GRACE TO BE LIKE GOODLUCK JONATHAN.

Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by koma1(m): 7:52am On Dec 10, 2016
African leaders and the quest to remain in power for life are like 5& 6.
Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by sleekydee1(m): 8:57am On Dec 10, 2016
koma1:
African leaders and the quest to remain in power for life are like 5& 6.

u mean like...

Re: BREAKING] Gambian President Makes U-turn, Rejects Election Results by Duraluminium: 10:43am On Dec 10, 2016
divinehand2003:
TO FORM LIKE JONATHAN ISN'T EASY AT ALL. IT TAKES COURAGE AND GRACE TO BE LIKE GOODLUCK JONATHAN.

Shut up have you forgotten the number of of opposition party members that were killed in Rivers, akwa iboim and so on? Gej simply conceded because he had no power at all to change things just like how Obama cannot do anything about trumps victory. Let's get some sense and stop praising people for doing what they were actually supposed to do!

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