Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, who lost to his opponent, Adams Barrow, in the presidential election held earlier this month has now refused to accept the result, claiming there were 'abnormalities' in the votes.

Jammeh, who has been the leader of The Gambia for 22 years after a successful coup in 1994, surprised everyone last week when he called the President-elect to wish him well.


"You are the elected president of The Gambia, and I wish you all the best. I have no ill will.” He said at the time.

However, just hours ago, Jammeh backtracked and is asking for a fresh election. In his words;
“After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election. 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.”
President-elect, Adams Barrow, is reportedly safe and Barrow’s spokesperson said the head of the army had pledged his allegiance to Barrow after the initial result. However, because of Jammeh's reputation as a ruthless leader, there is tension amongst citizens of the nation who have been celebrating the result of the election.

Foreign nations have condemned Jammeh’s action, calling it an attempt to subvert the will of the Gambian people.



http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2016/12/gambian-president-rejects-election.html

Power is sweet.An African mentality

What kind of nonsense is this? Someone should remind him of what happened in Ivorycost

bloodshed over peace is how they roll.

That increases the oil of heroism on GEJ the more......

herzern:
The Victorious Party in the just concluded election didn't play their cards very well.

After He conceded defeat,Then You went to the press and state it clearly without misappropriation of words that The Sitting President will qo to jail..

Who does that??

I'm not tryinq to make a case for the President tho..

It's just loqical thinkinq.

If yhu want somethinq from a Monkey..Yhu act like one.



Iam4Atiku...how far with our packaqe nah??

Our will surely come. Let's get a clearer coast.
This time is just for mind games. When the real time comes, we won't hesitate to do the needful.