The situation in The Gambia is one that calls for sober reflection on
the sanity of leaders that our beautiful Africa sometimes produces.
After 22 of seizing power in an era when military coups were in vogue,
Sgt or whatever rank he claimed to have Yahya Jameh refused to hand over
peacefully to the man, Adama Barrow, who won the presidential election.Below is a compilation of comments and reports on the situation in the West African country.
Gambia's President Jammeh refuses to leave office as deadline passes http://
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is refusing to step down despite the threat of military intervention by neighbouring states.
Adama Barrow, who beat him in elections last month, is due to be inaugurated as the
new president on Thursday, but Mr Jammeh has ignored the deadline.
West African military forces are ready to enforce a transfer of power.
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz failed to break the deadlock at last-minute talks with Mr Jammeh.
Mr Abdel Aziz flew in to the Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday evening to meet Mr Jammeh before flying on to Dakar airport for further discussions with Mr Barrow and Senegal's President Macky Sall.
"I am now less pessimistic [that Mr Jammeh] will work on a peaceful solution that is in the best interest for everyone," Mr Abdel Aziz said.
Senegalese troops remain stationed at the Gambian border, despite the deadline for Mr Jammeh to stand down passing at midnight.
The threat of military action is supported by Nigeria and other states in the region.
However Gambian army chief Ousman Badjie said his troops would not fight Senegalese forces should they enter into the country, AFP news agency reports.
"We are not going to involve ourselves militarily, this is a political dispute," he said. "I am not going to involve my soldiers in a stupid fight. I love my men."
530 Soldiers from Senegal, 600 from Ghana, Sierra Leone to provide 100 while 1,000 Gallant Brutal Buratai boys from Nigeria will storm Gambia Wednesday Midnight.
200 Dreaded Fighters from France, UK and Germany will join ECOWAS Special Squad.
For the inauguration of newly elected President Adama Barrow, 30 fighter jets and 3 B52 will cross the borders of Gambia to escort Barrow to the Independence Stadium.
COUNT DOWN
It is sad but true. Human Beings don't learn from History. Yahyah Jamme has forgotten why the great David (DAUDA)
Jawara trained him.
He ended in removing him.
That is why it is most dangerous to enthrone a slave..
THIS IS THE WHOLE OF THE MILITARY MIGHT OF GAMBIA
For your information the Whole Gambian Military consists of:-
*Army - 900 Men and Officers
*Air force - 100 Men and Officers, 4 Aircrafts.
*National Guard - 700 Men & officers.
*Military Police - 400
*Navy - 250 personnel, 4 fast patrol boats.
Source: (wikipedia)
NOW THIS IS WHAT IS COMING FOR YAHYA JAMMEH BEFORE THE WEEK RUNS OUT
*530 soldiers from Senegal
*600 from Ghana
*100 peace envoys from Sierra Leone
*1000 Buratai Boys from Nigeria with Nigeria's newest warship.
*200 dreaded fighters from France, UK and Germany.
Also, 30 fighters Jets and 300 B52
will cross the border and enter into the Gambia to escort President-Elect
NOW WHERE IS THE WISDOM IN STUPIDITY?
Retweeted African (@ali_naka):
"I am not going to involve my soldiers in a stupid fight. I love my men,” Gambia Army Chief #leadership
Retweeted Mo (@njiemo0):
Thank you AFRICA!!! Thank you to the entire world for your solidarity with our beloved Gambia .WE APPRECIATE IT!!!#GAMBIAHASDECIDE
Retweeted Binta Fatty (@HonFatty1):
As an Officer of The Gambia Police Force, I'm declaring my unalloyed loyalty to President Adama Barrow
Superintendent David Kujabi https://t.co/
THE SENEGAL ARMED FORCES.
The military force for the Gambian attack includes (SENEGAL) one of the best in Africa.
In Liberia, during the ECOMOG effort, they were the most adored.
Even when they had casualties in Vahum, Liberia, they remained a source of joy.
GO AHEAD AND DO IT AGAIN.
NAF DEPLOYS TO SENEGAL TO ENFORCE ECOWAS MANDATE IN THE GAMBIA
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed to Senegal as part of Nigerian contingent of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) – a standby force tasked by ECOWAS Heads of State to enforce the December 1, 2016 election mandate in the The Gambia.
The NAF today moved a contingent of 200 men and air assets comprising fighter jets, transport aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft to Dakar from where it is expected to operate into Gambia. The deployment is also to forestall hostilities or breakdown of law and order that may result from the current political impasse in The Gambia.
Addressing the contingent before departure, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar urged the troops to maintain discipline and be professional in their conduct. Reminding them to be good ambassadors of Nigeria, the CAS stated that no act of indiscipline by the contingent would be tolerated. The contingent, led by Air Cdre Tajudeen Yusuf, was airlifted this morning from 117 Air Combat Training Group Kainji. Other troop contributing countries include Senegal, Ghana and countries within the sub-region.
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