Gambia's New President, Adama Barrow Finally Going Home as Jammeh Agrees to Step Down

Posted by Thandiubani on Fri 20th Jan, 2017 - tori.ng

Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow might be heading home to his people now as it seems Jammeh has agreed to step down.

President Adama Barrow of Gambia

There are strong indications that newly sworn in President of Gambia Adama Barrow is about going home to lead his people after he tweeted: "Thank you once again President @Macky_Sall for hosting me and my family."

BBC reported that the "latest tweet from internationally recognised president of the Gambia Adama Barrow hints that he may be leaving Senegal."

It was early reported that Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh had signed an agreement to leave making it possible for Barrow to return.

Gambia’s army chief General Ousman Badjie said he recognized new President Adama Barrow as the new commander-and-chief, and would not fight a regional force poised to depose Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to step down.

“We are going to welcome them with flowers and make them a cup of tea,” Badjie told Reuters in an interview today.

“This is a political problem. It’s a misunderstanding. We are not going to fight Nigerian, Togolese or any military that comes.”

Badjie had initially pledged loyalty to Barrow after the stunning announcement of his victory in the 1 December election.

Thank you once again President @Macky_Sall for hosting me and my family https://t.co/PaEFm4HkDm
— Adama Barrow (@BarrowOfficial1) January 20, 2017

He made a volte face again after Jammeh challenged Barrow’s election. The army chief was seen yesterday in the streets of Banjul jubilating with the people after the swearing-in of Barrow in Dakar Senegal.

His pledge of loyalty to Barrow came as Jammeh prepares to leave the country, although he missed the 4pm deadline given by ECOWAS.