At
least eleven Gambian ambassadors in different parts of the world have called on
the incumbent president Yahya Jammeh to hand over power to the president-elect
Adama Barrow.
The
ambassadors: Dembo M. Badgie in Beijing, Momodou Badgie in Ankara, Elizabeth Ya
Eli Harding in London, Dr Mamadou Tangara in New York, Momodou Aki Bayo in
Moscow, Teneng Mba Jaiteh in Brussels, Momodou Pa Njie in Dakar, Lang Yabou in
Madrid, Masanneh N. Kinteh in Havana, Abdou Jarju in Bissau and Mass Axi Gai in
Addis Ababa said they were “taken aback” by Jammeh’s December 9th rejection of
the results.
Meanwhile,
the diplomats have also jointly written to congratulate President-elect Barrow
on his election victory.
Diplomatic
sources confirmed the authenticity of the letter and coalition sources
confirmed receipt of it.
In
the letter, the diplomats wrote: “It is with honour that we the Ambassadors of
The Gambia representing our country overseas, extend our congratulations and
best wishes to Your Excellency, following your victory in the December 1st
Presidential Elections which has been described as transparent, free, fair and
credible by both local and international election observers.
“Your
Excellency, the Gambian people have spoken, and your victory is a manifestation
of their trust and confidence that we must all acknowledge and accept as
“voxpopuli, vox Dei” (the voice of the people is the voice of God).
“To
the international community, the peaceful and democratic elections, which is
the precursor to your presidency, has been received with euphoria and hope for
political and economic partnerships. As
patriotic servants of the Gambia, it is our pledge and desire to contribute our
quota to the expansion and consolidation of meaningful international dialogue
and cooperation for the benefit of the Gambia.
“In
addition, we seize this opportunity to assure your Excellency and the coalition
of our support and collaboration. We pray to Allah the Almighty to grant Your
Excellency and team the guidance and wisdom to fulfill the duties and
responsibilities bestowed on you by your election to the highest office in the
land.
“May
Almighty Allah continue to grant Your Excellency and the Gambian Nation
continuous good health, long life, peace, greater protection, prosperity and
success.”
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