The former United Nations Secretary General has not only bade President Yahya Jammeh farewell but he also advocated for “smooth and peaceful transition of power in Banjul.”
In a statement published below, Kofi Annan said the “smooth and peaceful transition would send a signal of hope to all Gambians that they can choose their own destinies through the democratic exercise of their right to vote.”
On December 2nd, I bade President Jammeh farewell, and I stand by that.
I have since learned that Yaya Jammeh is contesting the results of the recent presidential elections, after having initially conceded defeat and congratulated his successor.
I welcomed President Jammeh’s statesmanlike concession following his defeat in the elections and encourage him to honour his word.
A smooth and peaceful transition of power in Banjul would send a signal of hope to all Gambians that they can choose their own destinies through the democratic exercise of their right to vote.
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