Yahya Jammeh, former President of the Republic of The Gambia Saturday flew to Guinea Conakry into exile.
The former president who has been in power for the past 22 years, was defeated in the December 1 presidential polls. Mr. Jammeh was applaud for conceding defeat but later turned round to reject the results. The rejection of the results has created political standoff threatening to plunge the country into chaos.
The sub-regional bloc, ECOWAS has sent mediators headed by Nigeria’s President Buhari to resolve the crisis. The ECOWAS team of mediators came twice but failed in their efforts for peaceful transfer of power. The sub-regional bloc has taken measures to remove the loser through military intervention when he decided to change his mind after he called for the presidents of Guinea and Mauritania to negotiate for his exit.
When it was said the former president would leave the country today people came to witnessed his departure at Banjul International Airport. There was mixed feelings as the pro and anti supporters of the former leader met at the airport.
Meanwhile, white tainted vehicles were seen transporting luggage to the foot of the aircraft.
The reactions of the people were not happy. Some of them complained he should not be allowed to take out the wealth of the country.
