On-going political Situation
January 20, 2017I am sure you are all aware of the on-going political situation in The Gambia. President Jammeh lost the election in November, has since rejected the results, yesterday the winner, President Barrow was sworn into office in the Gambian Embassy in Senegal. ECOWAS yesterday ordered Senegalese troops into the country but no action has yet been taken as two African presidents from neighbouring countries fly in today for final talks with the offer of political asylum in Guinea or Mauritania on offer. The Nigerian Air Force has been flying overhead to exert some pressure.
Mr Jammeh has apparently appointed a new cabinet in a show of defiance and has declared a state of emergency where he was granted an extra 90 days of power until an international court can hear the case.
In the meantime, shops are shut, businesses are closed, the place is on lock down as people stay off the streets waiting for a resolution. Food is short and many people (who could), have fled the country. It is tense and today is a big day for the country. Please join us in prayer.
We may have issues as a country split from the independence referendum but the realities are that nobody’s going to take up arms. We have a lot to be thankful for. We have heard from many Gambians and Africans from other countries, some seeking support to get out of the country. They are fearful for families and friends and for their own lives.
Let’s pray
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