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Watch Gambian president congratulate his opponent — just like Jonathan

President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia on Friday congratulated his opponent, Adama Barrow, to whom he lost the 2016 presidential election.

Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president, acted in a manner atypical of African leaders when he conceded the 2015 election to Muhammadu Buhari, the incumbent president.

In this three-minute video posted on YouTube, Jammeh is seen congratulating Barrow in a cheerful mood.

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“I’m calling you to wish you all the best, the Gambian people have spoken and I have no reason to contest the will of Almighty Allah,” he said.

Jammeh has been in power for 22 years. The West African country has not had a smooth transfer of power since independence in 1965.

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2 comments
  1. This is the result of having a listening leadership spirit. Nigeria and Gambia are taking a great step in government transition.
    Don’t stay put, don’t die there coz of greed. Over millions of people can also contribute to the betterment of a country.
    Africa let the people’s will prevail in all our dealings with governance.

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