(JollofNews) – There is an old saying that may have particular resonance to what is going down in the Gambia just now “give a man enough rope and he will hang himself.” The Chief Justice, Emmanuel Fagbenle, being mentioned in Mr Jammeh’s lawyers petition, has done the right thing and[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Gambia: Liberia’s President Goes Bananas At Yahya Jammeh
(JollofNews) – Liberia’s president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has expressed anger and disappointment at President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia for recording and broadcasting their private phone conversation. Mrs Sirleaf accused Mr Jammeh of playing games. “At the time he called me, I was thinking that he was going to find[Read More…]
Gambia: Judge Delivers Knock Out Blow To President Jammeh’s Hopes
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s Chief Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle, Monday delivered a final knock out blow to President Jammeh’s bid to use the courts to stop Adama Barrow from assuming the presidency. Mr Barrow who was declared winner of last month’s election is due to be sworn-in as third president of the Gambia[Read More…]