(JollofNews) – Following the death of Aja Fatou Asombi Bojang, the mother of former President Yahya Jammeh, The Gambia Government hereby informs the general public that her remains will be flown home from Equatorial Guinea on Saturday 4th August, 2018.
The repatriation of Aja Fatou Bojang’s remains followed consultations and fraternal exchanges between the governments of Equatorial Guinea and that of the Republic of The Gambia.
President Adama Barrow in a classic show of goodwill, magnanimity, and statesmanship immediately consented to the late Aja Fatou Bojang’s wish to be buried in her country of birth.
Accordingly, President Barrow, the first family and The Gambia Government remain grateful to President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo for his demonstrated cooperation, generosity and statesmanship during this time of grief.
President Barrow and his government note with satisfaction, the openness of the bereaved family as well as the general camaraderie of members of the APRC Executive during this difficult period.
Meanwhile, members of the general public are urged to show respect, civility, orderliness and understanding as the late Aja Fatou Asombi Bojang’s remains are moved to her native village for a solemn and peaceful burial.
The government deserves a commendation for upholding and protecting our true values. This is what we know and what we are. This is what makes our country great.
This is what amplifies the better and superior human qualities of President Barrow to that Yaya Jammeh, that disloyal son of the land.
If he has any iota of human decency in him right now, he should be dying of shame and guilt for denying fellow Gambians the same rights.
Rest in peace, Mama Aja Asombi Bojang. Sincere condolences to the entire family.