The Gambia: Is it on a path to turmoil?




Inside Story show

Summary: He is reputed to be one of the world's most repressive and eccentric leaders who vowed to rule Gambia for a "billion years" if God willed. Following the presidential election 10 days ago, Yahya Jammeh shocked many by accepting defeat to his rival Adama Barrow. Jammeh's conciliation was seen as the start of a new era of democracy in the smallest nation in mainland Africa. Now it appears Jammeh won't be relinquishing power at all. Will his demand for a new election mean chaos and instability? And how can a peaceful transfer of power be achieved? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Halifa Sallah - Spokesman for Gambian President-Elect Adama Barrow Jeffrey Smith - Executive Director of Vanguard Africa Murtala Touray - West Africa analyst - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/