Gambia’s Defence Chief Says Military Will not be Involved “in a stupid fight” | Barrow’s Inauguration to take Place in Senegal

Gambia’s Chief of Defence Staff, Ousman Badjie has said that he’ll not involve his soldiers “in a stupid fight” if other West African troops enter the country’s territory.

“We are not going to involve ourselves militarily. This is a political dispute,” Badjie was quoted as saying.

Badjie who had earlier declared support for president-elect Adama Barrow, switched back to President Yahya Jammeh.

Jammeh has refused to hand over power to the president-elect and is facing military action from Senegalese troops and Nigeria Air Force (NAF) personnel and fighter jets.

“I am not going to involve my soldiers in a stupid fight. I love my men,” Badjie added. “If they (Senegalese) come in, we are here like this,” Badjie said, making a hands up to surrender gesture.

Meanwhile Barrow has announced that his inauguration will take place at the Gambian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal by 4PM (GMT) today, January 19th.

 

Source: PUNCH/AFP