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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 11 Dec 2016

    Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh to contest election defeat in courthttp://bbc.in/2gP1NoH 

    10:57 AM - 11 Dec 2016
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    • Abdul Ibrahim I.K. Kargbo @RAFIQUEGH SABORA™ Yosia Mugaju Owayesu Dapaah Group King Mordics AfricaIsTheFuture Ras Powerman
    17 replies 64 retweets 20 likes
      1. John Banda‏ @mangani45 12 Dec 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Why is it so difficult to just let go. Jammeh you had you time. Let others also lead the country.

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      1. MYKEL‏ @Mikkymajor 11 Dec 2016
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        I think Jammeh conceded defeat in his dream. This is the real Jammeh sets to contest the election defeat in court

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      1. Tilador Yahaya‏ @tilador_yahaya 11 Dec 2016
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        for 22years what does Yayah jameh wants again?the Gambian are tired of you pls step down.

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      1. Ibrahim I.K. Kargbo‏ @ibkkam 12 Dec 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        #Gambia. Yahya Jammeh is an unpredictable self-made human chameleon that MUST BE STOP before any political chaos happen.

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      1. michael dosunmu‏ @mdosumu 11 Dec 2016
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        approaching the courts is his fundamental right, that's a better option to inciting violence. I hope this is expedited quickly.

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      1. #StopMenAbuse 🐦‏ @Riddlewhy 11 Dec 2016
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        which Court,I support Yaya 100%... You don't insult the Crocodiles long mouth when you still crossing the river.

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      1. Ahmed Osei Bonsu‏ @Oseiba2 11 Dec 2016
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        This is Africa, the post conscious continent

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      1. Edward Mensah‏ @edborteye1 11 Dec 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Hey this guy does not want to leave on the quiet. Hope it has nothing to do with the threat to prosecute him. Africa!!!

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      1. canisiocmukachi‏ @canisiocmukach1 11 Dec 2016
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        hez mad

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      1. KENNY‏ @kennethokubo 11 Dec 2016
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        for once an incumbent in Africa,will be contesting election results in court,Africa is moving forward

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      1. David Habumugisha‏ @habumugz 11 Dec 2016
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        in court much better

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      1. Richardson Mzaidume‏ @hlubizer 11 Dec 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        There's no doubt that he smells civilians' blood.

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      1. Mathias Ssemanda‏ @MathiasSsemanda 11 Dec 2016
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        as long as he is from out of office!!!

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      1. Arun Capture-One‏ @Capture_one 11 Dec 2016
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        Better for him

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