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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 19 Jan 2017

    Yahya Jammeh has been given until noon to cede power to Adama Barrow as Senegalese troops stand by. 📻 #Gambiahttp://bbc.in/2jFsReS 

    11:28 PM - 19 Jan 2017
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      2. Ampairwe Elizabeth‏ @eampairwe 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The the appeal should go out to the National army to arrest him without destabilizing peace of the ordinary citizens #ECOWAS

        1 reply 2 retweets 3 likes
      3. Mohamed coulibaly‏ @cmohamadou1 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @eampairwe @BBCAfrica

        indeed

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      1. Daakyehene‏ @TogbeTsaliII 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        why shd a single man be allowed to hold a country to ransom.

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      2. Mary Kabera‏ @kaberah 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        it's about time someone took a stand against these African Demigods. I'm glad ECOWAS orchestrated this. Democracy is real.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      3. koffi Kouassi arsène‏ @adjoumany4 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @kaberah @BBCAfrica @BBC

        Sorry, this is not democracy. This is a showdown with lots of hidden interests. No one cares about democracy

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      4. Mary Kabera‏ @kaberah 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @adjoumany4

        everyone has an interest in something.If the people's will is being followed,that's democracy.That's the minimum we demand.

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      1. dotty‏ @dgabsbw 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        why electons if you have no iintentions of complying with the results,this is. Just embarrasing

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      1. Everyday People‏ @scanaranbaxy 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        YAYAH Jammeh deluded himself wit d Fact that #Gambia is Islamc State. So the Arabs will Support him. He should be Procecuted

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      1. Kobby 🇬🇭‏ @Bra_Kobe 19 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        waitn 4 de action of de troops

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      1. Ladoke Durotoye‏ @LadokeD 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        I hope Yahya Jameh is not using delaying tactics to fool the African Union forces. He must be thown out forthwith

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      1. Tholumusa F Mlalazi‏ @tholumusam 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        just like I thought... Toothless bulldogs. Jammeh is still locked in the Toilet

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      1. K.P.Mathesan‏ @mathesh20 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        unfortunately yahya jammeh failed to learn lesson from his favourite friend gadafi s crucial end of life!!!! god bless him

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      1. Kelvin Muta‏ @kelvinmuta1 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        i think he is suicidal, no one can be this resilient with no support by their side #PrayForGambia

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      1. Cricket World Cup‏ @SibusisoPeter3 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        What is confuse me about African leaders, Jammeh refuse to step down, is Adama Barrow is going to do the same? I don't know

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      1. Olayemi Mohammed‏ @MamanFirdy 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        great

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      1. Asaba Robert‏ @homeboysuganda 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        30 mins to go

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      1. Bana Mutibwa‏ @Banamutibwa 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        If African leaders are this stupid to resist an obvious challenge, how come they end up in power. #Jammeh #AfricansforGambia

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      1. Obot Ubong  🔴 🔵‏ @ObotUbong 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        The army chiefs should also be arrested for allowing that idiot still be in power. They swore to defend the constitution.

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      1. Mozeic Jr.‏ @mozeic 20 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBC

        Showtime

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