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“If we fail the people of The Gambia, we will be failing Africa. We’ve come a long way. Democracy in Africa is thriving” says Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission

The Gambia voted, the president-elect was voted & he should be installed when the time comes. The will of the people must be respected, added Dr. Zuma

We don't need long discussions on this matter. The #AUPSC must be unambiguous & unequivocal in its message to resolve this issue.

— Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma (@DlaminiZuma) January 13, 2017

Dr.Zuma further explained that the African Union is working with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Leaders and the stakeholders of The Gambia to ensure a smooth transition of authority on 19 Jan 2017.

“It is unfortunate that we are starting 2017 with problems in #Gambia. If not properly resolved, Gambia will set bad example” said Dr.Dlamini Zuma during an African Union’s Peace and Security Council briefing

Gambia’s President Jammeh’s tenure expires on January 19 and President-elect Adama Barrow of the opposition coalition is expected to be sworn in the following day.

If incumbent President of #Gambia does not handover power to Pres-Elect, that would be Unconstitutional Change of Gov't: Dr.@AishaLAbdullahi pic.twitter.com/9DyCzikzkG

— African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security (@AUC_PAPS) January 13, 2017