The Gambia Government and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have both released statements on an attempted Coup which was foiled earlier this week. Below is the statement from the Gambia Government followed by the ECOWAS Statement condemning the Foiled Coup attempt.
From the Gambia Government
Press Release Dated: 21st December 2022
UPDATED VERSION ON THE ALLEGED COUP PLOT
The Gambia Government Statement On Alleged Coup Plot By Soldiers of ‘The Gambia Armed Forces’ (GAF)
Banjul, The Gambia — The Gambia Government announces that based on intelligence reports that some soldiers of the Gambian army were plotting to overthrow the democratically elected Government of President Adama Barrow, the GAF High Command in a swift military operation conducted yesterday, arrested four soldiers linked to this alleged coup plot.
Those arrested are: Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera from the Gambia Navy as the alleged ring leader of the plot; Corporal Mbarra Touray from 1st Infantry Battalion, Yundum Barracks; Corporal Ebrahima Sanno from the Military Police who is currently on study leave and Sergeant Gibril Darboe from The Gambia Navy. The apprehended soldiers are currently helping the Military Police with their investigations.
Meanwhile, alleged soldiers involved in the plot either being pursued or on the run are: Corporal Njie B from the State Guards Battalion; Warrant Officer Class 2 Jadama from The Gambia Navy and one Badjie from The Gambia Navy. First names of Jadama and Badjie are yet to be established.
Investigations into this matter are continuing and members of the public would be accordingly informed of any developments as the situation unfolds.
Citizens, residents and members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps are urged to carry on with their normal activities as the situation is under total control and there is no need to panic.
Signed, Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia Government Spokesperson & Presidential Diaspora Adviser
ECOWAS Statement
Abuja, 21 December 2022
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has received with utter dismay and shock the news of an attempted coup in the Gambia.
ECOWAS Commission strongly condemns the attempt to overthrow the democratically elected government of the Gambia and underscores ECOWAS total rejection of all unconstitutional change of government in any
member State.
member State.
ECOWAS Commission salutes the leadership and personnel of the Gambia security services for their adherence to their constitutional role and for foiling this illegal plot.
ECOWAS Commission stands firmly by the democratically elected government of the Gambia and once again reiterates its total condemnation of the attempted coup plot.
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I think ecowas is the root cause of all these coups happening in West Africa. Why can’t they intervention when these poor nations are suffering in the hands of their corrupt leaders? The only thing ecowas brings is military solutions to political problems.
I meant why can’t they intervent when these nations are suffering in the hands of their corrupt leaders. Look at Senegal and what macky Sall is do to his political opponents,to the journalists and even the 3rd term he trying to force himself in to. You are not hearing anything from ecowas.