Harare, Zimbabwe (News of the South)-Professor Jonathan Moyo has saluted the principled stand of his fellow Minister of Higher Education in Gambia Aboubacar Senghore who has resigned from his position due to the current political stalemate in the West African state.
Gambia has found itself in a political stalemate as Jammeh is refusing to step down despite offers of asylum from Nigeria and threats of an invasion from Senegal.
Prof Moyo commended the move by the Minister as the right thing to do whilst also pointing at the resignation of the vice-president.
“#GambiaHasDecided my brother and counterpart in Gambia doing the right thing at the right time!’
“Gambia’s Vice President has resigned ahead of expiry of President Jammeh’s mandate and swearing in of Barrow tomorrow!’
Minister Senghore wrote his resignation letter to President Jammeh on Wednesday citing various reasons.
“I have been under insurmountable pressure to resign since the 9th of December 2016 but I have been morally and legally duty bound to continue serving under your leadership to the end of your tenure”.
“Given my strong religious and legal background I feel it is now legally and ethically speaking time to step down as Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, and Religious Affairs as the constitutional mandate of the current government expires today Wednesday 18 January, 2017”.
“I pray Allah Guide you and protect your family and the whole nation of Gambia”.
While thanking you for your continued support please Sir accept the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem”, he said.
President Adama Barrow is set to be inaugurated soon setting the stage for a potentially explosive state of affairs as Jammeh has refused to concede defeat.
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