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Momodou
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 Posted - 03 Jan 2017 : 11:37:34
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IEC Chairman flees out of country over death threats
By Alhagie Jobe
Fatu network: Jan 2, 2017
http://fatunetwork.net/2017/01/02/iec-chairman-flees-out-of-country-over-death-threats/
 The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has fled out of the country following death threats on his life, The Fatu Network has confirmed from family sources.
According to sources, the 82-year old Alieu Momar Njai is currently in a safe location outside The Gambia but would not disclose his location as at now.
Described as a God-fearing man, Mr Njai earlier maintained that he will live and die in the country but sources revealed that due to family pressure, he had to take such decision for his safety as the country is plunge in a severe political impasse.
You may recalled that Mr Njai oversaw the recently concluded December 1st historic presidential elections in The Gambia in which incumbent Yahya Jammeh who has rule for 22 years, lost to Adama Barrow of an opposition coalition. After the elections where successfully concluded, Mr Njai who is the chief returning officer, declared Adama Barrow as winner ending Jammeh’s rule..........
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IEC Chairman flees out of country over death threa
