The man who won The Gambia’s disputed election says he will be sworn in as president at the country’s embassy in neighbouring Senegal.
The message, posted on Adama Barrow’s social media accounts, invited the general public to attend the ceremony
Last-ditch efforts by regional leaders to convince Yahya Jammeh to step down as president failed overnight.
He lost elections last month, but wants the results annulled citing errors in the electoral process.
West African military forces are ready to enforce a transfer of power in The Gambia, a popular beach destination among European holidaymakers.
Senegalese troops remain stationed at the Gambian border, despite the deadline for Mr Jammeh to stand down passing at midnight.
The threat of military action is supported by Nigeria and other states in the region.
Mr Barrow has been in Senegal since Sunday following an invitation to attend a summit of African leaders who back his victory.
The president-elect tweeted and posted on Facebook that his inauguration would take place at 16:00 GMT at the embassy in the capital, Dakar.
“Adama Barrow will be sworn in today at 4pm. January 19th, 2017 as The President of The Republic of The Gambia at The Gambian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal.
The General Public is hereby invited!!”
At least 26,000 Gambians, fearful that violence could erupt, have sought refuge in Senegal. Meanwhile, thousands of UK and Dutch tourists continue to be evacuated from the tiny West African state. For Adverts Placement Or Free News Updates, Contact Us On WhatsApp: 08083609209. Email editor@skytrendnews.com To Publish Your Articles. ]]>I would like to inform you that the Inauguration Ceremony is going to take place at the Gambian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. #Gambia pic.twitter.com/ofxlIpJChl
— Adama Barrow (@adama_barrow) January 19, 2017