By Anthony Ogbonna

Gambian President, Adama Barrow has confirmed that former and embattled President, Yahaya Jammeh has agreed to step down.

In a tweet some minutes ago, President Barrow, wrote, “I would like to inform you that Yahya Jammeh has agreed to step down. He is scheduled to depart Gambia today. #NewGambia.”

I would like to inform you that Yahya Jammeh has agreed to step down. He is scheduled to depart Gambia today. #NewGambia

— Adama Barrow (@adama_barrow) 20 January 2017

For full details, read: Breaking: Jammeh writes acceptance speech to cede power to new Gambian President, Barrow

Also watch Gambian army chief, Ousman pledge allegiance to new President Barrow.

#Gambia The Chief of Defence staff Ousman Badjie pledges solidarity to President Barrow and said his men won’t fight pic.twitter.com/AKTApTIbqd

— MamaLinguere Sarr (@mamasarr) 20 January 2017