President Jammeh initially accepted defeat, but then changed his mind and is now refusing to step down.

Gambian security forces took over the headquarters of the electoral commission shortly President Yayha Jammeh’s about turn.

Alieu Momar Njai’s son won’t confirm his father has left the country.

He says he hopes and prays his father is in safe hands.

Jammeh, who has ruled The Gambia for 22 years, has begun a crackdown to back his decision to deny property developer Adama Barrow the victory he achieved on December 1.

Three private radio stations have been taken off air since Sunday.

The West African regional bloc Ecowas, which has been leading diplomatic efforts to move Jammeh, has threatened sanctions and military action if he does not step down.

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