ECOWAS talks with Jammeh: Buhari says Jammeh is 'receptive'

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Gambian President Yahya Jammeh attends a meeting with a delegation of West African leaders during the election crisis mediation at the presidential palace in Banjul, Gambia December 13, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari said Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh had been very receptive to a delegation of West African leaders who were expected to urge the long-ruling leader to step aside following a poll defeat. 

Asked if Jammeh had been receptive, he told reporters shortly after the meeting: "Yes, very much so," Reuters reported.

The four leaders met with Mr Jammeh behind closed doors, a Guardian reporter in the country says:

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Asked Buhari if Jammeh was receptive -"Very much so." He'd only meet the 4 presidents for the 1hr meeting behind closed doors -no entourage.

4:45 PM - 13 Dec 2016

 
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  President Buhari arriving Banjul accompanied by minster of foreign Affairs

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