Exiled former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh has threatened legal action against several individuals recently expelled from his political movement.

Speaking from exile, Jammeh accused the former members of engaging in activities that he claims were “detrimental to the party”. 

He vowed to continue what he described as a process of “detoxifying” the group, formally known as the APRC No To Coalition Alliance, which has remained loyal to him since his departure from office in 2017.

“I will continue to detox the party of those whose activities are detrimental to the party,” Jammeh said.

“There is accountability going on. Once that accountability process is complete, if we are to take legal action against them, we will.”

The individuals named include Foday Chorr, Lamin Tamba, Aisha Cole, and Pa Modou Mbowe.

Jammeh declared that they have been permanently expelled and will not be allowed to return to the party.

“They are expelled from my party and they will never join my party again,” he said.

The former president, who has lived in Equatorial Guinea since being forced into exile, remains a polarising figure in Gambian politics.

While he still enjoys support among some segments of the population, his critics continue to call for accountability for alleged human rights abuses during his 22-year rule.

By Adama Makasuba