ECOWAS troops on standby to kick out Gambia's Jammeh
He said Ban expressed deep concern about Jammeh's refusal to hand over power, in accordance with the Gambian constitution, despite consistent calls from regional bodies and the worldwide community. "If it doesn't happen, the most radical means will be used". "Stand-by forces" were on alert and would be deployed "to restore the people's wish" if mediators, led by Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari , failed to persuade Mr Jammeh to give up power, said Marcel Alain de Souza , the chairman ...