To his APRC splinter group’s members, former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has issued a new year’s message in Mandinka.

Transcription of the Mandinka message is provided below:

I extend my warmest regards to the party leader. I extend my warmest regards to the entire party on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, which is also our new year. I hope that Allah will respond to all of our petitions. May He grant us the blessings we desire this New Year, the new Muslim and Islamic New Year. May the New Year bring us all harmony and may we achieve our goals this year. May all of our petitions be answered by Allah. May Allah relieve us of any encumbrance that we may be carrying.

I extend my warmest regards to the entire gathering. I extend my warmest regards to the National Assembly members, the executive, the council of elders, the council of chairmen, and all party supporters and members. I implore you to extend forgiveness to one another. We have assembled to implore that our hearts be purified and rejuvenated with purity, which would render one patriotic, Allah-fearing, and obedient to Him. and may our souls be cleansed of any malevolent intent. Let us unite in the manner of individuals who share the same parents. Our nation is more extensive than any political party. This is the nation that we observe, and it is the nation that Allah bestowed upon us. Let us incline toward Allah and extend forgiveness to one another. May Allah safeguard us from any catastrophe or ill-intention, thereby ensuring that we are among those who will not be subjected to any judgment on the Day of Judgment. I initiate a call for unity among the complete party and all individuals in order to facilitate the advancement of our nation.

The actions and paths of Satan are characterized by ill-intention and vile utterances. Iblis’ method is to exchange obscenities. May Allah safeguard us from following the path of Iblis. May we refrain from endorsing Satan. We should extend forgiveness to one another. We should extend forgiveness to one another. May Allah fulfill our nation’s objectives.

Additionally, the entirety of Africa. May we cultivate positive intentions for one another. Conflict is a consequence of evil intention, and it is undesirable. May Allah guide us to the righteous path. We should all be aware that this world has an end. Allah’s universe is the sole infinite realm. May Allah grant us Jannatul Firdawsi and forgive us all on the Day of Judgment. May Allah soothe the souls of those who are enraged due to being offended. For the sake of Allah, let us all come together as a single family. Although this world will eventually come to an end, it is also significant. The seeds we plant in this location will be evaluated on the Day of Judgment. Is it possible for us to cultivate Allah’s farm? May Allah safeguard us from plowing Satan’s field. Catastrophe is the sole offering of Satan’s property. Satan is said to be our adversary by Allah in the Qur’an.

We should be God-fearing and refrain from harboring any animosity toward one another. “What Allah has decreed will transpire.” A human being is considered a disbeliever if they refuse to embrace the will of Allah.

I extend my warmest regards to each of you and pray that the tranquility that marked the commencement of the new year will endure until the day of judgment.

Individuals who believe that I am content with the circumstances are misguided. I never wish for Gambians to endure the burden of adversity. I am opposed to the suffering of my adversaries, as the Qur’an contains explicit statements from Allah.