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Omar Ceesay Says CepRass 2026 Polls Offer Insight but No Certainty on Election Outcome
Hon. Omar Ceesay, former National Assembly member for Niamina East
By Seedy Jobe
Omar Ceesay, a former National Assembly member for Niamina East and a senior figure in the Gambia Democratic Congress, has cautioned against…
CepRass Poll Shows 49% of Voters Would Back an Alternative to President Barrow
President Adama Barrow
By Seedy Jobe
President Adama Barrow would lose a presidential election if it were held now, according to a new national opinion poll that points to widespread dissatisfaction with his performance, economic…
Lamin J. Darboe: Presidential Legacy Should Be Judged by Governance, Not Infrastructure
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe, leader of the National Unity Party (NUP)
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin J. Darboe, leader and secretary general of the National Unity Party (NUP), has emphasized that a president’s legacy should be…
Agriculture Minister Predicts Strong Support for Barrow in 2026 Vote
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, said on Thursday that he expects President Adama Barrow to secure overwhelming support in the December 2026 presidential election,…
President Barrow Launches D50 Million Enterprise Fund for NPP Women
President Adama Barrow at the launching of the NPP Women enterprise fund
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Saturday launched a D50 million enterprise fund aimed at empowering women of the National People’s Party…
President Barrow Says His Remarks Are Often Misinterpreted by Critics
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Saturday dismissed criticisms of his public statements, saying that his remarks are frequently misunderstood by what he described as “loudmouths.”
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