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Minister Kinteh Promises 90% Mobilization of Female Voters for President Barrow
Fatou Kinteh, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare
By Makutu Manneh
Fatou Kinteh, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, said women across The Gambia are prepared to mount a nationwide campaign aimed at…
Assan Martin Says Coalition 2026 Will Campaign on Policies, Reject Vote Buying
Lawyer Assan Martin
By Fatou Sillah
Assan Martin, spokesperson for Coalition 2026, says the coalition will reject vote buying and unrealistic campaign promises as it seeks to win the December 2026 presidential election.
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Juwara: Opposition Votes Become ‘Insignificant’ Without UDP in Coalition
Lamin Juwara, Political analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has argued that the United Democratic Party’s participation is crucial to any opposition coalition seeking to unseat a sitting government in The…
“Stop Insulting People”—GALA Coordinator Rebukes Presidential Adviser Over Democracy Remarks
Hakeem Touray, National Coordinator of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA)
By Seedy Jobe
Hakeem Touray, National Coordinator of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), has criticized presidential adviser Dou Sanno over…
“Mballow Cannot Abandon the Process and Then Dictate Its Outcome”—UNITE Campaign Manager
MC Cham Jr., National Campaign Manager of UNITE
By Seedy Jobe
The National Campaign Manager of UNITE, MC Cham Jr., has rejected Yerro Mballow’s attempt to invalidate the August 8 coalition flagbearer selection, arguing that…
“I Am a Politician,” Prof. Gomez Says, Defending Ministerial Role
Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, has defended his involvement in…