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PDOIS Leader Touray Condemns Electoral Inducements, Calls for Stronger Voter Education
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Makutu Manneh
The Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS),…
Dodou Jah Urges Shift in Public Mindset, Warning Gambia’s Progress Hinges on National Unity
Dodou Jah
By Fatou Sillah
A former deputy spokesperson of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction, Dodou Jah, now aligned with the ruling National People’s Party, said The Gambia cannot achieve meaningful progress…
Dodou Jah Says Family Pressure, Not Financial Gain, Drove Defection to Ruling Party
Dodou Jah
By Fatou Sillah
Dodou Jah, a former deputy spokesperson for the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction, said his decision to leave the opposition party and join the governing National People’s Party was the…
Electoral Commission Says 2016 Voter Cards Are Invalid, Citing Misinformation
Joseph Colley, IEC Chairman
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission said on Monday that voter identification cards issued in 2016 are no longer valid, seeking to dispel what it described as a growing wave of…
President Barrow Promises to Double Party Fund for Women if Re-elected
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said on Sunday that he would double a business fund run by his ruling National People’s Party, raising it to 100 million dalasis from 50 million, if he wins re-election…
Marr Nyang Says Village Heads and Their Families Have Political Rights, Calls Stamp Seizure ‘Voter…
Marr Nyang, Founder, Gambia Participates
By Seedy Jobe
Marr Nyang, the founder of Gambia Participates, said Monday that Alikalolu, along with their family members, are entitled to associate with any political party, arguing that…