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Biran Gai Says NPP’s Strongest Electoral Advantage Would Be a Divided Opposition
Biran Gai
By Fatou Sillah
Political scientist Biran Gai says the National People's Party (NPP) would benefit most from a fragmented opposition in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that The Gambia's electoral history shows…
Darboe Urges Jarra Jalenbereh Voters to Back UDP, Says Election Will Determine Gambia’s Future
Lawyer ANM Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General & Party Leader, United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the United Democratic Party, ANM Ousainu Darboe, urged voters in Jarra Jalenbereh to support the UDP in…
NPP’s Seedy Ceesay Says Opposition Must Offer More Than Criticism on Cost of Living
Seedy Ceesay, Administrative Secretary, NPP
By Fatou Sillah
The National People’s Party Administrative Secretary Seedy Ceesay in an interview with West Coast Radio, has questioned the plans of opposition parties to address the cost…
Talib Bensouda Says Presidential Leadership Should Be Judged by Experience, Not Age
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the UNITE Party, said that a presidential candidate's suitability for office should be measured by experience, character,…
NPP’s Seedy Njie Says Barrow Government Is Doing the Work of Local Councils
Seedy Njie, Deputy Spokesperson of the National People's Party
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Njie, the deputy spokesperson of the ruling National People's Party (NPP) and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, said President Adama…
Sanyang Says Opposition Is United Around Goal of Defeating Barrow in 2026
Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang
By Seedy Jobe
The National Assembly member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang, said on Saturday that a major opposition rally in Tallinding reflected growing cooperation among opposition…