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Juwara Questions Barrow’s Anti-Corruption Commitment, Alleges Selective Targeting of Political…
Lamin Juwara
By Seedy Jobe
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has questioned President Adama Barrow's commitment to fighting corruption, accusing his administration of selectively using the findings of the Local Government Commission…
Barrow Rallies Supporters for Nomination, Makes Fresh Appeal to Darboe to Join NPP
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has urged his supporters to turn out in large numbers for his presidential nomination on November 10, while renewing his invitation to United Democratic Party…
From Barrow’s Deputy to His Challenger: Former Vice President Isatou Touray Files Presidential…
Dr. Isatou Touray, former Vice President.
By Makutu Manneh
Former Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray has formally submitted her nomination papers to contest the December 5 presidential election, setting the stage for a political…
Dumbuya Pledges Two-Term Presidential Limit Within 90 Days, Rent Subsidies as He Files Nomination…
Yusupha A. Dumbuya, Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
Yusupha A. Dumbuya, presidential aspirant for the Democratic Party, has formally submitted his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the…
GAP Flagbearer Bassamba Drammeh Withdraws From Presidential Race, Endorses UDP’s Ousainou Darboe
Basamba Drammeh, GAP.
By Seedy Jobe
Gambia Action Party (GAP) flagbearer Bassamba Drammeh has ended his bid for the presidency and endorsed the United Democratic Party (UDP) and its leader, Ousainou Darboe, ahead of the 5 December…
Coalition 2026 Threatens Street Protests if Bensouda Is Barred From Presidential Election
Lawyer Assan Martin, the spokesperson for Coalition 2026
By Fatou Sillah
Assan Martin, spokesperson for Coalition 2026, has warned that the coalition will mobilize supporters for street protests if authorities attempt to prevent…