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Agriculture Minister Accuses UDP of Ducking Bantanjang By-Election
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Agriculture and deputy national president of the ruling National People’s Party, Demba Sabally, accused the main opposition United Democratic Party of lacking the…
Senior NPP Officials Urge Bantanjang Voters to Back Abdoulie Badjie in Ward By-Election
Dou Sanno and Seedy Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
Senior figures in The Gambia’s ruling National People’s Party urged voters in Bantanjang Ward, in the Foni region, to unite behind the party’s candidate, Abdoulie Badjie, ahead of a…
“Troubling lack of empathy and urgency”—UDP’s Hagi Suwaneh Faults Barrow Administration
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Seedy Jobe
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has criticized President Adama Barrow for failing to…
PDOIS Delays Party Congress After Falling Short of Quorum for Constitutional Vote
Hon. Halifa Sallah, party leader, People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Makutu Manneh
The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) on Sunday adjourned its party…
NPP Faces Independent and UDP Contests in Bantanjang and Kaiaf Ward By-Elections
Chairman Joseph Colley, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
By Makutu Manneh
The National People’s Party (NPP) will contest the January 10, 2026, by-elections in Bantanjang and Kaifa Wards, facing two independent candidates in…
Kebba Ceesay Says UDP Can Defeat Barrow Without Coalition, but Favors Opposition Unity
Kebba Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
Kebba Ceesay, a former senior member of the Citizens Alliance and now a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said the UDP has the strength to defeat President Adama Barrow without…
Halifa Sallah Calls on PDOIS Delegates to Stand Firm Against Oppressive Systems
Halifa Sallah, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Makutu Manneh
Halifa Sallah, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and…
UMC Clears the Air: Alagie Njie Not Party’s Flagbearer in Bantanjang Ward By-Election
By Fatou Sillah
The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has clarified that it is not fielding a candidate in the upcoming Bantanjang Ward by-election, distancing itself from reports linking the party to aspirant Alagie…
Sidia Jatta Urges Gambians to Act, Not Lament, Over National Challenges
Hon. Sidia Jatta
By Makutu Manneh
Hon. Sidia Jatta, a senior figure in the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called on Gambians to move beyond lamentation and take action to change the…
Sulayman Sanneh Expresses Confidence Ahead of Kaiaf Ward By-Election, Calls for Peaceful Campaign
Sulayman Sanneh, UDP Candidate for Kaiaf Ward
By Fatou Sillah
United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate Sulayman Sanneh has expressed confidence in his prospects ahead of the Kaiaf Ward by-election in Kiang East, Mansakonko Area…