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Darboe Defends Electoral Record, Cites Unfair Polls
ANM Ousainu Darboe with party members
By Makutu Manneh
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and flag bearer ANM Ousainu Darboe has argued that his electoral record is defined by unfair polls, dismissing critics who cite his repeated…
Two Senior UDP Officials Resign, Citing Loss of Confidence in Party Direction
Matty Kanyi and Bai Mbye Sarr
By Makutu Manneh
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has been hit by two high-profile resignations, as Vice Chairman for the North Bank Region, Bai Mbye Sarr, and KMC Regional Deputy Campaign Manager,…
NDP and GANU Form Alliance to Challenge NPP Ahead of 2026 Elections
Sheikh Tijan Hydara and Kebba Madi Bojang
By Makutu Manneh
The National Democratic Party (NDP), currently unregistered, has announced an alliance with Sheikh Tijan Hydara, leader of the Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU),…
UDP Leaders Downplay Impact of High-Profile Resignations
Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Badibou
By Makutu Manneh
Senior officials of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have dismissed concerns that a string of high-profile resignations will weaken the party’s standing…
Chief of Staff Urges Bensouda to Join Ruling Party After Rift in Opposition
Mod K. Ceesay. Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency
By Fatou Sillah
Mod K. Ceesay, the chief of staff and a cabinet minister, publicly invited Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda to join President Adama Barrow’s National People’s…
Dibba Defends Backing Bensouda, Says Support Is ‘Opinion, Not a Crime’
Ebrima Dibba, Deputy National Organizing Secretary
By Fatou Sillah
Ebrima Dibba, deputy national organizing secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has defended his support for Talib Ahmed Bensouda as a potential presidential…
UDP Lawmaker Alhagie S. Darboe Urges Healing and Reconciliation
Hon. Alagie S. Darboe,
By Makutu Manneh
United Democratic Party (UDP) National Assembly Member Alhagie S. Darboe has urged unity within the party, stressing the need for healing and reconciliation to strengthen its ranks.
“Those…
Lamin J. Darboe Says Diversity and Fairness Challenges UDP Must Overcome
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
By Makutu Manneh
Former United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer aspirant, Lamin J. Darboe, has urged the party to confront issues of diversity and fairness within its ranks as it prepares for the 2026…
President Barrow Urges Global Solidarity as New Ambassadors Present Credentials
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Friday underscored the importance of global solidarity, diplomacy, and cooperation in tackling today’s most pressing international challenges. He made the remarks at the State House during…
Seedy Njie Urges Auditor General Modou Ceesay to Accept Trade Minister Appointment
Seedy SK Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP.
By Fatou Sillah
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP), Seedy SK Njie, has appealed to Auditor General Modou Ceesay to reconsider his stance and accept his recent…