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Bensouda claims UDP members privately support movement, fear reprisals for defection
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the newly formed Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, said some members of the…
UDP Official Faults President Barrow for Breakdown of 2016 Coalition
Lamin Manneh, Deputy External Affairs Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Manneh, a senior official of the United Democratic Party, has placed responsibility for the collapse of The Gambia’s…
GDC Regional Official in Upper River Resigns and Joins Ruling Party
Abdoulie Taal
By Seedy Jobe
Abdoulie Taal, the regional technical chairman of the Gambia Democratic Congress in the Upper River Region, has resigned from both his party post and his membership, announcing his decision to…
Dou Sanno Challenges UDP Leader Over European Funds Amid Criticism of NPP’s Women’s Fund
Dou Sanno, a presidential adviser
By Makutu Manneh
A senior adviser to President Adama Barrow and prominent member of the National People’s Party (NPP), Dou Sanno, has publicly questioned the management of funds raised in Europe by…
PPP Treasurer Says Saikou Sawo’s Flag-Bearer Status Remains Unsettled
Karafa Sambou, People’s Progressive Party’s deputy national treasurer
By Makutu Manneh
The People’s Progressive Party’s deputy national treasurer sought on Saturday to dispel growing uncertainty surrounding the party’s…
Political Analyst Calls on Opposition to Unite, Leverage CepRass Survey Findings
Essa Njie, Political analyst
By Seedy Jobe
Political analyst Essa Njie has called on opposition parties to unite and strategically capitalize on the recent CepRass survey, which indicates a challenging electoral landscape…
Analyst Gai: Gambians Don’t Vote on Issues; Both NPP and Opposition Must Step Up
Biran Gai, a political analyst and lecturer in political science at the University of The Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
Biran Gai, a political analyst and lecturer in political science at the University of The Gambia, has warned that…
GDC Official Calls for Fairness in Coalition Leadership Talks
Ebrima Nyang, The Administrative Secretary of GDC
By Seedy Jobe
Ebrima Nyang, Administrative Secretary I of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has called for a level playing field among political parties seeking leadership…
DA Jawo Says Apex Cannot Compel Opposition Unity Ahead of December Presidential Election
Demba Ali Jawo, former Minister of Information and a member of the Apex Initiative
By Makutu Manneh
Demba Ali Jawo, former Minister of Information and a member of the Apex Initiative, has said the group cannot force…
UDP Holds Largest Support Base, Darboe Most Electable Candidate — Sheriffo Sonko
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Seedy Jobe
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and a staunch supporter of the United Democratic…