Ebrima Nyang, Administrative Secretary 1 GDC
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Nyang, Administrative Secretary of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has accused the Center for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) of attempting to undermine his party following the release of a recent survey.
Nyang questioned the credibility of the survey, which showed the GDC securing just 1% support from 1,245 respondents.
“The issue of the GDC securing 1% out of the 1245 respondents tells you the intention of those who are behind the survey to undermine the party. A party with 100,000 and came 3rd in the last election is relegated to 1% tells you the intention to suppress the GDC at all costs,” he said.
He emphasized that the party is focused on mobilizing voters rather than reacting to public perception reflected in surveys. “This survey does not reflect the reality of the GDC today, compared to election day,” Nyang said, adding that any polling lacking factual and historical context is fundamentally flawed.
While acknowledging that surveys can gauge public sentiment, Nyang stressed that small sample sizes—like the 1,245 respondents in this case—cannot accurately predict outcomes in a country with an estimated one million voters. He also raised questions about the survey methodology, including the selection of respondents, how they were approached, and regional representation.
Nyang further criticized CepRass’s framing of questions, particularly those asking who would win if an election were held today. He described this line of questioning as biased, noting that the public largely supports opposition unity to challenge President Barrow in the upcoming December presidential election. “Even within the opposition, there is a consensus that Barrow’s chances in 2026 will be strong if the opposition remains divided,” he said.
He also challenged the assumption that respondents’ perceptions automatically translate into votes. “Voter perception does not win an election; being voted for on election day does,” Nyang said. He noted that while the survey suggested Barrow as the leading candidate, many who expressed support for him may not actually vote for him.
Highlighting the GDC’s ongoing grassroots efforts, Nyang stated that the CepRass survey will have no impact on the party’s operations.
“We are very coqnizant of the improvement that we are realizing on the ground and our perception will not be changed by any institution or propaganda tool. This poll suffers inaccuracies and does not represent the targeted voters,” he said.
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