Hon. Suwaibou Touray, secretary general and leader of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has said the United Democratic Party (UDP) is seeking to broaden its opposition coalition ahead of The Gambia’s December 5 presidential election. Touray noted that the UDP’s current alliance has not provided the level of political support the…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has defended the United Democratic Party (UDP)’s decision to announce its own election results before the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issues the official tally, insisting that the practice is both legitimate and peaceful. Speaking on Eye Africa TV, Lowe clarified remarks made by UDP figure Lamin Manneh, who recently stated that…
At his recent rally in Kombo Lamin, President Adama Barrow devoted much of his speech to criticizing political rivals, questioning their competence, and assuring Gambians of his National People’s Party’s strength ahead of December’s election. He dismissed opposition leaders as inexperienced, accused them of failing their communities, and warned citizens against electing “the wrong people.”…
Abdoulie Jallow, a senior member of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has dismissed the findings of a recent opinion poll by Gambia Participates which placed support for party leader Mama Kandeh at just 2 percent. Jallow described the figure as “an inaccurate reflection” of the GDC’s political strength, insisting that the survey failed to capture…
Hon. Suwaibou Touray, Member of Parliament for Wuli East and Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called on Gambian youth to remain politically conscious and reject violence as the nation prepares for the December 2026 elections. Speaking at an open dialogue organised by Amnesty International’s Gambia Chapter recently,…
President Adama Barrow has cautioned Gambians against electing leaders primarily on the basis of youth, warning that age alone does not guarantee effective governance. Speaking at a rally in Lamin Busumbala Constituency on Saturday, Barrow cited an unnamed country where citizens regretted replacing an experienced president with a younger leader, saying the younger administration’s five…
A new political alliance, Coalition 2026, was formally launched Thursday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding at Penchami Hall, Paradise Suites Hotel. The agreement brings together opposition parties and political movements in preparation for The Gambia’s December 5 presidential election. The ceremony drew party leaders, prominent opposition figures, and civil society representatives, who…
The Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), led by Dr. Ousman Gajigo, has formally ended its merger with Gambia For All and announced it will join the UNITE-NUP alliance in preparation for The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election. Speaking to Kerr Fatou Media, Dr. Gajigo described the move as a strategic decision to clarify the party’s position…
National People’s Party (NPP) member Talibo Kongira has argued that the Coalition Management Committee (CMC) does not have the political muscle to remove President Adama Barrow in the upcoming December 5 presidential election without the backing of major opposition parties, particularly the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC). Speaking on the…
United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer for the 2026 presidential elections, Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, has described the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Gambia First Alliance as a “historic day for our country,” emphasizing unity, shared values, and collective leadership among opposition parties. Speaking at the ceremony, Darboe expressed gratitude to alliance partners,…
