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,…
The alliance between President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP) and Mama Kandeh’s Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) is reshaping Gambian politics ahead of the December 2026 elections, strengthening Barrow’s hold in rural strongholds while raising questions about whether such coalitions prioritize citizens or elite survival. Veteran journalist and public affairs commentator Demba Ali Jawo has…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the UNITE party has dismissed allegations made by Essa Mbaye Faal against the United Party (UNITE) and the Coalition Mediation Committee (CMC), following Faal’s sudden withdrawal from the ADD-led Coalition 2026 flagbearer race. Faal announced his withdrawal shortly before the flagbearer selection process, claiming concerns over transparency. Responding, Bensouda described…
As The Gambia heads toward its presidential election, the integrity of the voter register has emerged as a constitutional flashpoint. Allegations of fraudulent documentation and weak verification systems are fueling concerns that the foundation of democratic legitimacy may be at risk. The Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Sambujang Njie, has disclosed…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, has called on Gambian media outlets to play a proactive role in fostering opposition unity ahead of the December presidential election. Speaking on Tuesday during the Politic Kaacha program, Hon. Saho warned that journalists could become…
