In the fevered run-up to the 2026 presidential election, Gambian political leaders have been busy staging signing ceremonies, flashing smiles, and declaring unity. But beneath the handshakes and photo ops, the real story lies in the documents themselves the coalition agreements and memorandum of understanding that will shape the country’s political future. These agreements are…
Adviser Momodou Sabally has reignited a bitter row over polling in the country, alleging that pollster Marr was induced and paid to manipulate survey results during the UDP’s flag-bearer primaries while declaring that the Economist Intelligence Unit has already forecast President Adama Barrow’s victory. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Sabally claimed he raised…
Presidential Adviser and Youth President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Momodou Sabally, has dismissed suggestions that the ongoing electricity crisis will weaken President Adama Barrow’s support base ahead of the 2026 presidential election. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Sabally described the power shortage as a national problem rather than a political issue,…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe received a thunderous welcome in the Upper River Region on Saturday, boldly challenging President Adama Barrow in what is widely seen as the incumbent’s political stronghold. Darboe told thousands of supporters that granting Barrow a third term would plunge The Gambia deeper into economic hardship, accusing the…
The All-People’s Party (APP-Sobeyaa), led by Essa Mbye Faal, has confirmed that it is holding discussions with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) over a possible political alliance ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election. The announcement validates reports published last week by Kerr Fatou and other outlets, which suggested that APP-Sobeyaa was engaged in…
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…
The Forward Gambia Movement has once again demonstrated its commitment to unity and cohesion in national politics. Ambassador Essa Bokar Sey, addressing colleagues of the Movement, commended the recent initiative by His Excellency Lord Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the coalition’s flag bearer, who shared a video on the Coalition Leaders’ WhatsApp group. The video, produced…
Special Presidential Adviser and National People’s Party (NPP) National Youth President Momodou Sabally has called on the Gambian government to strengthen the eligibility criteria for political party registration and candidacy in national elections. Speaking in an interview with Star TV, Sabally criticized the 2016 Coalition Government’s decision to reduce registration fees and requirements, describing it…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and presidential aspirant, Lawyer Ousainou ANM Darboe, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at reducing government expenditure if elected President of The Gambia. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio, the veteran politician described current ministerial pay packages as “too high” and out of touch with the…
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.”…
