For nearly three decades, the United Democratic Party (UDP), has been the anchor of Gambian opposition politics. Founded in 1996, it became the natural home for dissent against entrenched regimes, a symbol of resilience under Ousainou Darboe’s long stewardship. Yet today, the UDP finds itself facing a paradox: its greatest threat may not be the…
The Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), led by Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has officially renewed its alliance with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) under President Adama Barrow, as both parties prepare for the December 2026 presidential election. The announcement was made on Sunday during a press conference at a local hotel in…
Opposition leader Ousainou Darboe has used the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) 30th anniversary celebration to underscore the party’s origins in The Gambia’s democratic struggle, while pledging continued commitment to youth empowerment and political cooperation. Addressing supporters at the milestone event in Brikama, Darboe reflected on the turbulent political climate that gave rise to the UDP…
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…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that women occupy at least 30 percent of cabinet positions should it form the next government. Yakumba Jaiteh, the party’s deputy senior administrative secretary and a member of its Policy and Legal Committee, made the declaration on QTV’s Decision program. She emphasised that the…
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…
In a country still navigating the delicate balance between democracy and state control, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused key public institutions of tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). Dr. Lamin Manneh, the UDP’s Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs, voiced these concerns during an interview on…
Dr Papa Faal, the secretary general and party leader of the Gambia People’s Advancement Party (GPAP), has promised that the Gambia First Coalition under the leadership of the UDP, will bring Gambians solace amid their desperation. Dr Faal was delivering a statement to supporters on behalf of the other members of the GFC during an…
In an exclusive interview, Mamadou Kurang, one of the country’s dynamic young politicians and a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has opined that Mama Kandeh, the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), is a fading force in the political arena. Mama Kandeh recently allied with the NPP, endorsing President Adama Barrow’s candidacy….
APP Sobeya Alliance leader Essa Mbaye Faal has sharply criticised ongoing opposition coalition negotiations, alleging that the process was marred by secrecy, predetermined outcomes, and demands to install Talib Bensouda as the alliance’s presidential flag bearer. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Faal rejected suggestions that his withdrawal was motivated by personal ambition. He…
