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UDP blames Gambia gov’t for ‘unlawful issuance’ of National ID cards abroad

Ismaila SonkoAugust 11, 2025August 11, 202504 mins

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has raised serious concerns over the Gambia Government’s controversial initiative to issue national identity cards to individuals in foreign African countries, including Mauritania, Congo, Togo, and potentially others. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP labelled the exercise as “unlawful, politically motivated, and a direct threat” to the integrity of…

GICSAC slams Gov’t over ID card issuance abroad and nomination fee hike

Yahya JawoJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

A group called the Gambia ID Card Scheme “A Great Concerned” (GICSAC) has raised strong objections against the government’s ongoing initiative to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad, citing threats to national security and electoral integrity. In a press conference held on July 15, 2025, the organization criticised the Ministry of Interior and…