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Darboe Vows to Scrap Presidential Adviser Posts, Cut Government Spending if Elected
ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and presidential candidate of the Gambia First Coalition, has pledged to abolish political adviser positions and eliminate what he…
Lamin J.K. Sanneh Criticizes Hospital Conditions, Outlines UDP’s Healthcare Reform Plans
Lamin JK. Sanneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for Social Affairs and Fundraising, UDP
By Seedy Jobe
Lamin J.K. Sanneh, the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Deputy Administrative Secretary for Social Affairs and Fundraising,…
Lawmakers Slash IEC’s 2027 Budget by D61.9 Million Ahead of Crucial Elections
National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has approved a D61.9 million reduction in the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) proposed D669.7 million budget for 2027, trimming funds earmarked for fuel, election…
Juwara Blasts Weak National Assembly Over Failure to Check Barrow’s Excessive Tour Spending
Lamin Juwara, Political Analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has accused the National Assembly of failing to exercise its oversight responsibilities, arguing that its reluctance to challenge President Adama Barrow…
Barrow and His Allies Know They Are Losing, Kiang West NAM Declares
Hon. Lamin Ceesay, National Assembly Member for Kiang West Constituency
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Ceesay, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West, has predicted a decisive victory for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in December’s…
“Pay Our Money”: Kiang West Lawmaker Challenges NPP Allies Over Presidential Tour Expenses
Lamin Ceesay, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Ceesay, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West, has criticized leaders of political parties allied with President Adama Barrow’s National…