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Kemo Bojang Says UNITE Is Focused on Building a Governing Institution, Not Merely Winning Elections
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson of UNITE
By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the UNITE Party, has said the party is seeking to build a lasting political institution capable of governing The Gambia, arguing that its ambitions…
Saikou Sawo Says Opposition Would Be Better Positioned for 2026 Victory Under UDP-Led Coalition
Saikou Sawo, Presidential Candidate of the People's Progressive Party (PPP)
By Fatou Sillah
Saikou Sawo, the presidential candidate of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), has argued that the Gambian opposition would have its…
UNITE Spokesperson Suggests Voter-Led Process to Choose Coalition Candidate
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson, UNITE
By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, the UNITE Party spokesperson, has proposed that a nationwide public opinion survey be used to determine who should lead a united opposition coalition in The Gambia's 2026…
Opposition Coalition Says Economic Hardship Makes Barrow Unelectable in 2026
Lawyer Assan Martin
By Fatou Sillah
The spokesperson for Coalition 2026, lawyer Assan Martin, says that deepening economic hardship across The Gambia has made it untenable for citizens to continue supporting President Adama Barrow,…
Mayor Bensouda Eyes Presidency With Vision of Singapore-Style Transformation
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor and leader of the opposition UNITE party, has cast himself as a transformational figure in the mold of Singapore's founding…
Former Gambian Vice President Calls for Higher Educational Bar for Presidential Candidates
Dr. Isatou Touray, former Vice President
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Isatou Touray, a former Vice President of The Gambia who is now seeking the country's presidency as an independent candidate, is calling on lawmakers to raise the minimum…