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Electoral Commission Says 2016 Voter Cards Are Invalid, Citing Misinformation
Joseph Colley, IEC Chairman
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission said on Monday that voter identification cards issued in 2016 are no longer valid, seeking to dispel what it described as a growing wave of…
President Barrow Promises to Double Party Fund for Women if Re-elected
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said on Sunday that he would double a business fund run by his ruling National People’s Party, raising it to 100 million dalasis from 50 million, if he wins re-election…
Marr Nyang Says Village Heads and Their Families Have Political Rights, Calls Stamp Seizure ‘Voter…
Marr Nyang, Founder, Gambia Participates
By Seedy Jobe
Marr Nyang, the founder of Gambia Participates, said Monday that Alikalolu, along with their family members, are entitled to associate with any political party, arguing that…
Bayo Sonko Calls for Peaceful, Fair Elections As Political Activity Intensifies
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Fatou Sillah
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, a transport councillor at the Brikama Area Council and a prominent member of the United Democratic Party, called for…
UDP Official Suggests Possible Coalition With GDC Despite Party Leader’s Rejection
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Fatou Sillah
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, a transport councillor at the Brikama Area Council and a senior member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said a…
UMC Vows Nationwide Challenge to Ruling Party and Warns Against Discrimination
Ebrima Dibba, UMC member
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Dibba, a member of the Unite Movement for Change, said the group is preparing to challenge the ruling National People’s Party at all levels of political competition, even as it awaits…