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UDP’s Lamin Manneh Criticizes Revising Courts Over Dismissal of Voter Registration Challenges
Lamin Manneh, the UDP's Deputy Senior Administrative Secretary for External Affairs
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Manneh, the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs, has criticized the…
Juwara Calls for Reform of Law Restricting Parties From Challenging Ineligible Voters
Lamin Juwara
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has called for reforms to The Gambia’s electoral laws, arguing that restrictions preventing political parties from directly challenging the eligibility of registered…
“President Barrow Has Never Been Angry at Citizens,” Mballow Says as He Claims NPP Support Is…
Presidential Adviser Saihou Mballow
By Seedy Jobe
Presidential Adviser Saihou Mballow has defended President Adama Barrow against accusations that he threatened citizens during his recent Meet the People Tour in Banjul,…
Halifa Sallah Urges Wuli Voters to Put Ideas Above Emotions Ahead of December Election
Halifa Sallah
By Makutu Manneh
Halifa Sallah, veteran Gambian politician and one of the architects of the Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026, has urged residents of Wuli to make informed electoral choices based on ideas and…
NDP Leader Urges Brikama Ba Residents to Vote for Candidates Who Will Defend Their Rights
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has urged residents of Brikama Ba to support his party in the upcoming…
Sidia Jatta Blames Gambia’s Persistent Poverty on Repeated Political Choices
Sidia Jatta
By Makutu Manneh
Veteran Gambian politician Sidia Jatta, one of the initiators of the Team Gambia Grand Coalition, has expressed concern over the country’s persistent poverty 61 years after independence, arguing that…