By Buba Gagigo
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming councillorship by-election for the Banjul Half-Die Ward.
In a statement, the party announced that its Central Committee has approved the decision to contest the by-election, emphasizing its commitment to engaging in all electoral processes where it believes it can make a meaningful impact.
“The Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has officially approved the decision for the party to contest in the upcoming councillorship by-election for the Banjul HalfDie Ward. This by-election is important to our party, as our esteemed leader has firmly declared that the PPP is committed to participating in all electoral contests where we believe we can achieve a meaningful impact.
The party highlighted that its new leader, Ousman Madikay Faal, is a native of the Half-Die Ward and a resident of Banjul South, making the election particularly important for both him and local PPP supporters.
“Our party Leader, Ousman Madikay Faal, is humbly appealing to the people of Banjul, especially the residents of the Half-Die Ward, to rally behind the PPP and help us reclaim our rightful seat. He urges all supporters and members of the PPP to unite behind the candidate chosen by the Banjul Regional Executive Committee, as our success hinges on our collective strength and unity. The Banjul regional committee has been assigned the crucial responsibility of vetting potential candidates who have a strong chance of winning. We will ensure to communicate the identity of our chosen candidate to the constituents of the Banjul Half-Die Ward as soon as possible,” the Party said.
Since the Independent Electoral Commission announced the by-election, the PPP remains the only opposition party to publicly declare its interest in contesting for the half-die seat.