By Fatou Sillah
The Board of Trustees of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has officially confirmed Ousman Madikay Faal as the legitimate Party Leader and Secretary General. This decision comes amid internal disputes over the party’s leadership. Additionally, the Board has recognized Mbemba Nanko as the National President, alongside other key executive members.
“The Board of Trustees has affirmed Ousman Madikay Faal as the rightful Secretary General and Party Leader of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). Alongside him, the Board recognizes Mbemba Nanko as the National President, Mamtut Jeng as the Deputy National President, Amie Jallow as the National Treasurer, and Karafa Sambou as Deputy National Treasurer,” The Trustees Said.
The Board of Trustees asserts that the election results reflect the clear will of the party members, as expressed at their recent congress. They emphasize that no organization or individual, apart from the congress or a legally authorized body within The Gambia, has the right to overturn the results. According to the Board, the outcome genuinely represents the democratic choices of the party members.
Furthermore, the Board highlights that Kebba Jallow, the former party leader, has publicly acknowledged the results and extended his congratulations to Ousman Madikay Faal on his new position.
“The former Secretary General, Kebba E Jallow, publicly accepted the results and congratulated Ousman Madikay Faal on his new role. In a follow-up interview with Coffee Time with Peter Gomez and Kerr Fatou, Kebba E Jallow reiterated his acceptance of the outcome, acknowledging his defeat,” He Said.
The Board also addressed a petition filed before the PPP Electoral Commission, which alleged a violation of Article 14.3(C), arguing that some elected individuals should be disqualified for failing to sign a consent form before the elections.
However, the Board clarified that the contested article does not exist in the current PPP Constitution. It was a proposed amendment that failed to secure approval during the congress, receiving 49 votes in favor and 31 against out of 106 total delegates—falling short of the required two-thirds majority.
“The proposed amendment aimed to establish a qualifying criterion mandating candidates to sign a consent form before participating in the Congress as candidates, rather than after they had been elected by party members. This was outlined in the proposed amendment of Article 14.3(E), which the PPP Electoral Commission deliberately failed to acknowledge that their action was intended to mislead the public,” the Board asserted.
The Board of Trustees reaffirmed its commitment to upholding democratic principles within the party and called for unity among members to move forward.
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