Opposition lawmakers from Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) refused to attend the session in which the 2026 National Budget was tabled, citing the detention of a senior member and their exclusion from meaningful debate. Leading the protest was Lamin Ceesay, Member of the National Assembly (NAM) for Kiang[Read More…]
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UDP Boycott Of 2026 Budget Speech Sparks Tension In National Assembly
A sharp political confrontation erupted in the National Assembly on Friday after lawmakers from the United Democratic Party (UDP) boycotted the 2026 budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance. Their absence followed a public call from Yankuba Darboe, the Chairman of Brikama Area Council, urging UDP National Assembly Members[Read More…]
Barrow Rebukes Banjul MP, Vows $43M Capital Overhaul
On the final day of a nationwide tour, President Adama Barrow issued a sharp response to criticism from Modou Lamin B. Bah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Banjul North, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transforming the capital and making clear that he will not be swayed by what he[Read More…]
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