(JollofNews) – Gambians are voting in the first parliamentary elections since the defeat of the country’s former long-term ruler Yahya Jammeh. 238 candidates are contesting the 53 parliamentary seats and over 800, 000 people are registered to vote in the election according to the country’s electoral commission. The United Democratic[Read More…]
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On The Spot: Abdoulie Ceesay, Parliamentary Candidate
(JollofNews) – My guest this week is Abdoulie Ceesay, the United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate for Old Yundum constituency in Tuesday’s National Assembly election. Who is Abdoulie Ceesay? I am a resident of Wellingara village, Kombo North, the son of a retired teacher who taught for 36 years in the[Read More…]
Gambia: UDP Executive Members Hit Campaign Trail
(JollofNews) – Executive members of the Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP) will Sunday embarked on a countrywide campaign for its candidates in next month’s National Assembly election. The UDP which is part of the coalition government of Adama Barrow, is seeking to capture the National Assembly. The Gambia will hold [Read More…]
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