Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has formally rejected the draft eligibility guidelines and structural framework proposed by the Coalition Movement Committee (CMC), arguing that key provisions are unfair, unconstitutional, and specifically designed to disadvantage the party and its leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe. Speaking during a press conference at the[Read More…]
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Darboe Reaffirms UDP’s Red Lines In Coalition Talks, Rejects ‘Blackmail’
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has reaffirmed that his party will not join any coalition or political alliance that contradicts its founding principles, values or interests. Speaking to his supporters, the veteran opposition leader said the Gambia’s main opposition UDP remained committed to genuine and peaceful coalition-building[Read More…]
Barrow Dismisses Opposition Coalition Efforts, Says Rival Ambitions Make Unity Impossible
President Adama Barrow has dismissed opposition coalition efforts as inherently unstable, arguing that competing presidential ambitions and internal rivalries make such alliances incapable of delivering effective governance. The President made the remarks while addressing a mass political rally organised by Team First Lady in Jambur Village, Kombo South District. Speaking[Read More…]

