When after the Masembe election President Barrow wrote to Lawyer Ousainou Darboe to say “congratulations for your victory in Masembe”, according to UDP senior official Lamin Manneh, Mr. Darboe said: “Thank you, that’s how elections are supposed to be. The winner wins fairly and squarely and the loser congratulates him[Read More…]
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UDP’s Manneh Treats Joe Colley’s IEC Appointment With Cautious Optimism
Top UDP official Lamin Manneh has been treating the appointment of the new head of The Gambia’s election management body with cautious optimism, saying the new IEC boss, despite his tainted reputation, can salvage himself and his battered image by overseeing a free and fair general election next year. The[Read More…]
Probe Into Jammeh Assets Sale Could Suffer Setback As NA Goes On Recess
The investigation by the National Assembly into the disposal of Jammeh’s assets could suffer a setback as the legislature goes on recess next month. The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly announced on Tuesday that the office will not “entertain” any official engagement with the legislators from 3rd[Read More…]