Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang has withdrawn from the Coalition 2026 Committee’s election process, citing concerns over allegations of a lack of transparency.
Tambajang, who had been serving as a mediator in the coalition talks, left the proceedings before voting began after the committee rejected her proposal to postpone the election.
According to a statement from the FJT2026 Media Team, Tambajang called for an independent committee to investigate allegations raised by one of the stakeholders before the election could proceed.
She said an independent review would help protect the credibility and integrity of both the committee and the electoral process.
The proposal was not accepted, prompting Tambajang to exit the proceedings.
The former vice president said the allegations had been directed not only at the committee but also at her personally in her role as mediator. She therefore considered it inappropriate to remain associated with an election process whose transparency and credibility had been questioned.
Her withdrawal, however, does not signal an end to her involvement in efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the December 2026 presidential election.
Tambajang reaffirmed her commitment to dialogue, reconciliation and efforts to bring all political stakeholders together under a united Coalition 2026.
She said a credible and united coalition would give the opposition its best chance of securing victory in December.
Her decision to leave the election process was taken in good faith, her media team said, and was intended to protect the integrity of the mediation process while keeping the door open for further dialogue.
The Coalition 2026 process comes as political parties and other stakeholders intensify discussions over a possible united front ahead of Gambia’s presidential election scheduled for December.
