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…]
Marie Barrow Leads 27 Supporters In Defection From NPP To UDP
Marie Barrow, once a rising organiser within the National People’s Party (NPP) in Wuli East, has crossed over to the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) with 27 supporters. The group was received Monday morning at the UDP bureau in Wuli East, adding new energy to the party’s efforts ahead of[Read More…]
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