Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has confirmed his candidacy for the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) flag-bearer position, saying he is ready to challenge party leader Ousainou Darboe and unseat President Adama Barrow in the 2026 presidential elections. Bensouda submitted his application days ago and spoke to journalists shortly[Read More…]
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Hamat Says He’ll Never Support Talib For Running Against Barrow & Darboe
Sources in the opposition circles have informed JollofNews that religious and regional governments minister Hamat N. K Bah was among senior government functionaries, who were propping up Talib Bensouda’s presidential ambition, but the long-time politician said he will never render support to the KMC mayor to challenge President Adama Barrow[Read More…]
UDP Opens Flag Bearer Race As Darboe Faces Pressure To Step Aside
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has opened its flag bearer race for the 2026 presidential election, with eleven candidates putting their names forward including long-time party leader Ousainou Darboe, who is under growing pressure to hand over the leadership. The announcement was made Wednesday at the party’s Manjai headquarters by[Read More…]
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