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…]
Gambia’s Opposition Coalition Talks Collapse As UDP Pulls Out
Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has withdrawn from ongoing negotiations aimed at forming a coalition to challenge the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in the country’s December 2026 presidential election. The decision was announced on Saturday during the latest round of coalition discussions, according to sources familiar with[Read More…]

