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…]
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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…]
Darboe Says Diaspora Will Man Critical Polling Stations For UDP In 2026
Barely 14 months before Gambians return to the polls to elect their President, the leader of the Gambia’s largest opposition party has disclosed that Gambians in the diaspora will be flying into the country in their multitudes to man “critical polling stations” for the United Democratic Party (UDP). Lawyer Ousainou[Read More…]
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