The UDP leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has expressed disappointment in some members of his party who are easily engaged in what he described as juvenille spats and and name calling, thereby disrespecting and insulting one another on social media. In a statement he shared on social media on the official […]
Politics
The Dynamics of Political Power: The Godson and the Looming War Chest of His Estranged Godfather!
Fatoumatta: The power dynamics between the godson, President Adama Barrow, and his estranged godfather, Ousainou Darboe, are viewed as reckless and potentially harmful, fostering divisive and toxic politics. If not handled with caution, the tension between them could escalate in the two years leading up to the presidential elections. Their […]
Which UDP member would dare to challenge Baa Ousainou Darboe?
Reflecting on an article from 2020 following the UDP Congress, its relevance persists today. It covers Ousainou Darboe’s hesitance to relinquish the UDP leadership in favor of a younger successor, echoing Joe Biden’s decision to pass the Democratic Party nomination to his Vice President. Fatoumatta: Which UDP member would dare […]
Why The Gambia and its political leaders have not adopted best practices from the United States?
Fatoumatta: The political scene in the United States recently underwent a significant shift with President Joe Biden’s announcement of his withdrawal from the presidential race. Prior to this, Biden had been adamant about not exiting the race, asserting his robust health and unique capability to defeat the Republican contender, Donald […]