By Kebeli Demba Nyima, Atlanta, USA The editorial in Gambiana rightly captures the drama surrounding Ahmed Talib Bensouda’s abrupt retreat from the UDP flagbearer contest, but the deeper story lies in what comes next. And here, one must resist the temptation of easy romanticism about “going independent.” History, both British […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The recent unverified rumors of a possible alliance between the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) have raised significant public concern. Considering the historical hostility and persecution suffered by the UDP during Yahya Jammeh’s APRC rule, it is crucial […]
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 […]
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 […]