Darboe hails historic alliance signing, calls for unity ahead of 2026 elections

DARBOE CALLS ON OPPOSITION TO UNITE BEHIND GAMBIA FIRST COALITION TO RESCUE COUNTRY

By Arret Jatta United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Gambia First Coalition flag-bearer Ousainu Darboe has called on other opposition parties to unite behind the coalition ahead of the December 2026 presidential election. Darboe made the call on Friday as the UDP joined seven other political parties and movements to formalise the Gambia First Coalition through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The event drew a large crowd of supporters and…

Darboe hails historic alliance signing, calls for unity ahead of 2026 elections

Speaking at the ceremony, Darboe expressed gratitude to alliance partners, noting that the agreement represents “an honorable and sincere engagement process” and a “genuine partnership built on trust, confidence, and shared values.” He stressed that while political groupings may differ, they are united by a common goal: a government focused on the priorities of the Gambian people.     Darboe acknowledged skepticism about opposition unity but ins…