{"id":82514,"date":"2025-07-21T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/npp-chieftain-faults-udps-manneh-on-opposition-coalition"},"modified":"2025-07-21T20:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:15:10","slug":"npp-chieftain-faults-udps-manneh-on-opposition-coalition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/npp-chieftain-faults-udps-manneh-on-opposition-coalition","title":{"rendered":"NPP Chieftain Faults Udp\u2019S Manneh on Opposition Coalition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Lamin Jawara, the deputy secretary general of the National People\u2019s Party for the Diaspora, has said claims by Lamin Manneh of the United Democratic Party (UDP) about a grand coalition to defeat President Barrow in the 2026 election, is a desperate attempt to gain attention, rather than a genuine strategy. Manneh made the remarks on West Coast Radio last week.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>But Jawara said simply calling for unity among opposition parties won\u2019t magically solve the differences, especially given past rivalries and mistrust among them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr Manneh\u2019s reference to Nelson Mandela as a model for compromise comes off as opportunistic. Mandela\u2019s leadership emerged from a fight against deep injustice, while Gambian politics has its own unique issues that require more than just inspirational parallels. If the UDP truly had a clear vision, it would naturally attract capable support, rather than desperately seeking it at this stage,\u201d Jawara teased.<\/p>\n<p>He further argued that Mr Manneh\u2019s very call for unity highlights the UDP\u2019s current weaknesses and internal conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Gambian people, who have benefited from President Barrow\u2019s leadership in areas like infrastructure, energy and education, deserve real leadership\u2014more than the empty rhetoric of a faltering politician. The road ahead includes continuing improvements in our communities, and it\u2019s clear that Barrow has brought tangible benefits to every constituency in the country. So, what\u2019s next for Gambia?\u201d, Jawara said.<\/p>\n<p>Jawara teased UDP as a party which is like a barking dog. \u201cIt will never bite,\u201d he teased.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Lamin Jawara, the deputy secretary general of the National People\u2019s Party for the Diaspora, has said claims by Lamin Manneh of the United Democratic Party (UDP) about a grand coalition to defeat President Barrow in the 2026 election, is a desperate attempt to gain attention, rather than a genuine strategy. 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