{"id":84745,"date":"2025-08-25T17:38:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/udp-administrator-denies-support-for-ousainou-darboe"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:39:39","slug":"udp-administrator-denies-support-for-ousainou-darboe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/udp-administrator-denies-support-for-ousainou-darboe","title":{"rendered":"UDP Administrator Denies Support for Ousainou Darboe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>United Democratic Party (UDP)\u2019s Administrative Secretary, Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe has dismissed claims that the party\u2019s administrative wing is backing lawyer Ousainou Darboe\u2019s bid for the 2026 presidential flag bearer position.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an exclusive interview on Saturday, Hon. Darboe who is also National Assembly Member for Brikama North described the allegations as \u201cfalse and unfounded,\u201d stressing that the flag bearer application process was strictly an executive decision of the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision regarding the flag bearer application was guided by prevailing political circumstances and reflects the UDP\u2019s broader strategic interest ahead of the 2026 presidential election,\u201d Darboe explained. \u201cThe UDP constitution, principles, and internal democratic procedures remain intact,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The UDP opened applications for its presidential flag bearer on 18 August 2025, with the process expected to close on 2 September 2025. Darbo emphasized that the process was open to all \u201celigible and qualified party members\u201d who wish to contest, insisting that no measures have been taken by the administrative wing to restrict or prevent any member from applying.<\/p>\n<p>He maintained that the decision \u201cwas never about shielding or favouring any individual but about safeguarding the unity, stability, and preparedness of the party at this critical moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Darboe also addressed concerns raised by one aspiring candidate over the application period but rejected suggestions that some applicants had stepped aside to pave the way for Ousainou Darboe.<\/p>\n<p>On the issue of dual citizenship, he clarified that any aspiring candidate with dual nationality must provide evidence of having initiated the renunciation process during their interview with the party. \u201cIf you declared that you have dual citizenship and have renounced it, we would like to see evidence of that negotiation during the course of the interview,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He adds that the UDP is considering flexibility to allow aspiring flag bearers with dual citizenship adequate time to complete the renunciation process before the 2026 polls. \u201cWe still have more than a year before the election, so there is sufficient time,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Darboe urged UDP militants, members, and Gambians to dismiss what he described as false insinuations linking the administrative wing to Ousainou Darboe\u2019s candidacy. Instead, he called for unity and focus. \u201cOur collective goal should be building a stronger UDP that can deliver meaningful change for The Gambia,\u201d he concluded.<\/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. United Democratic Party (UDP)\u2019s Administrative Secretary, Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe has dismissed claims that the party\u2019s administrative wing is backing lawyer Ousainou Darboe\u2019s bid for the 2026 presidential flag bearer position. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Saturday, Hon. 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