{"id":85442,"date":"2025-09-05T06:53:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/udp-unveils-11-applicants-for-2026-flagbearer"},"modified":"2025-09-05T07:23:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T07:23:35","slug":"udp-unveils-11-applicants-for-2026-flagbearer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/udp-unveils-11-applicants-for-2026-flagbearer","title":{"rendered":"UDP Unveils 11 Applicants for 2026 Flagbearer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The United Democratic Party (UDP) has officially announced the list of 11 contenders vying for the party\u2019s flagbearer position in the run-up to the 2026 presidential elections. The announcement was made at a press conference on Wednesday by Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, the party\u2019s Administrative Secretary.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The applicants represent a mix of seasoned politicians, legal practitioners, businessmen, and professionals, underscoring the broad interest in leading the country\u2019s largest opposition party.<\/p>\n<p>The full list of applicants is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>-ANM Ousainu Darboe \u2013 Secretary General and Party Leader<\/p>\n<p>-Lamin Jawara \u2013 Businessman<\/p>\n<p>-Lamin NS Ceesay \u2013 Jarra<\/p>\n<p>-Borry S. Touray \u2013 Lawyer<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Talib Ahmed Bensouda \u2013 Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)<\/p>\n<p>-Amadou Sanneh \u2013 National Treasurer<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Karamo Fatty<\/p>\n<p>-Sulayman Saho \u2013 National Assembly Member<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Dr. Lamin J. Darboe<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Lamin Jobe \u2013 Lamin Daranka<\/p>\n<p>-Dr. Muhammed Danjo \u2013 Medical Doctor<\/p>\n<p>The UDP\u2019s flagbearer selection process marks a critical step in shaping the party\u2019s strategy for the 2026 presidential race. According to the Administrative Secretary, grassroots consultations and internal vetting will follow, ensuring that the final candidate reflects the will of the party\u2019s membership.<\/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. The United Democratic Party (UDP) has officially announced the list of 11 contenders vying for the party\u2019s flagbearer position in the run-up to the 2026 presidential elections. The announcement was made at a press conference on Wednesday by Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, the party\u2019s Administrative Secretary. 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