{"id":85776,"date":"2025-09-10T11:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/mc-cham-says-talib-bensoudas-resignation-not-final"},"modified":"2025-09-10T12:25:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:25:56","slug":"mc-cham-says-talib-bensoudas-resignation-not-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/mc-cham-says-talib-bensoudas-resignation-not-final","title":{"rendered":"MC Cham Says Talib Bensouda’S Resignation not Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>MC Cham Jnr., United Democratic Party (UDP) member and Business Councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council, has dismissed suggestions that Mayor Talib Bensouda\u2019s resignation from the party executive marks the end of his political career.<\/b><\/p>\n

Cham said Bensouda\u2019s decision to withdraw from the UDP flagbearer race and step down as National Organizing Secretary should be seen as an act of political maturity and foresight rather than retreat.<\/p>\n

\u201cMayor Talib Bensouda\u2019s withdrawal from the flagbearer race and his resignation as UDP\u2019s National Organizing Secretary is not the end of his political career; in fact, it shows maturity, principle, and foresight,\u201d Cham stated.<\/p>\n

He recalled that Bensouda had consistently maintained that he would not contest against UDP leader Ousainou Darboe in the primaries, and by stepping aside, he had demonstrated integrity.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the beginning, he made it clear that he would not challenge Lawyer Ousainou Darboe at the primaries. By stepping aside, he has stayed true to his word and protected his integrity,\u201d Cham said.<\/p>\n

Cham also criticized the insults directed at Bensouda by some UDP supporters, saying they exposed divisions within the party.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is unfortunate that Talib was insulted and attacked by members of his own party simply because he expressed interest in the flagbearer position. Compare this to Ousman Sonko, who was heavily criticized but from outside his party. Talib\u2019s treatment shows how dangerous internal divisions can become when respect is lost,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

According to Cham, Bensouda\u2019s resignation as National Organizing Secretary was a necessary and democratic step. \u201cHis resignation as National Organizing Secretary was also the right decision, because whoever emerges as flagbearer deserves to have their own trusted team to organize and run their campaign. That is fair and democratic,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Cham further stressed that Bensouda\u2019s move should be regarded as a strategic repositioning, not a political setback.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a setback but a repositioning. Talib Bensouda remains one of the brightest young leaders in The Gambia. His decision today only strengthens his credibility for the future. Politics is a long journey, and integrity always wins in the end,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. MC Cham Jnr., United Democratic Party (UDP) member and Business Councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council, has dismissed suggestions that Mayor Talib Bensouda\u2019s resignation from the party executive marks the end of his political career. 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