{"id":86230,"date":"2025-09-18T17:24:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/ndp-forms-coalition-with-ganu-ahead-of-2026-presidential-election"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:24:58","slug":"ndp-forms-coalition-with-ganu-ahead-of-2026-presidential-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/ndp-forms-coalition-with-ganu-ahead-of-2026-presidential-election","title":{"rendered":"NDP Forms Coalition with GANU Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The National Democratic Party (NDP) has formally announced a political alliance with the Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU), led by Hon. Sheikh Tijan Hydara, as preparations intensify for the 2026 presidential election.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In an official statement, the NDP expressed pride in welcoming Hon. Hydara into what it described as its \u201cgrowing political family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the build-up to the 2026 presidential election, Hon. Hydara has made the bold and strategic decision to join forces with the NDP in a united effort to bring an end to the NPP government,\u201d the party declared.<\/p>\n<p>The NDP, led by Kebba Madi Bojang, described the alliance as a significant development in The Gambia\u2019s political landscape. The party also noted that Hydara, who supported President Adama Barrow in the 2021 presidential election, is now shifting allegiance, signaling a broader change in political momentum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Hydara\u2019s alignment with us is a powerful signal of shifting tides and growing momentum behind the third force,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>The coalition aims to present itself as a credible alternative to the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP), emphasizing themes of unity, national progress, and political renewal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we are building a coalition for real change and a movement rooted in unity, vision, and a shared commitment to national progress. 2026 is a must. The people are ready. The time is now,\u201d the party 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. The National Democratic Party (NDP) has formally announced a political alliance with the Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU), led by Hon. Sheikh Tijan Hydara, as preparations intensify for the 2026 presidential election. In an official statement, the NDP expressed pride in welcoming Hon. 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