{"id":88706,"date":"2025-10-25T18:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T18:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/udp-deputy-national-youth-organizing-secretary-resigns"},"modified":"2025-10-25T19:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T19:18:27","slug":"udp-deputy-national-youth-organizing-secretary-resigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/udp-deputy-national-youth-organizing-secretary-resigns","title":{"rendered":"UDP Deputy National Youth Organizing Secretary Resigns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Mahmud Jatta, the Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) National Youth Wing and Youth Coordinator for the Kololi\/Kotu Ward, has announced his resignation from both positions with immediate effect.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Jatta clarified that his decision was not an act of disloyalty to the party, but a personal choice to channel his energy toward contributing to national development through other avenues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cServing under the leadership of His Excellency Ousainou ANM Darboe, former Vice President of The Gambia, has been a privilege and an honor,\u201d he said. \u201cThrough this experience, I have learned the true meaning of dedication, sacrifice, and loyalty to both party and nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jatta described his resignation as a difficult decision, noting that he and his family have always been staunch supporters of the UDP leadership. \u201cIt was a bitter pill to swallow,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the decision came after a period of deep reflection on his political journey, his commitment to the youth, and the direction he wishes to take in continuing his service to the Gambian people.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing gratitude to the UDP for the trust and opportunities it provided, Jatta said the party offered him a valuable platform to serve, learn, and grow within The Gambia\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by wishing the UDP continued unity, strength, and success in advancing justice, democracy, and progress for the nation.<\/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. Mahmud Jatta, the Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) National Youth Wing and Youth Coordinator for the Kololi\/Kotu Ward, has announced his resignation from both positions with immediate effect. 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