{"id":89536,"date":"2025-11-07T06:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/over-800-opposition-supporters-join-npp-ahead-of-2026"},"modified":"2025-11-07T06:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:31:47","slug":"over-800-opposition-supporters-join-npp-ahead-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/over-800-opposition-supporters-join-npp-ahead-of-2026","title":{"rendered":"Over 800 Opposition Supporters Join NPP Ahead of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>More than 800 supporters from various political parties, including the United Democratic Party (UDP), PDOIS, Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), APP Sobeya, and others, have reportedly defected to President Adama Barrow\u2019s National People\u2019s Party (NPP).<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The mass defection took place on Wednesday in Bundung and is seen as part of the ruling party\u2019s efforts to consolidate support ahead of the December 2026 presidential elections.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the new members, Presidential Adviser Dou Sanno commended their decision and assured them of a place within the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not be afraid or worried. You have joined a leader who is merciful, compassionate, and respects human rights,\u201d Sanno said.<\/p>\n<p>NPP National Women\u2019s Mobilizer Aja Maimuna Baldeh reaffirmed women\u2019s commitment to President Barrow\u2019s re-election bid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to tell the president that 2026 is a defining moment. To those who have joined us today, know that you are home. Politics requires patience\u2014the president cannot satisfy everyone, but his focus remains on national development in areas such as education, electricity, and clean water,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Sukai Jallow said their move was motivated by confidence in President Barrow\u2019s leadership and a shared vision for national unity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs head of Compin Boka Halat, we are here to support the NPP, unite under one mission, and contribute to the progress of our beloved nation,\u201d Jallow said.<\/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. More than 800 supporters from various political parties, including the United Democratic Party (UDP), PDOIS, Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), APP Sobeya, and others, have reportedly defected to President Adama Barrow\u2019s National People\u2019s Party (NPP). 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