{"id":93299,"date":"2026-02-04T19:18:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/calls-on-kombo-darsilameh-residents-to-vote-for-better-change"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:51:17","slug":"calls-on-kombo-darsilameh-residents-to-vote-for-better-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/calls-on-kombo-darsilameh-residents-to-vote-for-better-change","title":{"rendered":"Calls on Kombo Darsilameh Residents to Vote for \u201cBetter Change\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Opposition leader <b>Ebrima Tabora Manneh<\/b> of the <b>People\u2019s Alliance Party (PAP)<\/b> on Sunday urged residents of <b>Kombo Darsilameh<\/b> to support his presidential bid, pledging to deliver what he described as <b>\u201cbetter change\u201d<\/b> for Gambians ahead of the 2026 elections.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Manneh visited the community ahead of a major rally held later in the evening, where hundreds of supporters gathered to welcome him. Some expressed confidence in his leadership, stating they were ready to \u201cbuy brooms to sweep the road to the State House.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Women in the community described Mr. Manneh as respectful and humble, saying he understands the needs of the country. They pledged their support, insisting they would stand by him until he wins, and described him as a solution to the challenges facing Gambians.<\/p>\n<p>Residents raised concerns about the rising cost of living, saying life has become increasingly difficult for both women and youths. They noted that economic hardship has made basic goals such as marriage and starting families difficult to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>A supporter identified as <b>Sheriff<\/b> addressed the crowd, dismissing claims that large sums of money were being distributed to citizens. \u201cI heard they are saying they are giving D50 million, which is a lie. If you share that money among 30,000 women, each person will only get about D300. Let them not fool you with that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that women and youths suffer the most, linking youth migration through the \u201cbackway\u201d to lack of empowerment and opportunities. He also criticised the current administration, citing corruption and poor conditions in public services, particularly education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir children attend good schools while ours go to government schools with no teachers. I am a teacher and I know what is happening on the ground. Salaries are delayed and everything is expensive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the crowd, Mr. Manneh urged citizens to prepare for voter registration and participate fully in the upcoming elections. \u201cThis year is an election year. Go and register for your voter\u2019s card and vote for better change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged that, if elected, his government would promote fairness, dignity, peace, and respect for all Gambians, urging voters not to be influenced by money but to choose leadership based on integrity and national development.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Manneh concluded by calling on citizens to believe in themselves and work together to restore the country\u2019s dignity.<\/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. Opposition leader Ebrima Tabora Manneh of the People\u2019s Alliance Party (PAP) on Sunday urged residents of Kombo Darsilameh to support his presidential bid, pledging to deliver what he described as \u201cbetter change\u201d for Gambians ahead of the 2026 elections. 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