{"id":93566,"date":"2026-02-08T19:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T19:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gdc-official-resigns-joins-ruling-party-in-upper-river"},"modified":"2026-02-08T20:09:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T20:09:50","slug":"gdc-official-resigns-joins-ruling-party-in-upper-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gdc-official-resigns-joins-ruling-party-in-upper-river","title":{"rendered":"GDC Official Resigns Joins Ruling Party in Upper River"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Abdoulie Taal, the regional technical chairman of the Gambia Democratic Congress in the Upper River Region, has resigned from both his party post and his membership, announcing his decision to join the ruling National People\u2019s Party.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Taal confirmed the move in two letters dated Jan. 30 and Feb. 4, 2026, marking a significant defection from the opposition GDC to President Adama Barrow\u2019s party.<\/p>\n<p>In his resignation letter to the GDC\u2019s secretary general and party leader, Mr. Taal said his departure followed \u201ccareful consideration\u201d and was motivated by personal reasons. He thanked the party for the opportunity to serve in several leadership roles over the years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI appreciate the opportunity to have been part of the party\u2019s regional executive and contributed to the success of GDC,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI served as the regional chairman, vice regional chairman, mobilizer general, and now regional technical chairman.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed gratitude to party members and wished the leadership well in its future efforts. \u201cI want to take this opportunity to thank every member of GDC, and I wish the party and its leadership all the best in their future endeavors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Days later, in a separate letter addressed to the NPP\u2019s Upper River Region bureau, Mr. Taal formally declared his allegiance to the governing party, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am hereby declaring my allegiance to the National People\u2019s Party with immediate effect,\u201d he wrote. \u201cThis is to formally inform you and the entire NPP membership that I have joined the party to support the agendas of the party and the president of the Republic, His Excellency Adama Barrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Taal said his decision was influenced by what he described as the government\u2019s development record, citing ongoing initiatives under the NPP administration. He added that he hoped to contribute directly to the country\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision came after witnessing the numerous development initiatives by the NPP government,\u201d he said. \u201cI wish to join you to contribute to the development of The Gambia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Abdoulie Taal, the regional technical chairman of the Gambia Democratic Congress in the Upper River Region, has resigned from both his party post and his membership, announcing his decision to join the ruling National People\u2019s Party. 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