{"id":94188,"date":"2026-02-16T18:23:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/crr-north-sends-strong-message-on-unites-growth"},"modified":"2026-02-16T19:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:38:34","slug":"crr-north-sends-strong-message-on-unites-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/crr-north-sends-strong-message-on-unites-growth","title":{"rendered":"Crr North Sends Strong Message on Unite&#8217;S Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The UNITE Movement for Change marked a significant milestone in the Central River Region North (CRR North) on Saturday, as it successfully conducted its regional congress, electing all 25 executive positions unopposed. Observers described the event not merely as a congress but as a demonstration of momentum, unity, and confidence.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Delegates from all five constituencies and ten wards of the region came together to endorse the leadership, underscoring the strength and organization of UNITE\u2019s grassroots structures.<\/p>\n<p>The congress also highlighted the movement\u2019s commitment to gender inclusion, with eight of the 25 elected officials being women, representing 32% of the leadership. This comes in a political context where women\u2019s participation is often limited, showing that UNITE\u2019s approach to empowerment goes beyond rhetoric into practice.<\/p>\n<p>Doro Bah of Lower Saloum was elected Regional Chairman, supported by Modou Kaddy Kah of Niani and Mansali Fatty of Sami as Vice Chairmen. Women\u2019s leadership is anchored by Regional Chairwoman Kaddijatou Jallow and Vice Regional Chairwoman Jarra Secka. The region\u2019s campaign efforts will be led by Modou Lamin Bah as Regional Campaign Manager, assisted by Sarjo Camara.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Central River Region North did not just elect leaders today; it declared readiness,\u201d said a UNITE official. \u201cOur movement continues to grow peacefully, democratically, and inclusively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The successful congress signals a period of consolidation and growth for UNITE as it strengthens its presence across the region.<\/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. The UNITE Movement for Change marked a significant milestone in the Central River Region North (CRR North) on Saturday, as it successfully conducted its regional congress, electing all 25 executive positions unopposed. 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