By: Sandally Sawo & Haddy Touray
The Secretary-General of the National People’s Party (NPP) and leader of the Grand Ruling Alliance on Sunday convened a “crucial strategic” meeting with regional executive committee members from partner parties in Banjul, stated a press release.
“The gathering aimed to consolidate the coalition’s unity and formulate a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming 2026 election cycle,” explained the release. It added: “Chaired by Hon. Seedy SK Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP, the high-level meeting brought together representatives from eight key political parties: the National People’s Party (NPP), Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Citizens’ Alliance (CA), Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress (GPDP), Alliance for National Re-orientation and Development (ANRD), and National Convention Party (NCP). The Democratic Party (DP) was unable to attend due to their ongoing national congress in Brikamaba.”
According to the release, the discourse revolved around the country’s socio-economic and political well-being.
“Discussions focused on critical issues about The Gambia’s political, social, and economic development, demonstrating the alliance’s unified commitment to national progress and electoral preparedness,” said the dispatch.
The release stated that regional political leaders from the parties that were present “unanimously praised President Barrow’s visionary leadership and acknowledged his administration’s transformative development agenda”.
Key achievements of the NPP-led government highlighted include: The ambitious nationwide electrification program, on track to achieve universal electricity access by the end of 2025, significant investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and the national road network.
“The government’s impactful civil service reforms and policies, including a 110% salary increase for civil servants over the past seven years, as tangible evidence of President Barrow’s commitment to improving lives and conditions of civil and public servants, thereby enhancing service delivery.”
The NPP said participants in the Sunday strategic meeting also commended President Barrow’s government for its “unwavering commitment to democracy, upholding the rule of law, good governance, and protection of citizens’ rights and liberties”.
“Mr. Seedy Ceesay, NPP Administrative Secretary, emphasized the meeting’s objective to strengthen the alliance and develop a winning strategy for 2026,” stated the release.
“Hon. Mai Ahmad Fatty called on all partners to consolidate gains and rally behind President Barrow as the coalition’s undisputed presidential candidate for 2026.
“Dr. Demba Sabally, NPP First Deputy National President, thanked President Barrow for his leadership and urged enhanced regional collaboration among alliance members.”
According to the release, President Adama Barrow in his closing remarks, expressed gratitude for the participants’ trust and reiterated his “commitment to transforming The Gambia into a modern, Prosperous nation”.
“He pledged to prioritize universal access to essential services, including clean water, healthcare, education, energy, and infrastructure.
The President affirmed that his administration’s strategic agenda will centre on improved service delivery, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced economic growth and citizens’ welfare. He further renewed his commitment to making The Gambia the first African nation to achieve universal electricity access by the end of 2025/2026.”
The leader of the grand Alliance, the release stated, urged all members to maintain unity, strengthen dialogue, and collaborate at all levels. “He further directed them to henceforth conduct all political events jointly, fostering shared national goals and ensuring electoral success,” concluded the release.
