We express our profound gratitude and appreciation to the people of these wards for the overwhelming trust and confidence they have reposed in our great party. This renewed mandate is a clear confirmation of the NPP’s resolve and strong commitment to inclusive development and service delivery across all communities and regions of The Gambia.
The Party extends its warmest congratulations to Councillor-elect Omar Touray of Kaiaf Ward and Councillor-elect Abdoulie Badjie of Bantanjang Ward on their well-deserved victories, and wishes them every success as they assume their respective seats in service to their communities and the nation at large.
The NPP also extends its appreciation to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the United Democratic Party (UDP), and the two independent candidates for their participation, professionalism, and the peaceful conduct demonstrated throughout the campaign and post-election periods. This conduct stands as a further testament to The Gambia’s growing democratic maturity, political pluralism, and commitment to peaceful electoral processes.
Commenting on the outcome, His Excellency President Adama Barrow described the results as a referendum on leadership and national direction. “It is a referendum for us and the opposition. This is history repeating itself. There was a referendum in the by-elections in Niamina and Jokadou, where we won both seats. The same trend is repeating, so we are very confident heading into 2026. I believe we will achieve similar or even greater success,” the President stated.
These results reaffirm our collective vision to transform The Gambia into a modern city-state, one that guarantees universal access to electricity, clean water, quality healthcare, education, agricultural advancement, robust road networks, and reliable communication systems.
The outcomes of these by-elections are not only excellent but also represent a significant stride toward securing an absolute majority in the December 5th, 2026 Presidential Election. His Excellency President Adama Barrow extends his heartfelt thanks to the people of Bantanjang and Kaiaf for acknowledging and supporting his leadership and development trajectory.
The NPP, alongside political analysts and observers, views these results as a strong indication of the Gambian people’s willingness and determination to re-elect President Adama Barrow in December 2026.
While we celebrate this remarkable victory, we urge all party members, supporters, and alliance partners to remain resolute, united, and committed to galvanizing even broader support as we continue our journey of national transformation.
