The Point has learnt that the notice is as a result of the party’s constitutional requirement.
“Applications will remain open until Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 00.00 am. All interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to the UDP Central Committee before that stipulated deadline.”
“All interested applicants are advised to check and ensure that they meet the qualifications criteria for the office of President, as provided under Section 62 of the Constitution of The Gambia 1997.”
“All applicants are further advised to address their applications to and submit the same to the Party’s Central Committee headed by the National President at our UDP Manjai Bureau before the stipulated deadline.”
“All applications will be vetted and considered by the Party’s Central Committee for approval and subsequent selection by the Selection Committee, in accordance with Article 23, paragraphs 3 (b and c) of the Party’s Constitution.”
The chairman of the Association of Forest Users in The Gambia, Lamin Barrow, has called on the government of The Gambia and Senegal to come to a discussion table to amicably resolve the timber saga between the two neighbouring countries.
QTV presenter Seedy Ceesay has won the National People Party (NPP)’s ticket to run as the party’s candidate for Brikama Area Council chairmanship in the April-May local government elections, following a fierce battle amongst various personalities for the ticket.
President Adama Barrow yesterday revealed in his State of the Nation’s address that the drilling component of FAR-PETRONAS is now scheduled for 2021.
"Our attention has been drawn to an incident involving one Ebrima Sanneh of Brikama and the Commander of Anti-Crime Unit of The Gambia Police Force, Goorgie Mboob.
