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UDP rocked by more resignations

Sep 17, 2025, 10:55 AM

Three senior officials of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have resigned from their positions and also from the party following Mayor Talib Bensouda’s withdrawal from flag bearer race.

Maimuna Gaye, former National Executive Committee member and National Assembly aspirant for Sabach Sanjal Constituency and Khaddyjatou Njie, former 1st Vice President of the UDP Female Wing and National Executive Committee member, have all tendered their resignations.Matty Kanyi, the party’s regional deputy campaign manager for the Kanifing Municipality (KMC), has also resigned from her post and quit the party.

She stated the decision was due to the party's current direction, values, and internal practices, are "fundamentally at odds" with its core ideals.