Among those that cross carpeted from United Democratic Party (UDP) and seeking re-election as NPP candidates are Hon. Saikouba Jarju for Busumbala constituency , Hon. Baba Gelleh Jallow for Sannehmentereng constituency and Hon Abdoulie Ceesay for Old Yundum constituency. They all had the nominations approved to contest the 9th April parliamentary elections.
Hon. Baba Galleh Jallow aspirant for Sannehmentereng constituency told members of the media shortly after submitting his documents highlighted his achievements and plans for the constituency when re-elected.
He pointed out that among his plans includes youth empowerment, provision of public facilities. He was quick to add that it is not their duties to provide such but he will ensure Government provides his constituency with public facilities which include good roads and markets.
Hon. Saikouba Jarju said he is seeking re-election to continue the numerous development projects he started at his constituency as well as continue to scrutinize Government to the best interest of his people.
Abdoulie Ceesay, candidate for Old Yundum constituency has pointed out is achievements over the years, saying when re-elected he will continue to represent all his people irrespective of their political affiliations, religion, tribe or community.
Hon Pierre Gomez, minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technolgy (MoHERST) has congratulated the graduates of Supdeco University Banjul MDI campus. He made the remarks following the graduation ceremony of Supdeco University second batch.
The West Africa Network for Peace Building - The Gambia (WANEP) through its regional office and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on Wednesday 19th October 2022 held a town hall meeting on enhancing women in leadership and political participation at the Sir Dawda Jawara Conference Center.
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most corrupt part of the world, according to revelation by German-based Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, launched on Tuesday.
The Association for the Welfare of Children with Down Syndrome (AWCDS) which aims to support and protect vulnerable children in society was recently launched in a local hotel at Kololi.
