Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on Gambians to make a decisive choice in the upcoming December 2026 presidential election. While on a nationwide tour, Darboe emphasized that it is time for voters to support the UDP in order to achieve effective governance and address the country’s pressing needs.
Speaking at a joint meeting in Basse, Upper River Region, Darboe assured supporters that a UDP government would deploy a team of hydraulic engineers to work on the Basse high‑rise and launch other development projects. He also promised to introduce sugarcane production in parts of the region, creating opportunities for local consumption and export.
The gathering, which brought together UDP militants from various districts, provided a platform for citizens to raise concerns about national issues such as healthcare, food security and youth empowerment. Darboe listened to these concerns and pledged to address them if elected president, stressing that Gambians would see effective governance within two to three years of his first term.
Darboe’s tour, which began last Thursday, aims to engage communities directly and share the party’s vision for a democratic, prosperous and united Gambia. He has visited several regions, meeting with party supporters, National Assembly members and regional executives. In a separate meeting in Ballanghar‑Kerr Nderr village, Central River Region, he welcomed newly defected supporters, urging them to continue rallying behind him for effective change in governance. He also highlighted the need to prioritize agriculture and support Gambian farmers, citing the shortage and high cost of cement and food commodities as a heavy burden on the poor.
The UDP leader has inaugurated a party political bureau in Sansu‑Darsilameh, Upper River Region, as part of his ongoing tour. The tour will continue in the coming days, with scheduled visits to Nyakoi‑Kerewan and Bansang. As the 2026 presidential election approaches, Darboe’s message of change and effective governance is resonating with many Gambians, positioning the UDP as a major contender in the upcoming election.
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