Gambia:   Politician Praises UDP as Major Opposition Force Ahead of 2026 Elections –

Gambian politician and retired businessman Pa Njie Girigara has described the United Democratic Party (UDP) as the second-largest political party in the country, asserting that no opposition leader currently commands a comparable following.

In a statement obtained by this medium, Girigara, who clarifies that he is not a UDP member, said the party’s nationwide mobilization efforts demonstrate its strength and influence.

“If you see UDP wanting to lead a coalition, they are right,”…