Talib Ahmed Bensouda withdrew his UDP flagbearer candidacy for the 2026 Gambian presidential election and resigned as National Organising Secretary, advocating for ethical politics and unity after discussions with Ousainou Darboe
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, has withdrawn his candidacy for the UDP flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election and resigned as the party’s National Organising Secretary.
His decision followed a discussion with Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, who plans to run for the position.
Bensouda highlighted the need for ethical political practices and urged Gambians to focus on national growth and unity, amid internal conflicts within the UDP between rival factions.
National Human Rights Commission chairman Emmanuel Joof stressed that true and lasting peace requires justice, equality, and dignity, urging young Gambians to actively promote peace as he reflected on The Gambia’s journey towards justice and stability since 2017.
