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Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, has withdrawn his candidacy for the UDP flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election and resigned as the party’s National Organising Secretary.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.
During the 5th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Al Quds in Istanbul, Gambia’s National Assembly Speaker, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, urged immediate action to end Israel’s military operation in Gaza, emphasizing the moral imperative of supporting Palestine and advocating for justice, equality, and dignity for all, while reaffirming The Gambia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution based on international law and UN resolutions, with Al-Quds Al Shareef as its capital.
