UDP Legends Profile: Femi Peters
Ingram Reginald “Femi” Peters was a veteran Gambian politician, founding-era member and senior executive of the United Democratic Party (UDP), and one of the party’s most steadfast campaigners and defenders of democratic freedoms. Born in Banjul in 1946, Femi Peters was already active in Gambian politics before the formation of the UDP. Following the 1994 […]
UDP Legends Profile: Mbemba Tambedou
Mbemba Tambedou is a veteran Gambian politician, former government minister, and one of the pioneering figures in the formation of the United Democratic Party (UDP). A prominent figure in Gambian public life, Mbemba Tambedou was among the early political leaders who participated in discussions that laid the foundation for the creation of a new democratic […]
UDP Legends Profile: Aji Yamundow Jaye Yabo
Aji Yamundow Jaye Yabo is a veteran member and senior leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), whose journey with the party dates back to its founding in 1996. Over the years, she has served the UDP in several leadership capacities and has been a steadfast advocate for democracy, good governance, human rights, and the […]
UDP Legends Profile: Hon. Kemeseng Jammeh
Kemeseng Jammeh is a veteran Gambian politician, founding member, and prominent stalwart of the United Democratic Party (UDP). He served as the National Assembly Member for Jarra West and later as Minority Leader during the repressive regime of former President Yahya Jammeh. For decades, Kemeseng Jammeh stood firmly against authoritarian rule and remained a committed […]
Feast of the Assumption: Message to the Catholic Community of The Gambia
On this Feast of the Assumption, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to the Catholic community of The Gambia, both at home and abroad. For generations, faith has been an integral part of Gambian life. It has shaped how we raise our children, care for our neighbours, support those in need, and live together […]
UDP Raises Concern Over Continued Denial of Access to the Kairaba International Conference Centre
The United Democratic Party (UDP) wishes to bring to the attention of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), civil society organisations, media institutions, and the general public what it considers a growing concern regarding the continued denial of access to the Kairaba International Conference Centre for the party’s public and political activities. The UDP first requested […]
UDP Press Briefing on the 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration
20th July 2026 Fellow Heads and Representatives of Political Parties Present Members of the United Democratic Party Members of the Press Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon, Thank you for your attendance at this Press Conference on short notice. Today, the United Democratic Party wishes to update the Gambian people on our review of the recently […]
UDP Calls for Diplomatic Resolution Following the Bullock Military Camp Incident
19th July 2026 The United Democratic Party (UDP) has taken note of the unfortunate events of 16 July 2026, during which Senegalese military personnel, accompanied by heavy machinery and armed guards, reportedly demolished approximately 200 meters of the perimeter fence at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni, The Gambia, on the grounds that part of […]
Statement on Growing National Concerns and the Urgent Need for Security Sector Reform
The United Democratic Party (UDP) expresses deep concern over the growing number of serious allegations surrounding senior government officials occupying critical national security and public trust positions in The Gambia.