The PPP Board of Trustees officially recognizes Ousman Madikay Faal as Secretary General and Party Leader post-Elective Congress, resolving ongoing leadership dispute. Board affirms legitimacy of Faal's election, rejects claims of constitutional violations, and urges former leader to transfer party assets.

The PPP Board of Trustees officially recognizes Ousman Madikay Faal as Secretary General and Party Leader, resolving leadership dispute from December's Elective Congress. Key points: Faal's legitimate election, rejection of constitutional violation claims, and call for former leader to relinquish party assets.

President Adama Barrow, representing the NPP, sends congratulatory letter to UDP leader Ousainou Darboe for retaining councilorship seat in Massembeh Ward by-election. UDP's Bakary Jarjue won by 187 votes, emphasizing commitment to democratic values and collaboration with

Bakary S. Jarju from the United Democratic Party wins by-election to become Councillor for Massembeh Ward in Kiang East District, LRR, with 700 votes, succeeding the late Bakary Korita, as per official results announced by the IEC Vice Chairman.

The People's Progressive Party (PPP), once a significant political entity during Jawara's administration in The Gambia, is currently facing internal disputes and a decline in influence. A faction within the party has challenged the leadership elected in the December congress, citing constitutional breaches. Uthman Jeng, a representative of the faction, emphasized the importance of constitutional integrity and fairness in the electoral process, stating that the faction is not contesting the election results, but rather highlighting constitutional violations.