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The University of The Gambia: A Legacy the PPP Built, a Truth Jammeh Claimed By Kebba Nanko, Director of Policy and Implementation, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Every Gambian has heard the story that Yahya Jammeh built the University of The Gambia — a story repeated on radios, in classrooms, and at political rallies until it […]

Reclaiming the Truth: The PPP Legacy and the Myth of the UDP Connection By Kebba NankoDirector of Policy and Implementation, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Few topics in Gambian political history have been so persistently misunderstood as the claim that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) “formed” the United Democratic Party (UDP). This assertion — repeated for

PPP Calls for Transparent Investigation into the Tragic Death of Mr. Omar Badjie Allegedly under Police Custody.The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has learned with deep sadness and concern of the tragic death of Mr. Omar Badjie in Mandinaring, allegedly while under police custody. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and the

Rural Electrification in The Gambia: A Glowing Legacy of Sir Dawda and the PPP By Kebba Nanko, Director of Policy, PPP Banjul, The Gambia A Milestone Worth Celebrating When President Adama Barrow stood before Gambians and regional leaders in October 2021 to inaugurate the OMVG Soma Sub-Station, his words were filled with pride and optimism.

PPP Leader Reshuffles Central Committee Administration and Establishes Financial Policy Banjul, 21 September 2025 — The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wishes to officially inform its members, supporters, and the Gambian public that at the Central Committee meeting held on Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Secretary-General and Party Leader, Hon. Ousman Madikay Faal, introduced a set

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Participation in the Jamali Babou Football Tournament Party Representation The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) was honored to be represented at this important community initiative. A party delegation, led by Sir Farimang Singhateh, National Youth Mobilizer, together with a representative of the PPP Regional Executive Committee, attended the Final Match of the

Introduction As the Leader of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), I wish to express my profound concern over the recent law passed by the National Assembly, which raises the cost of registering a political party to GMD 2 million and sharply increases nomination fees for presidential, National Assembly, councilor, and chairperson elections.   A Threat

Leadership Engagement with the Board The Secretary-General and Party Leader, accompanied by the National President and the Deputy National Treasurer, convened a strategic meeting with the Board of Trustees to reinforce the Board’s vital role as the conscience, soul, and moral compass of the Party. Updates on Party Activities The engagement focused on providing the

Date: August 26, 2025                                                                                                       

By Kebba Nanko, Director of Policy and Implementation, People’s Progressive PartyIn recent weeks, some officials in The Gambia have claimed that “no previous government has accomplished as much as theirs.” Such claims are not only misleading but risk distorting the truth about our country’s journey to peace and stability. The reality is this: the peace