Date: February 4th, 2026

Rejoinder – Kebba Jallow Sabotaging the PPP’s New Direction and Momentum to Benefit Political Opponents.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has taken note of a publication circulating in the public domain which suggests that the PPP, as a political institution, has dragged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to court over a party leadership dispute.

For the avoidance of doubt, and in the interest of public clarity, the PPP wishes to state in the strongest and most unambiguous terms that Kebba E. Jallow, the former Party Leader of the PPP, is deliberately and relentlessly pursuing a course of action aimed at undermining the Party, sabotaging its unity, and obstructing the progress and positive direction the PPP is currently taking.

First and foremost, the PPP wishes to state categorically that this lawsuit was not initiated, approved, or authorised by the People’s Progressive Party through its recognised constitutional structures. The action in question was filed by Kebba E. Jallow, the former Secretary General and Party Leader, who is pursuing the matter in his personal capacity as a former office holder. It is therefore misleading and inaccurate to present the matter as though the PPP, as a unified institution, took the IEC to court.

The PPP is a constitutionally governed party and not an organisation driven by individual decisions or personal interests. The Party is guided by its constitution and administered through lawful organs and processes, including the National Congress, Central Committee, National Executive Committee, and other established bodies responsible for decision-making. In this regard, any action carried out in the name of the PPP must be based on collective decisions and proper constitutional authority. No individual—past or present—can unilaterally institute legal proceedings and portray it as the position of the Party without due mandate from the Party’s competent organs.

It is important to remind the public that Hon. Ousman Madikay Faal constitutionally defeated Kebba E. Jallow at the Party’s elective congress approximately more than one year ago. For Kebba E. Jallow to file a lawsuit after an entire year has elapsed clearly demonstrates an intention that goes beyond genuine constitutional concerns. This action points to a deliberate attempt to create unnecessary objections, sow confusion, and provoke disunity within the Party—especially at a time when the PPP is experiencing renewed momentum, unity, and a positive direction aimed at growth and national relevance.

The PPP finds Kebba E. Jallow’s actions deeply disturbing, disruptive, and inconsistent with the spirit of party unity, reconciliation, and democratic maturity. The Party has observed with concern that this legal action is being pursued in a manner that risks undermining internal stability and distracting the Party from its mission and national responsibilities.

While the current leadership of the Party has exercised maximum restraint and patience in the interest of unity, reconciliation, and moving forward together, it must be stated that the Party cannot allow repeated actions that threaten its cohesion and progress. The PPP will therefore take decisive and appropriate decisions, consistent with its constitution and disciplinary procedures, to ensure that such disruptive actions do not persist within the Party.

Furthermore, the PPP wishes to place on record that the new leadership assumed office under challenging circumstances and had to rebuild the Party’s operations almost from the beginning. This was largely due to the refusal of Kebba E. Jallow to conduct a proper handover, including his failure to surrender key party documents, materials, and properties that rightfully belong to the institution and not to any individual. Despite these obstacles, the Party leadership remained focused, committed, and determined to restore order, structure, and progress in the PPP.

The Party is also concerned that presenting this matter as a “PPP versus IEC” case creates a false public impression and unfairly suggests that the PPP has collectively declared hostility against the IEC or rejected its internal democratic processes. Such framing misleads the public, damages the reputation of the Party, and distorts what is essentially a matter pursued by an individual. The PPP therefore calls on the media and public commentators to exercise responsibility and avoid narratives that misinform the public or unnecessarily inflame tensions.

The PPP reaffirms its commitment to peace, internal democracy, constitutionalism, and due process. The Party continues to respect the IEC as a national institution mandated to regulate political parties within the confines of the law. The PPP believes that disagreements and internal disputes should be resolved through lawful processes, constructive engagement, and sincere reconciliation efforts, rather than through sensational public portrayals that undermine unity and stability.

In the spirit of professionalism and fairness, the PPP respectfully urges the media outlet and all those circulating this story to correct the public record by clearly stating that this matter is a case filed by Kebba E. Jallow and not a lawsuit instituted by the People’s Progressive Party as an institution.

To all PPP members, supporters, and the Gambian people, we encourage calm, unity, and continued commitment to the values that have sustained our Party for decades. The PPP remains focused on its mission of strengthening democracy, restoring trust in public leadership, and building a better Gambia for all. We will not be distracted by narratives that seek to misrepresent our position or weaken our collective resolve.

Let it be clearly understood: this lawsuit is not a PPP lawsuit. It is a legal action initiated by Kebba E. Jallow, a former Party Leader, and must be understood and reported as such.

Ousman Madikay Faal
Secretary General and Party Leader
People’s Progressive Party