National People’s Party (Gambia)
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The National People's Party is a Gambian political party founded in December 2019 by incumbent President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow.
History
The NPP was founded in December 2019 by Adama Barrow as a vehicle to seek a second term in the 2021 Gambian presidential election.[1] Relations had deteriorated between Barrow and his former party, the United Democratic Party (UDP). In 2019, Barrow dismissed UDP party leader Ousainou Darboe as his Vice-President following disagreements.[2] Dou Sano, a presidential adviser, told the press that the "National People’s Party is here for all Gambians, it is here to wipe the tears of Gambians by solving the problems of Gambians."[3] Reaction to the creation of the party was varied. Some Gambians commented that as a citizen Barrow had every right to found a party, while others argued it was a betrayal of the Coalition 2016 agenda.[4]
Governance
Barrow is party leader and Secretary General of the party.[2] It was registered with the Independent Electoral Commission on 31 December 2019.[5]
Electoral history
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Adama Barrow | 457,519 | 53.23% | Won Vorlage:Y |
National Assembly elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 143,826 | 29.19% | Vorlage:Composition bar | New | 1st | Largest party in coalition government |
References
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- ↑ Katarina Hoije: Gambian President Forms New Party In Possible Re-Election Bid In: Bloomberg, 1 January 2020. Abgerufen im 2 June 2020
- ↑ a b Gambia president launches own party after rift with ruling coalition In: Africa News, 3 January 2020. Abgerufen im 2 June 2020
- ↑ Kebba Ansu Manneh: “National People’s Party Is Here for All” In: The Chronicle, 2 January 2020. Abgerufen im 2 June 2020
- ↑ Abdul Karim Jaiteh: Public React To President Barrow’s National People’s Party In: The Voice, 7 January 2020. Abgerufen im 2 June 2020
- ↑ President Barrow registers his new political party as he eyes a second term In: Gambiana, 31 December 2019. Abgerufen im 2 June 2020