Gambia’s veteran opposition chief Ousainou Darboe has submitted his nomination papers for the December 5, 2026, presidential election, declaring it is going to be his sixth and last run. The 78-year-old chief of the United Democratic Celebration offered the required documentation, together with his citizenship data, asset declaration, and 5,000 supporting signatures, to the chairman of the nation’s electoral fee as stipulated within the nation’s structure. Darboe has contested in every of the nation’s presidential elections since 1996. He served as overseas minister and vice-president beneath President Adama Barrow earlier than their political relationship deteriorated in 2019. Chatting with reporters, Darboe vowed to combat corruption and revive financial alternatives for the nation’s residents. He blamed failed financial insurance policies for pushing younger Gambians towards harmful migration routes to Europe. Candidates will study on November 16 whether or not their bids have been accepted.
