Mama Kandeh

Mama Kandeh

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Mama Kandeh is the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), who is rumored to be considering an alliance with President Adama Barrow’s NPP while maintaining that no formal outreach has occurred yet.

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Mama Kandeh, Secretary General and leader of the Gambia Democratic Party (GDC), has called the alliance between his party and the National People’s Party (NPP) a turning point for peace, stability, and development in The Gambia.

Kandeh says NPP–GDC alliance is about Gambia’s future
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-08-03
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Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow

Mama Kandeh is the leader of the GDC who is joining the NPP-led alliance.

Mama Kandeh joins NPP-led alliance
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-07-30
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President Barrow
President Barrow

Mama Kandeh is mentioned as the leader of the GDC, whose votes are discussed in relation to Yahya Jammeh.

Ex-minister Jawo: Gambia’s opposition must unite or face defeat
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-23
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Mama Kandeh is the leader of the GDC who calls for accountable leadership and criticizes the government's borrowing record.

GDC leader calls on voters to judge political parties by action
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-21
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Mr Mama Kandeh is the leader of the Democratic Congress of The Gambia and is advocating for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

Approche de l’élection présidentielle de décembre 2026 ; Mr Kandeh plaide pour un scrutin clair et transparent
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-13
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Mama Kandeh is the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress and is advocating for transparency and fair elections.

Kandeh urges transparency, fair election ahead of December polls
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-01-12
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Kandeh accused the IEC of failing to act as an impartial referee in past elections.

Mama Kandeh issues stern warning to IEC ahead of 2026 election
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2025-10-27
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Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow

In 2016, they voted for Honourable Mama Kandeh and disrupted Jammeh's win over HE Adama Barrow Coalition flag bearer.

The changing phases of Gambian politics
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2025-09-12
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Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow
Darbo
Darbo

Honourable Mama Kandeh equally has command of local languages and his oratory prowess in politics is amazing.

Political survival in Africa: Gambia in spotlight
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2025-09-02
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