The Gambia Democratic Congress hit back hard at NPP lawmakers for killing diaspora voting rights. They want Gambians living abroad to tell their relatives back home to kick President Adama Barrow out of office when voting happens in 2026. This strategy worked before when people living outside the country helped remove former president Yahya Jammeh in 2016. Around 200,000 Gambians living elsewhere just lost their chance to vote because NPP members scrapped Clause 14 from the Election Bill.
"The time has come for us to take back our rights and ask for leaders who truly represent what people want," the GDC stated. They believe President Barrow never actually wanted Gambians abroad to vote. He talked big about changes during campaigns and promised he would step down after three years. These promises vanished after the elections. He turned friends who helped him win in 2016 into enemies by ignoring their importance.
Barrow also failed to deliver a new constitution despite burning through D116 million in tax money. He recently announced plans to run again in the 2026 presidential race because he needs to grow his political party. The GDC calls this a slap in the face to every citizen. They see it as proof Barrow cares more about political power than helping regular folks. His focus shifted from national progress to party interests.
The GDC promised to support letting all Gambians vote no matter where they live. They believe voting represents a basic right, not just a special privilege. The party urges everyone—even current Barrow supporters—to realize their rights face serious threats. They called for citizens across political lines to join together and demand different leadership. According to the GDC statement, only through unity can real change happen.
"The time has come for us to take back our rights and ask for leaders who truly represent what people want," the GDC stated. They believe President Barrow never actually wanted Gambians abroad to vote. He talked big about changes during campaigns and promised he would step down after three years. These promises vanished after the elections. He turned friends who helped him win in 2016 into enemies by ignoring their importance.
Barrow also failed to deliver a new constitution despite burning through D116 million in tax money. He recently announced plans to run again in the 2026 presidential race because he needs to grow his political party. The GDC calls this a slap in the face to every citizen. They see it as proof Barrow cares more about political power than helping regular folks. His focus shifted from national progress to party interests.
The GDC promised to support letting all Gambians vote no matter where they live. They believe voting represents a basic right, not just a special privilege. The party urges everyone—even current Barrow supporters—to realize their rights face serious threats. They called for citizens across political lines to join together and demand different leadership. According to the GDC statement, only through unity can real change happen.
