The ruling party secured victories in two local wards in the elections over the weekend. The National People's Party retained its seat in the Mansa Konko Area Council and won a new seat in the Bantanjang ward of the Brikama Area Council. The Bantanjang win came against an independent candidate who sought to maintain the seat after the previous councilor's death.
The main opposition United Democratic Party, issued a congratulatory statement. It praised residents for peacefully voting and strengthening local governance. The party acknowledged elections as a competitive but essential democratic pillar. It reaffirmed its commitment to constructive political engagement and policies improving citizen welfare.
The UDP also wished the newly elected councilors success. It urged them to serve their communities with integrity, transparency, and dedication to development. The statement emphasized the importance of accountability in local government.
The main opposition United Democratic Party, issued a congratulatory statement. It praised residents for peacefully voting and strengthening local governance. The party acknowledged elections as a competitive but essential democratic pillar. It reaffirmed its commitment to constructive political engagement and policies improving citizen welfare.
The UDP also wished the newly elected councilors success. It urged them to serve their communities with integrity, transparency, and dedication to development. The statement emphasized the importance of accountability in local government.
