Gambia: Nothing Can Stop Me From Running for 2029 Elections

Gambia: Nothing Can Stop Me From Running for 2029 Elections

The "Martyrs' Day", commemorating the victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024, provided Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the opportunity to deliver a two-pronged speech: an urgent appeal for internal cohesion within the party and the government, and a firm demand for judicial reform.

Nothing can stop me from running for 2029 elections -- Sonko

The Prime Minister called for the restoration of internal dialogue: "We must come together, discuss the country, the party, and listen to everyone's feelings." He reiterated that those who share the same goal must consult with one another. Sonko urged his supporters to exercise restraint, warning them against verbal excesses and emotional outbursts. He emphasised that a disagreement is a call for better communication, not a rupture. In a gesture…