Gambia Democratic Congress
Gambia Democratic Congress | |
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| Leader | Mama Kandeh |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Split from | Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction |
| Ideology | Social democracy[1] Third Way |
| Political position | Centre to centre-left |
| National Assembly | 5 / 58
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Gambia Democratic Congress is a political party in the Gambia led by Mama Kandeh, a former APRC National Assembly member. It was formed in 2016 and is standing candidates in the 2017 parliamentary election.[2] After its foundation, Kandeh toured the Gambia, attracting "huge" crowds.[3] The initial deputy leader, Facuru Sillah, later left the party after a dispute with Kandeh.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Gambia Democratic Congress is a social democratic party, says party leader". The Point. 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Mamma Kandeh's Gambia Democratic Congress Finally Joins the Fray". Fatu Network. 9 April 2016.
- ^ Sidi Sanneh (15 July 2016). "Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) : The new kid on the block".
- ^ "What's wrong with Mamma Kandeh's GDC?". What's On Gambia. 13 July 2016.
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