The National People's Party (NPP) and the All People's Party-Sobeyaa (APP-Sobeyaa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to contest the 2026 presidential election as alliance partners. The MOU was signed by Demba Sabally, Seedy SK Njie, Ousainou Bobb, and Barra Janneh. The parties aim to work together to elect the NPP presidential candidate and establish a government committed to a reform agenda. This partnership is built on national interest, democracy, and accountable government.
The MOU outlines nine priority reforms to be pursued between 2027-2031 if the NPP candidate wins. These include the enactment of a new constitution with presidential term limits and stronger institutional checks, comprehensive electoral reforms including diaspora voting, and operationalisation of the Anti-Corruption Commission. The parties also agreed to coordinate political and campaign efforts to present a unified front, with APP-Sobeyaa supporting the agreed presidential candidate.
The alliance recognizes the 2026 election as a choice not only about who governs The Gambia but also about whether the country can complete the reform process demanded by citizens. The NPP invited APP-Sobeyaa to become its partner in the NPP-led alliance, with the NPP providing the presidential platform. Both parties commit to a reform agenda while retaining their political identity and organisational independence.
The partnership is founded on national interest above partisan interest, democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law. The parties agreed to translate commitments into a National Reform and Delivery Programme with specific actions, responsible institutions, deadlines, and public accountability mechanisms. This understanding is not an electoral arrangement but a commitment to use a joint political mandate to complete reforms.
On representation, the MOU states that following an NPP victory, APP-Sobeyaa representatives shall be allocated positions in government. The minimum positions are set out in a Confidential Annex, with additional positions to be allocated based on competence. The parties aim to work together to present a unified front and implement the agreed reform agenda.
The alliance adds to a growing number of partnerships being formed ahead of the December 2026 presidential election. Other developments include Turo Darboe launching PMNU and holding back political faith declaration, and Essa Faal set to join Barrow camp in a major political shift. The NPP-APP-Sobeyaa alliance is a significant development in Gambia's political landscape.
The MOU concludes that the parties are committed to using a joint political mandate to complete reforms that have remained outstanding for too long. The partnership aims to promote democracy, accountability, and national interest in The Gambia.
Key points
- The NPP and APP-Sobeyaa parties have agreed to a national reform agenda, including a new constitution and diaspora voting.
- The alliance aims to promote democracy, accountability, and national interest in The Gambia.
- The parties have committed to a National Reform and Delivery Programme with specific actions and deadlines.
