Jammeh’s Movement to Declare Coalition Stance Soon, Says Lawmaker
Former President Yahya Jammeh’s "No To Alliance" movement is poised to become a pivotal kingmaker in The Gambia’s December presidential election, signaling a likely coalition with opposition parties to unseat Adama Barrow, though it has not ruled out fielding its own candidate. The movement’s non-negotiable condition for any partnership is Jammeh’s guaranteed return to The Gambia, which it frames as a commitment to national peace and reconciliation rather than a security threat. While the movement’s grassroots base proved decisive in the 2021 election by boosting GDC’s votes, its final allegiance hinges on strict terms and conditions, not mere coalition membership. Ultimately, the strategic calculus favors joining a coalition as the most viable path to electoral victory, making Jammeh’s return the critical linchpin that could reshape the political landscape.