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Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh says Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s withdrawal from the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) flag bearer race exposes deeper cracks within the opposition party ahead of the 2026 presidential election.
Bensouda, the Kanifing mayor, confirmed on Saturday that he would not challenge UDP leader Ousainou Darboe and also resigned as Organising Secretary. Darboe called the decision “difficult but honorable,” urging party unity and restraint.
Jobarteh said the move reflects lingering tensions and questioned the party’s readiness for internal democracy. “The cracks reflect that the party is still firmly in the grip of one person and conservatism,” he said.
He warned that UDP’s electoral prospects depend on how it manages the fallout and whether it can build or join a coalition.