12/01/2022
CAMARABA KO UDP WATOSITA @ 25
UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY
10th January, 2022
FOR APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATURE
FOR 9TH APRIL 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS*
Members and supporters of United Democratic Party (UDP) and the General Public are hereby notified that UDP intends to contest all the fifty-three (53) seats in the National Assembly of The Gambia in the forthcoming April 9th 2022 National Assembly Elections;
In view of the need to strengthen the bond of unity in the party for more seats, vibrant and strong opposition in the Six Legislature in this trying time, the National Executive Committee resolved to retain the current twenty-two (22) UDP National Assembly Members (NAMs) subject to confirmation of interest by the NAM on or before 20th January 2022;
Applications are invited from interesting members of the party for the positions of National Assembly Members for the thirty-one constituencies (vacant seats for UDP) and where a siting UDP NAM opt not to contest;
Application shall be addressed to The Chairperson of The Selection Committee and submitted to the Chairperson of the Constituency Committee on or before 31st January, 2022;
Constituency Chairperson shall submit application(s) to the Regional Secretariat for onward submission to the National Secretariat on or before 3rd February 2022 and 7th February 2022 respectively;
National Selection Committee will preside over the selection of candidates on the 15th February 2022 which shall comprise:
(a) National President (Chairperson);
(b) All National Executive Committee Members other than the aspirants for candidature;
(c) Five members from the Constituency Committee;
(d) Two members from the Regional Committee.
Selection shall be conducted as per UDP Constitution (Article 23 Paragraph 3), and 1997 Constitution of The Gambia (Sections 89 and 90).
By: Alhagie S. Darbo
Senior Administrative Secretary
