Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, THE GAMBIA) – The UNITE Party has co-opted former Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) chairman Omar Ceesay, former National Assembly member Tina Faal and Dr Abdoulie Bojang into its Central Executive Committee as part of efforts to strengthen its organizational structure ahead of the December 5 presidential election.
The decision was taken at a Central Committee meeting held on Tuesday, with the party saying the appointments were aimed at reinforcing its leadership capacity and preparing its structures for the work ahead.
The three political figures bring considerable political experience, having held prominent positions in different political parties.
Omar Ceesay served as National Assembly member for Niamina East under the GDC and later became the party’s chairman before leaving several months ago. His departure from the GDC was followed by his move into the UNITE political camp.
Tina Faal previously served as a nominated member of the National Assembly under the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) government. She later joined the GDC, where she served as deputy party leader.
Dr Abdoulie Bojang, meanwhile, was associated with the No Alliance Movement and has also been an influential figure in Gambian politics.
Their co-option comes as UNITE seeks to consolidate its political structures and expand its leadership base ahead of the December 5 presidential election, in which its leader, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, is contesting under the Coalition 2026 banner.
The party expects the experience and political backgrounds of the three new members to strengthen its Central Executive Committee as it prepares for the demands of the election campaign.
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