Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Party Leader and Secretary General of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has been extended an invitation to witness the ongoing Democratic convention in the United States. The convention marks the official nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.
Darboe, a statesman and longtime advocate for democracy, is currently in Chicago for this significant event. This visit is a notable milestone, as Darboe becomes the first opposition leader from The Gambia to attend such an event in the United States.
As political parties across the world exchange ideas and strategies, such events create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration on shared values like good governance, human rights, and free and fair elections.
Kamala Harris’s nomination has generated significant attention, symbolizing an ongoing commitment by the Democratic Party to diversity and inclusion. The invitation extended to Darboe is also seen as a gesture of solidarity with African political leaders committed to advancing democracy within their regions.
As the world watches the U.S. elections closely, the participation of influential figures from across the globe adds a layer of significance to this political event.
