Gambia Democratic Congress

Gambia Democratic Congress is a political party in the Gambia led by Mama Kandeh, a former APRC National Assembly member. It was formed in 2016 and is standing candidates in the 2017 parliamentary election.[2] After its foundation, Kandeh toured the Gambia, attracting "huge" crowds.[3] The initial deputy leader, Facuru Sillah, later left the party after a dispute with Kandeh.[4]

Gambia Democratic Congress
LeaderMama Kandeh
Founded2016
Split fromAlliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction
IdeologySocial democracy[1]
Third Way
Political positionCentre to centre-left
National Assembly
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Website
www.gambiademocraticcongress.com
  • Politics of The Gambia
  • Political parties
  • Elections

References
  1. "Gambia Democratic Congress is a social democratic party, says party leader". The Point. 26 May 2016.
  2. "Mamma Kandeh's Gambia Democratic Congress Finally Joins the Fray". Fatu Network. 9 April 2016.
  3. Sidi Sanneh (15 July 2016). "Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) : The new kid on the block".
  4. "What's wrong with Mamma Kandeh's GDC?". What's On Gambia. 13 July 2016.
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