Written by: Alieu Jallow
A nationwide opinion poll commissioned by Gambia Participates has revealed strong public resistance to Ousainou Darboe’s presidential ambitions, with 63 percent of respondents saying they would not vote for him in 2026.
The poll also highlights debates over succession within the United Democratic Party (UDP), where 44 percent of respondents identified Talib Bensouda, the Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, as the preferred successor to Darboe.
Meanwhile, the findings suggest that President Adama Barrow is currently viewed as having the strongest prospects for victory in 2026, with 31 percent of surveyed voters seeing him as the most likely winner. The results point to a competitive race ahead, as Gambians weigh continuity against the prospect of new leadership.
