Tamsir Jasseh has confirmed he will throw his hat into the ring for the December presidential election.
The former director general of the Gambia Immigration Department first announced running for the highest office in the land on July 1.
Mr Jasseh who is the national president of Gambia Action Party has now confirmed to The Fatu Network he will seek the Office of President in December.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr Jasseh asked Gambians for their support while announcing his bid.
“To all my Facebook friends, please be informed that Insha Allah I intend to seek the Office for the President of the Republic of The Gambia in the upcoming general elections. I kindly ask for your support,” he wrote.