Who is the new presidential candidate of NUP

Abdoulie Jammeh has emerged as the presidential candidate of National Unity Party. His appointment was announced on Monday.

Mr Jammeh is the former director general of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

He also worked at the Personnel Management office for six years. He also taught at at Gambia High School.

Mr Jammeh comes from Illiassa in Baddibu. His first daughter is married to UDP leader Ousainou Darboe’s son.

He holds a master’s degree in development management from Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.