Marie Barrow, once a rising organiser within the National People’s Party (NPP) in Wuli East, has crossed over to the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) with 27 supporters. The group was received Monday morning at the UDP bureau in Wuli East, adding new energy to the party’s efforts ahead of[Read More…] Marie Barrow, once a rising organiser within the National People’s Party (NPP) in Wuli East, has crossed over to the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) with 27 supporters. The group was received Monday morning at the UDP bureau in Wuli East, adding new energy to the party’s efforts ahead of[Read More…] Gambia News | JollofNews
Marie Barrow Leads 27 Supporters In Defection From NPP To UDP
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