Banjul South lawmaker Fatoumata Njie will contest against former mayor for Kanifing Municipal Council Kebba E Jallow, the party said in a statement.

Mr Jallow has been leading the PPP since Papa Njie stepped down last year for an ambassadorial position in Nigeria.  

The party will hold its congress later this month and new leaders will be selected.

“Kebba E Jallow and Fatoumata Njie (Touma) will be contesting for Secretary-General and Party Leader while Momodou Ndow and Pa Ousainou Saho will be contesting for Deputy Secretary-General and party leader. 

“The positions of National President, Deputy National President, and National Treasurer went unopposed therefore Alhagie Lamin Nanko National President, Hon Duta Kamaso Deputy National President, and Amie Jallow Foster National Treasurer are duly nominated subject to confirmation by the national congress on the 27th February 2021,” the party said.

“Maimuna Sawaneh and Sheikh Manka will be contesting for Deputy National Treasurer Positions. Ebrahim Savage voluntarily withdrew his application for personal reasons. 

“We wish to congratulate Alhagie Lamin Nanko, Hon. Duta Kamaso and Amie Jallow Foster for their successful nomination and apparent winner for their respective positions.”

“The central committee unanimously appointed Abdoulie Bah, Jainaba Bah, and Ousman Jeng as electoral commissioners. All members are advised to exercise decorum during the campaign period which begins today,” the party added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba