The Gambian President Adama Barrow has told the ruling National People’s Party-led coalition to address their electoral weakness ahead of the May 20 mayoral election after suffering defeat in Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region in the just concluded local government council elections.

The ruling National People’s Party was massively battered by its political arch rival, United Democratic Party in the said regions.

However, Barrow said: “these gains must be consolidated and all NPP members and partner parties are urged to take stock of these elections by identifying our strengths and weaknesses and proffering solutions in preparation for the Mayoral and Chairmanship elections that would close the current electoral cycle.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba