The National People's Party's candidates in the upcoming National Assembly election have allegedly received D400,000 each for their campaign.

"Their party gave them D400,000 for their campaign," said a source close to the ruling party.

The election is scheduled to be held on April 9. According to the Independent Electoral Commission, a record 252 candidates have been nominated to contest - 167 are sponsored by political parties while 85 are independent candidates.

President Adama barrow is embarking on a nationwide tour from 19th-31st March to campaign for his candidates.

In a press statement, the NPP disclosed. "The tour will give the President the opportunity to thank constituents for the trust and confidence in him by voting him in office massively in the December 4th Presidential election as well as to ask electorate throughout the country to finish the job by voting in his NPP and partner parties candidates countrywide for the April 9 National Assembly Election."