Whether they’re the ‘new kid on the block’ or the ‘new lion in the den’, the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has already injected some nervous moments in the country’s political landscape. Meet the executive members who, as we reported last week, are mostly Fulas and comprised only one female.

Party Leader:Mamma Kandeh, Jimara (former APRC NAM)

Deputy Party Leader:Yusupha Jaiteh, Bakau

Secretary General:Samba Bah, Farato

Deputy Secretary General:Abdoulie Cham, Wellingara

Public Relations Officer:Momodou M5 Jallow, Upper Falladu (former APRC NAM)

Treasurer: Lamin Bojang, Brikama

Auditor: Amadou Kah, Medina Sering Mass

Asst. Auditor: Momodou Jallow, Brikama

Propaganda Secretary and Foreign Affairs:Momodou Batchilly, Garawol

Campaign Manager: Adama Manjang, Yundum

Deputy Campaign Manager: Ousman Sowe, Niumi

National Youth Mobiliser: MC Cham Jnr, New Jeshwang

Deputy Youth Mobiliser: Ebou Lowe, Ebo Town

Head of IT: Alpha MS Jallow, Old Jeshwang

Asst. Head of IT: Kabiru Manneh, Brikama

Logistic Manager: Momodou Baldeh, Nema

Asst. Logistic Manager: Lamin Demba, Siffoe

National Women Mobiliser: Ndey Gajaga, Serre Kunda                                         

Next week, we will bring you why the GDC is reluctant to disclose to the public their executive members’ educational backgrounds and work experience.  And also, why Tina Faal was identified as party mother.