Political Parties
The political parties represented in the National Assembly of The Gambia.
Legislature Composition
National People's Party
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<p>The National People's Party is a political party founded in 2019.</p>
United Democratic Party
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The United Democratic Party is a major political party founded in 1996.
National Reconciliation Party
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The NRP is a political party that promotes national unity.
Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction
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The APRC was the ruling party from 1996 to 2016.
People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism
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PDOIS is a socialist political party founded in 1986.
Independents
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Members elected without party affiliation, representing their constituents independently.
Role of Political Parties
Political parties play a fundamental role in The Gambia's democratic system. They organize citizens around shared values and policy positions, nominate candidates for election, and help translate the will of the people into government action.
In the National Assembly, party representation determines the composition of leadership, committee assignments, and the legislative agenda. The majority party typically holds key positions including the Majority Leader, while opposition parties provide crucial oversight and alternative viewpoints.
Members may also serve as independents, elected without formal party affiliation. These members represent their constituents while maintaining independence from party discipline on voting matters.