Gibba Says If Elected, Jammeh Will Be Given Platform To Respond To TRRC Findings

Almamy Gibba, flag-bearer of the No-To-Alliance movement, has vowed to give former president Yahya Jammeh an opportunity to respond to allegations against him, saying all victims of human rights violations must also be given a platform to tell their stories.

Gibba made the remarks yesterday after successfully submitting his nomination documents to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the 5th December, 2026 presidential election.

Gibba, who is the National Assembly Member for Foñi Kansala, was endorsed by former president Jammeh.

Speaking about the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Gibba said his brother was murdered at Farafenni Barracks, while his uncle was tortured during the Kartong attack.

“I am a victim. My brother was murdered, slaughtered, and those people [the perpetrators] were celebrated at the TRRC,” he said.

He promised that, if elected president, he would pursue national reconciliation by allowing Jammeh to respond to the allegations against him while ensuring that victims who were not given the opportunity to testify are heard.

“The former president is alleged [sic]. He will be given the right to speak up. The victims who were not even called upon, including my brother, will be given a time,” Gibba said.

He said his presidency would prioritise national unity, food self-sufficiency, electricity and national security.

Gibba also criticised the government over what he described as slow progress in security sector reforms. He said several important security bills, including the Police Bill, have not been enacted.

“I am not a Jola, Mandinka, Fula or Aku. I am a Gambian. I represent The Gambia, and I will always stand for The Gambia,” he said.

During the nomination process, IEC chairman informed Gibba that he would be notified of any corrections required after the commission completed its assessment of his documents. He also invited him to send a representative for the 15th November campaign programme reconciliation and attend the 16th November peace pact signing, subject to the outcome of the verification process.