The Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee, CTMC, successfully concluded its 8th Strategic Session on Saturday, 13th June 2026 at Metzy Hotel, Senegambia. The session was hosted by the Forward Gambia Movement, FORGAM, under the leadership of Ambassador Essa Bokar Sey.
The meeting brought together political parties and movements engaged in coalition talks for the December 5th, 2026 presidential election. Commencing the sitting, the general assembly appointed Lawyer Assam Martin the Coalition Spokesman.
The meeting then proceeded through the moderation of CTMC Chairman, Professor Yerro Mballow, who commended FORGAM and Ambassador Sey for their hostage.
Prof. Mballow urged all parties and movements to engage frankly and respectfully, expressing confidence that members will conclude the process with a clear roadmap and renewed trust.
CTMC Secretary General, Mr. Ebrima S. Bah, presented the minutes of the previous session hosted by the Democratic Renaissance Party of former Vice President Aja Dr. Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang. The minutes were moved, seconded, and adopted by the house.
Host’s Remarks: “Building Unity Through Consensus, Patience, Virtue, and Decorum”
In his welcoming statement, host and Leader of Forward Gambia Movement, Ambassador Essa Bokar Sey, set the tone for deliberations under the theme: “Building Unity Through Consensus, Patience, Virtue, and Decorum”.
Ambassador Sey reminded delegates that coalition building is not a meeting of partisan interests, but a convergence of patriotic minds placing national interest above individual ambition. He emphasized four guiding values:: Consensus,Patience, Virtue & Faith, and Decorum . He said building a solid bridge that will last centuries is better than shattering the hopes of our children with short-sighted selfishness.
Ambassador Sey concluded with a call for unity under the Almighty:, adding that the Gambian people are watching us; that History will not judge us by positions held, but by the sacrifices we made.
Key Outcomes
Members discussed a series of agenda items critical to coalition formation. A major item was the Framework for Shared Governance, Democratic Renewal and National Transformation submitted by APP Sobeyaa. The framework will guide discussions on power-sharing, institutional reform, and national priorities ahead of 2026.
The session reaffirmed CTMC’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and issue-based politics as The Gambia prepares for December 5th, 2026.
Next Meeting
The 9th Strategic Session is scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026 and will be hosted by the UNITE Movement for Change, led by Talib Bensouda, at Baobab Hotel.
Submitted by Ebrima S. Bah, Secretary, CTMC.
Long Live Coalition Building. Long Live National Unity. Long Live The Republic of The Gambia.
