In order to fulfil the Constitutional Requirements for qualification as a candidate for the Presidential election, Lord Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has tendered his resignation with effect from 6 November 2026. This marks the conclusion of 8 years 5 months in office during which he reformed council service delivery and local governance.
He now seeks the presidency, aiming to become the fourth President of the Republic of The Gambia and to address institutional failures, corruption and poverty at the national level.
