National Democratic Action Movement
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The National Democratic Action Movement (NDAM) is a political party
in The Gambia
. NDAM was formed by Waa Juwara in 2001, following the presidential election
that year. Juwara broke away from the United Democratic Party, accusing the party leader Ousainou Darboe
of complacency.
In 2005, the party joined the opposition National Alliance for Democracy and Development
(NADD) coalition.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in The Gambia
The Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia, commonly referred to as The Gambia, or Gambia , is a country in West Africa. Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal except for a short coastline on the Atlantic Ocean in the west....
. NDAM was formed by Waa Juwara in 2001, following the presidential election
Elections in the Gambia
Elections in Gambia gives information on election and election results in Gambia.Gambia elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people...
that year. Juwara broke away from the United Democratic Party, accusing the party leader Ousainou Darboe
Ousainou Darboe
Ousainou Darboe is a Gambian human rights lawyer and politician. He is leader of the country's main opposition party, the United Democratic Party ....
of complacency.
In 2005, the party joined the opposition National Alliance for Democracy and Development
National Alliance for Democracy and Development
The National Alliance for Democracy and Development is a five-party coalition of Gambian opposition political parties.It was officially launched January 2005 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Democratic Action Movement , National Reconciliation Party ,...
(NADD) coalition.