People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism
The People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) is a socialist political party in the Gambia. Since 2005, it has been part of the National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD). It was part of Coalition 2016 in the 2016 presidential election, whose candidate, Adama Barrow, defeated long-time incumbent Yahya Jammeh. The PDOIS also publishes a party newspaper, Foroyaa, which was noted for its opposition to the Jammeh regime.
People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism | |
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| Leader | Halifa Sallah |
| Founder | Sidia Jatta |
| Founded | 31 July 1986 |
| Headquarters | Serekunda |
| Newspaper | Foroyaa |
| Ideology | Socialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colours | Brown |
| Slogan | "Liberty, Dignity and Prosperity" |
| National Assembly | 2 / 58
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| Website | |
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