The National Reconciliation Party is a political party in The Gambia. It was founded in 1996 and is led by its founder Hamat Bah.
Previously an opposition party, it has now been part of a coalition government headed by President Adama Barrow since 2017.
History The National Reconciliation Party was founded in 1996 by Hamat Bah as part of his intention to run for the presidency. He ultimately finished third in the presidential election, which was won by Yahya Jammeh. The party remained in opposition to him for the next twenty years.
The NRP was part of Coalition 2016, which fielded activist Adama Barrow as their candidate and successfully denied Jammeh a fifth term in that year's presidential election. The party has since been a key member of Barrow's government, with Bah serving as Minister of Tourism and Culture.
Notable members
Hamat Bah, Leader of the NRP (1996–present), NAM (1997–2005), Minister of Tourism and Culture (2017–present) Modou Bamba Gaye, NAM (2015–2017) Samba Jallow, NAM (2012–present), National Assembly Minority Leader (2012–present)
Electoral history Presidential elections Election Candidate Votes % Result 1996Hamat Bah 21,759 5.52% Lost 2001 35,671 7.78% Lost 2006 Halifa Sallah 23,473 5.98% Lost 2011 Hamat Bah 73,060 11.11% Lost 2016 Adama Barrow 227,708 43.29% Won
National Assembly elections Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Government 1997 Hamat Bah 6,639 2.16% New 4th 2002 11,914 20.90% 1 3rd 2007 15,783 5.99% 1 4th 2012 14,606 9.43% 1 2nd 2017 23,755 6.26% 4 4th 2022 14,153 2.87% 1 6th
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