Halifa Sallah, coordinator of the Team Gambia Grand Coalition, announced the formation of the organization on Monday, 19 October 2026. This coalition plans to contest the presidential election scheduled for December 2026, following six months of consultations among various political parties and movements. The Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026 was formed following these six months of consultations among political parties and movements. Halifa Sallah announced the formation of the coalition at a press conference on Monday, 19 October 2026. The coalition plans to contest the presidential election scheduled for December 2026.
"The purpose of this press conference is simple. We engaged in consultation for six months and came to you to announce an agreement to establish Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026," Sallah stated. He added, "Everything that comes into being must have a purpose. And we told you that the purpose of establishing this coalition is to give Gambia back to her people." Regarding the group's internal dynamics, Sallah noted, "We’ve learned to trust each other. We’ve learned to emulate each other. And we have learned to know what commitment can do if that commitment is guided by clarity and vision."
Coalition Vision and Purpose
Team Gambia Grand Coalition leaders formed specialized committees composed of various professionals and community members to evaluate national challenges and develop policy solutions. These bodies operate as part of the organizational structure to identify specific issues requiring attention across the country. The coalition has established committees involving various professionals and community members to identify and address national challenges. These committees are tasked with reviewing the current state of affairs and formulating strategies that align with the coalition's overarching objectives. By bringing together experts from multiple fields, the coalition aims to present a full platform for the electorate.
Coalition organizers scheduled the next phase of operations for the campaign committee to occur between 22 October and 28 October. The coalition intends to extend the work of its campaign committee from the 22nd to the 28th. Members will utilize this period to expand the scope of their activities and finalize logistical preparations for the electoral cycle. During this time, the campaign committee will focus on refining the outreach strategies developed during the initial consultation phase. The coordination of these activities is intended to ensure that the coalition is fully prepared for the upcoming political activities leading up to the December 2026 election.
The organizational structure of the Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026 is designed to facilitate communication between the leadership and the various professionals involved in the committees. By creating these specialized units, the coalition seeks to ensure that every aspect of the national challenges is thoroughly analyzed. This methodical approach to policy development is a primary focus for the coalition as it prepares for the campaign period. The work carried out by the committees between 22 October and 28 October will serve as a foundation for the broader campaign strategy that will be executed in the weeks following this period. As the coalition moves forward, the emphasis remains on the commitment to clarity and vision that Halifa Sallah noted during the announcement. The integration of community members into these committees is intended to provide a direct link to the concerns of the public as the coalition moves toward the December 2026 presidential election.
