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Gambian Ousainu Darboe promises constitution to limit presidential powers

By , based on Kerr Fatou

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Ousainu Darboe, leader of Gambia’s United Democratic Party, has promised a new constitution to limit presidential powers and strengthen parliamentary oversight of senior appointments. He presented the proposals at a fundraising event in Switzerland and wants, among other things, Parliament to confirm ministers and take part in the dismissal of the police chief, Kerrfatou reports.

Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has promised to propose a new constitution limiting the powers of the Gambian president and strengthening those of citizens and democratic institutions. He made the pledge at a UDP fundraising event in Switzerland, Kerrfatou reports.

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