Mai Ahmad Fatty is a Gambian politician, who served as the

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under

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Early life and education

Fatty was born in Kerewan Village, Wuli east district to a Muslim family.

Legal career

Political career

From 1 February to 10 November 2017 he was

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. Since 2009 he is the leader of the

Gambia Moral Congress The Gambia Moral Congress (abbreviated GMC) is a political party in the Gambia. The party was founded by the lawyer Mai Ahmad Fatty in 2009. The motto of the party is ''People Power for Human Rights and Economic Justice''. The GMC was part of the C ...

(GMC). From 2011 to November 2016, he left

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, after being threatened following the 2011 presidential election. Ahead of much anticipated 2026 president election he has joined the ruling National people's party (NPP) grand coalition. The move, according to them is aimed at solidifying the ruling part ahead of the crucial 2026 presidential election. Furthermore, he has vowed to work with coalition partners in ensuring that Barrow won the forthcoming election The NPP party's executive welcomed the GMC leaders and their supporters, describing the move as key ahead of the presidential election.

References

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