Now in 2021, 6 parties sit on the ballot sheet bidding for Gambians marbles to drop into their barrel (a unique way the Gambians vote). Incumbent president Barrow’s party, the National Peoples Party (NPP) and the main opposition party the United Democratic Party (UDP) led by Ousainou Darboe were both expected to lead as the two largest parties.
As results came in throughout the afternoon of the 5th of December it became clear that that Adama Barrow had a clear lead and was later announced the winner of the election taking on a second term as president.