Gambia court rejects challenge to Barrow poll victory

Gambian President Adama Barrow

Gambian President Adama Barrow. The country's main opposition wants the court to annul the outcome of the December 4, 2021 presidential elections.  PHOTO | AFP

The Gambia's Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by the country's main opposition to annul the outcome of the December 4 presidential elections, in which incumbent Adama Barrow was declared victor.

The United Democratic Party (UDP) of political veteran Ousainou Darboe said the election campaign had been tainted by corruption and bribery.