People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism

The People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism is a radical socialist political party in the Gambia. Its candidate at the presidential elections of 18 October 2001, Sidia Jatta, came fifth with 3.0% of the popular vote. At the elections, 17 January 2002, the party won 3 of 48 seats but did not win any seats in 2007.

PDOIS is led by Halifa Sallah, who is the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.

In 2005, PDOIS took part in the foundation of the National Alliance for Democracy and Development.

PDOIS publishes Foroyaa, which comes out thrice a week.

Political parties in the Gambia

Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress National Alliance for Democracy and Development National Convention Party NDAM PDOIS PPP National Reconciliation Party United Democratic Party

Portal:Politics List of political parties Politics of the Gambia

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