BANJUL, THE GAMBIA-The NADD leadership impasse has been finally laid to rest, as Halifa Sallah, of the opposition PDOIS, was today  confirmed as the coalition's  flag bearer, the Freedom Newspaper can authoritatively reveal. Latest reports from Banjul say the prominent and vocal politician was  officially named by his colleagues to lead NADD in the country’s 2006 polls. Halifa, a charismatic politician is been  described in many quarters as a sellable candidate who could posed as a threat to incumbent President Yahya Jammeh.

His nomination followed the withdrawal of the United Democratic Party leader Ousainou Darboe from NADD amidst charges of mistrust amongst opposition officials pedelled by Darboe. Lamin Waa Juwara is said to have conceded to Halifa’s nomination.

It is not yet clear if Darboe and Hamat will rejoin their colleagues in the struggle to unseat Jammeh come October. We will keep you posted about developments. NADD is to issue a statement this afternoon to announce the selection of Halifa as flag bearer.