By Fatou Sillah
Dodou Jah, a member of the National People’s Party (NPP), former Deputy Spokesperson of the APRC, and political commentator, has said that the newly formed UNITE movement represents a potential political challenge to both the ruling party and opposition groups ahead of the 2026 presidential election.
Speaking in an interview with Kerr Fatou, Jah cautioned against underestimating the movement, regardless of its current size, citing its alignment with opposition objectives to unseat the incumbent government.
“They are a threat to the NPP; they are a threat to the opposition. You cannot rule that out. They have one ambition—removing the government—so whether they are big or small, they remain a threat,” he stated.
Jah further argued that UNITE could weaken opposition parties by drawing support away from them, particularly from those with similar political agendas.
“If I am in the opposition and a new group emerges with overlapping objectives, it could split support. For instance, a base of 50 could easily be reduced to 30. That makes them a threat to the opposition as well,” he explained.
He also suggested that UNITE may face challenges in joining or endorsing any coalition, especially in light of its strained relationship with the United Democratic Party (UDP). According to Jah, such a move could have internal repercussions for the movement.
“They cannot simply align themselves with a coalition and declare support. That could have significant consequences for the movement internally,” he said.
Jah additionally questioned whether UNITE would be willing to support a coalition led by UDP leader Ousainu Darboe, noting that past divisions could undermine trust and complicate cooperation.
“When a faction breaks away from a party, bringing both sides back together often comes with trust issues,” he added.
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