By Fatou Sillah
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has declared that The Gambia will witness a change of government following the 2026 presidential election. Speaking at the party’s mega rally in Jambur, Bojang called on opposition leaders and supporters to unite behind whichever candidate emerges as the opposition’s flagbearer.
“There is going to be a new president in 2026,” Bojang told supporters.
He urged political leaders to put aside their differences and focus on their shared objective of bringing change to the country.
“Political party leaders, it is time for us to change this country. There is no need for us to be angry with one another because there is no point in it. We all want the same thing, and none of us has achieved it yet. Whoever emerges as the leader among us should be accepted as the will of God. Whoever is chosen by Gambians should receive our full support so that the person can win,” he said.
Bojang also addressed ongoing discussions about opposition unity ahead of the 2026 election, insisting that opposition parties will work together.
“Our competitors are always asking whether we are going to be united, but let them know that we are going to be united,” he said.
The NDP leader further criticized the government’s performance in key sectors, particularly healthcare. He argued that the country’s health system has deteriorated and called for greater attention to the nation’s main referral hospital, the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH).
“This government has failed our health facilities, and the health sector is in decline. EFSTH is located beside the State House, and I believe any president should pay special attention to the country’s main hospital and understand the struggles of the patients there,” he said.
Bojang also criticized the government’s handling of agriculture and youth employment, linking rising crime rates to unemployment among young people.
“The youths who are involved in theft in this country are doing so because of a lack of employment, which has been caused by the NPP government,” he alleged.
He further called on future leaders to uphold the fundamental rights of citizens and expressed concern over the reported killings of young women in foreign bureaus operating in the country.
“I am urging all Gambians, especially opposition presidential aspirants, that whoever leads among us should ensure that people enjoy their fundamental human rights,” he said.
Bojang concluded by calling on President Adama Barrow to step aside if he believes he is unable to effectively govern the country.
“If you cannot govern us, then you should resign and hand over the country to someone who can govern before the presidential election. There is no need to trouble yourself in 2026 because there is going to be a new president in 2026,” he said.
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