By Seedy Jobe
Dr. Abdoulie Bojang, a former National Assembly aspirant and political commentator, has joined the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), saying his decision reflects a belief that The Gambia needs a new style of politics centered on ideas, accountability, and public service.
Dr. Bojang announced his decision on Saturday at the party’s headquarters in Fajara before UMC National President Ebrima Dibba, senior party officials, and supporters.
Describing the move as one guided by principle rather than political expediency, Dr. Bojang said he was motivated by optimism about the country’s future.
“This decision is not born out of anger. It is not born out of convenience. It is born out of hope,” he told supporters.
He said hope must be accompanied by action, arguing that meaningful political change requires commitment rather than rhetoric.
Drawing on his experience in academia, governance, and business, Dr. Bojang said his interactions with farmers, graduates, women entrepreneurs, fishermen, and civil servants had reinforced a common desire among Gambians for fairness, opportunity, and trustworthy leadership.
He said UMC’s vision seeks to shift political debate away from personal attacks and toward policy-driven solutions.
“The politics of tomorrow cannot be built on yesterday’s divisions,” he said. “The future belongs to those who build bridges, not walls. It belongs to those who compete through ideas rather than insults.”
Dr. Bojang also outlined what he described as his vision for leadership, saying public office should create opportunities for young people, women, entrepreneurs, and farmers rather than serve as a source of personal reward. He called for stronger institutions capable of outlasting individual leaders.
Reflecting on the country’s political future, he urged Gambians to embrace what he described as a more mature political culture.
“May history say that we chose courage over comfort, unity over division, service over self-interest, and progress over complacency,” he said.
Addressing young people, Dr. Bojang encouraged them to pursue their ambitions without believing success depended on political connections. He told women they were already shaping national development and said older generations would remain central to the country’s progress through their experience and guidance.
In his remarks, UMC National President Ebrima Dibba welcomed Dr. Bojang into the party, describing his decision as an endorsement of the movement’s direction.
Mr. Dibba said peace and national unity remained essential values and expressed appreciation for what he described as Dr. Bojang’s character and commitment to public service.
According to Mr. Dibba, although UMC is one of several political parties in the country, Dr. Bojang’s decision to join after what he described as careful reflection demonstrated confidence in the party’s vision.
Party officials said they view Dr. Bojang’s entry as a boost to UMC’s efforts to broaden its support base as political parties position themselves ahead of future elections.
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