NDP Leader Kebba Madi Bojang Says Party Ready to ‘Rescue’ Gambia After Securing IEC Registration

By Seedy Jobe

The leader of the newly registered National Democratic Party (NDP), Kebba Madi Bojang, said his party is ready to begin what he described as the work of “rescuing” The Gambia after receiving its official registration certificate from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Sept. 17, shortly after receiving the certificate, Mr. Bojang described the occasion as an important milestone for the party following what he said had been a lengthy and challenging registration process.

He said the NDP remained committed throughout the process to meeting the requirements established by the electoral commission and commended the IEC for completing the party’s registration.

The certificate, Mr. Bojang said, formally establishes the NDP as a registered political party eligible to participate in elections.

“This is a party that we formed with a system to change this country,” he said.

Mr. Bojang said the NDP’s agenda would center on three priority areas: health, education, and agriculture, which he described as fundamental to the country’s development.

He argued that a healthy population is essential to productivity, education is critical to opportunity and development, and food security is necessary for the well-being of citizens. The party, he said, believes many of the country’s most pressing needs are connected to those three sectors.

Mr. Bojang said the NDP would begin its political activities immediately, though he stressed that its initial focus would extend beyond elections. The party, he said, plans to engage Gambians on how citizens and political parties can work together to advance national development.

He also said the NDP wants to challenge the perception that opposition parties should be viewed solely as adversaries of the government, arguing that they also have a role to play in the country’s development.

Asked whether the NDP would consider joining a coalition ahead of the 2026 presidential election, Mr. Bojang said the possibility remained open.

He said any partnership would depend on whether prospective allies share the NDP’s principles and vision. He added that discussions on political cooperation had already begun, citing NAFA’s decision to join forces with the party.

Mr. Bojang said the NDP was not primarily concerned with securing leadership of any potential alliance but was prepared to work with political actors who share its stated goal of bringing change while preserving peace.

“It is time to rescue the country,” he said.