Kemo Bojang, UMC Spokesperson
By Seedy Jobe
As the country approaches the 2026 presidential elections, the spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has called for unity among opposition parties, warning that a fragmented front could undermine their chances of challenging the ruling government.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on February 2, Kemo Bojang emphasized that Gambians are seeking both renewal in leadership and a more issue-focused approach to politics.
“The Gambian opposition cannot afford to enter the next elections fragmented. The message from the people has been loud and consistent. We have listened, and the time has come to act on their wishes,” he said. “What Gambians are demanding is clear. First, they want renewal in the way we do politics, politics that is issue-based. Secondly, they are calling for renewal in leadership and personality,” the statement added.
Mr. Bojang further urged opposition parties to present a clear roadmap outlining how the country could move toward a more prosperous and inclusive future. “The people are asking for something even more fundamental, a clear and credible roadmap. A roadmap that explains how we move from where we are now to the Gambia we all desire, through a genuinely united opposition.”
Addressing his fellow opposition members directly, Mr. Bojang cautioned against internal divisions and external pressures. “To my fellow opposition, we cannot allow ourselves to be held at ransom by any individual or any institution,” he said.
He also cited past elections, noting that opposition parties had historically struggled to present a united front, including in 2016 when some parties, such as the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), contested independently despite broader opposition alignment. “At no point in our electoral history have we had a so-called ‘two legged’ election. Even in 2016, when the opposition eventually united, parties like the GDC contested independently.”
Concluding his appeal, Mr. Bojang underscored that unity must emerge from negotiation and mutual respect rather than coercion.
“History teaches us an important lesson: unity is not born from fear or coercion, but from conviction, negotiation, and mutual respect. If we truly believe in change, then no one should act as a gatekeeper to the people’s will. The opposition must be bold enough to chart its own course, guided by the voices of Gambians who are asking plainly for unity, renewal, and a credible alternative that can deliver a new Gambia,” he said.
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