Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has outlined an ambitious policy agenda focused on healthcare, agriculture, education and public-sector reform, promising major changes if his party wins the next general election.
Addressing supporters at an NDP rally in Buffer Zone on Sunday, Mr. Bojang said an NDP-led government would increase investment in essential public services, create greater economic opportunities and improve the implementation of government programmes.
He described the forthcoming election as an opportunity for Gambians to choose a new political direction, arguing that many citizens were dissatisfied with the current administration and ready for a change in leadership.
On healthcare, Mr. Bojang pledged to modernise medical facilities by providing improved equipment and raising the standard of care across the country. He said an NDP government would also offer scholarships to young Gambians to study medicine and other health-related disciplines.
“Our government will expand the healthcare sector with enough equipment and bring it up to standard,” he said. “We will also send Gambian youths on scholarships to study medicine and other medical skills so that we can reduce the transfer of Gambian patients to other countries for treatment.”
Mr. Bojang also promised increased support for farmers, including the provision of tractors and other agricultural machinery to boost productivity and strengthen food production.
In the education sector, he said the NDP would introduce reforms aimed at improving quality and ensuring that young Gambians receive the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to national development. However, he did not provide detailed proposals.
As part of a broader restructuring of government, the NDP leader proposed separating the Ministry of Works from the Ministry of Transport. He argued that establishing two independent ministries would improve administrative efficiency and allow each institution to concentrate on its specific responsibilities.
Mr. Bojang also criticised the government over questions surrounding vehicles used by opposition parties. He said the authorities should first explain the source of vehicles being used by the ruling party before investigating the opposition.
“If you investigate yours, then we would also investigate ours,” he said.
He further argued that money spent on vehicles for political activities could have been better used to provide vehicles, equipment and logistical support to the country’s security services.
Concluding his address, Mr. Bojang urged Gambians to support the opposition, declaring that the country was prepared for a transition of power.
“Opposition will take over this country, and nothing will stop that by the grace of God,” he said. “There should be a change of government because people are tired.”
