National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Kebba Madi Bojang has declared that The Gambia is set for a change in leadership following the 2026 presidential election, while calling on opposition parties to unite behind a single candidate.
Addressing supporters at the party’s mega rally in Jambur, Bojang expressed confidence that a new president would emerge in 2026.
“There is going to be a new president in 2026,” he told the gathering.
He urged opposition leaders to put aside political differences and focus on their common goal 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,” Bojang said. “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.”
Commenting on ongoing discussions surrounding opposition collaboration ahead of the 2026 polls, Bojang insisted that opposition parties would 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 also 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 Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the nation’s main referral facility.
“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 further accused the government of failing to address challenges in agriculture and youth employment, linking rising crime rates among young people to a lack of job opportunities.
“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 also called on future leaders to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights and expressed concern over reports of killings involving 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.
Concluding his address, Bojang challenged 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.
