“What is more worrisome is our ministers and presidents when they return it never occurs to them to bring in these developments,” he said, adding that the country continues to face the same challenges inherited from previous generations.
Bensouda called on citizens to vote for better governance, promising that his movement would bring change if elected. He emphasised the importance of meaningful political participation, urging especially young people to focus on obtaining voter cards rather than engaging in symbolic rallies.
“We want real politics, insisting that change can only come through the ballot.”
Bensouda said the moment was about the young people of Sabach Sanjal, framing the event as part of a wider shift in the country’s political landscape. According to him, the Unite Movement is dominating conversations across the country, with its name consistently coming up in rallies and discussions. He argued that this growing visibility reflects both relevance and momentum.
He pointed to May 16 as a defining date, promising that from Kartong to Koina, the movement will stage something significant that will signal its full arrival on the national stage. “Everyone will know that the big fish has entered the arena,” he declared, drawing parallels with his past electoral victory over the NPP mayoral candidate, which he said mirrors his confidence in defeating President Barrow in the upcoming December elections.
While welcoming new members, Bensouda assured them they would not regret their decision, describing the movement as one driven by accountability, patriotism, and national transformation. He stressed that the country must aim higher, questioning why The Gambia still struggles with access to basic necessities such as water.
He concluded with a bold projection, stating that before September 2026, the Unite Movement for Change will become the biggest political party in the country.
