Speaking in an interview with Menbe Kering TV, Bojang acknowledged the divisions that have complicated coalition talks but insisted that unity is “inevitable.” He argued that opposition parties should first campaign independently, build grassroots support, and measure their political strength before entering serious negotiations.
“If the running has not started and you ask people to come and talk, you end up fighting and hurting each other out of frustration,” Bojang said. “Everyone will be beating his chest, and that is exactly what happened. That is why they could not agree.”
He likened the political contest to a race, suggesting that by October the landscape will be clearer, with weaker parties more willing to compromise. Bojang dismissed concerns that current divisions could derail coalition efforts, stressing that the opposition shares a common objective: defeating the governing National People’s Party.
“This coalition is inevitable,” he declared. “We have all agreed that we are removing the incumbent, so we will eventually come to terms. We will not be divided when the time comes.”
Bojang’s remarks reflect a broader sentiment among Gambians who believe opposition unity is the only viable path to challenging President Barrow’s hold on power.
