In the Eye Africa TV interview, Bensouda claimed the Local Government Commission of Inquiry was never about accountability but was created solely to destroy his political career. He said Minister Hamat Bah confirmed this during an NPP rally in Sukuta, where Bah reportedly declared war on the UMC, openly signalling the government’s intentions.
Bensouda stressed that his entry into politics was never driven by personal financial gain, arguing that he already owns successful businesses. “I joined politics to help rescue the country from the challenges it is facing,” he said.
Looking ahead, the UMC leader announced that his movement will contest the 2026 presidential election, insisting no one can stop the movement.
He expressed confidence that the party will grow into the country’s largest political force and ultimately win the December 2026 polls.
Reflecting on his years at the helm of the KMC, Bensouda highlighted what he described as major achievements under his administration. These include the construction of five markets, the creation of a women’s empowerment fund; the building of cold-storage facilities; the drilling of boreholes, and the distribution of 12,000 dustbins across the municipality.
He also cited the donation of 70 hospital beds to Kanifing General Hospital, the provision of five ambulances to health facilities, and the delivery of five fire trucks to stations across KMC. According to him, the council was the first in the country to invest millions of dalasis in music and sports development.
Bensouda added that his council pioneered the establishment of ward offices for councillors, designed to improve engagement with residents.
He said the KMC also introduced public telephone hotlines for complaints and corruption reporting. As a result, he said 23 staff members were investigated for corruption, and he recommended their dismissal to the Local Government Commission.
However, the mayor lamented that several planned development initiatives were blocked by the central government. Among these, he cited a proposed municipal bus service, road construction and rehabilitation projects, and an affordable housing scheme for low-income families; projects he said could not proceed because the government prevented the council from moving forward.
