“My first step is to ensure that the audit reports are respected, every audit report that comes will matter to me. Whoever is found wanting on corruption must face the law without mercy.”
He also pledged to strengthen accountability by ensuring that government audit findings receive the attention they deserve and that reports submitted to the National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee are acted upon.
Mr. Badjie stressed that loyalty to his party or closeness to him would not protect anyone from prosecution.
“It will not benefit you if you know me, it will not even benefit you if you are in my party or if you are my relative. The laws are the laws, and corruption will never be tolerated as long as my government exists.”
Turning to youth unemployment and irregular migration, Mr. Badjie said many young Gambians were risking dangerous journeys abroad because they had lost hope in finding opportunities at home.
He pledged to create more economic opportunities for young people, including providing access to loans to help them establish businesses and pursue entrepreneurial ventures. However, he did not explain how the proposed programme would be financed or administered.
On national security, Mr. Badjie argued that The Gambia already has enough laws, but the country’s biggest challenge remains weak enforcement. He said his administration would apply the law fairly and consistently, adding that lasting national development cannot be achieved without security.
Mr. Badjie also confirmed that he will contest the 2026 presidential election.
“One thing I assure you is that, God willing, I am contesting in 2026, whether people understand it or not, whether they believe it or not, I am telling you with certainty that my ballot box will be there, and I will contest.
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