The United Democratic Party (UDP) has received with profound sadness the passing of Alhagie Dembo Bojang, National President of the National People’s Party (NPP), former National President of UDP, former National Assembly Member for Bakau Constituency and veteran politician.
Alhagie Dembo Bojang’s life was one of service, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to the people of The Gambia. As a founding member of the UDP, he stood firm and unshaken during the formative years of our great party, when courage was most needed and when the cost of political conviction was heavy.
As National President of the UDP for many years, Alhagie Dembo Bojang played a central and historic role in guiding our party through difficult times. He was not only a leader in title but in practice: he was a unifying figure whose wisdom and humility bound the party together. Under his leadership, the UDP strengthened its identity as a grassroots movement, deeply rooted in the struggles and aspirations of ordinary Gambians. His counsel, his patience, and his firm resolve inspired countless members and gave strength to the entire UDP family.
In Parliament, as the elected National Assembly Member for Bakau, he represented his constituency with integrity and devotion. He brought the concerns of his people to the national stage and exemplified what it means to be a true servant-leader. But beyond his constituency, his voice and presence symbolised the UDP’s unwavering commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity.
The UDP will forever remember him first and foremost as one of our own — a founding pillar, a dedicated National President, and a leader who gave his all to the cause of our party and the country. His legacy in the UDP is one of resilience, sacrifice, and fatherly guidance. We are proud to say that much of what the UDP has become was shaped by the foundation he helped build.
On behalf of the Party Leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the National Executive Committee, and the entire membership of the UDP, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the community of Bakau, His Excellency the President of the Republic, and the National People’s Party.
We pray that Allah the Almighty grants him Jannatul Firdaus and grants his family the strength to endure this painful loss. The UDP will always remember and Honour Alhagie Dembo Bojang for his sacrifices, his leadership, and his immeasurable contribution to our political struggle and to The Gambia.
The UDP will continue to uphold the values he stood for and honour his legacy of service to The Gambia. His memory will remain a guiding light as we strive for the just and prosperous Gambia he envisioned.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Signed
United Democratic Party (UDP)
