Africa-Press – Gambia. President Adama Barrow has called on members of his ruling National People’s Party (NPP) to aim for a 75% vote share in the 2026 presidential election, setting an ambitious goal as the party begins its early campaign efforts.
Speaking at an NPP women’s rally held in Janjanbureh on July 19, President Barrow reminded supporters of the party’s 53% victory margin in the 2021 election and urged them to build on that momentum.
“In 2021, we secured 53% of the votes. For 2026, I am challenging all of you—we must achieve 75%,” he stated.
The president expressed confidence in the party’s strength, noting that the NPP has the people and resources required to meet the target. He also announced that the party’s campaign for 2026 is already underway and emphasized that there is “no turning back.”
President Barrow urged party members to remain united, describing unity as the key ingredient for success.
“If you are united, no one can defeat you in this country. We have done more work than our opponents, we have better facilities, and we enjoy broader support,” he asserted.
He further claimed that “all the good people in The Gambia” stand behind him and the NPP.
In a strong gesture of support toward the party’s women’s wing, President Barrow pledged to personally sponsor all women-led rallies and events leading up to the 2026 elections—independent of party funds.
“From now until 2026, I will personally fund your rallies and programs,” he told the women in attendance, emphasizing their crucial role in political mobilization.
The president concluded by affirming the importance of women in politics, saying, “If a politician wants to succeed, women must be their allies—and women are my friends.”
Barrow’s remarks mark a decisive and early push for re-election, with a focus on unity, grassroots mobilization, and women’s empowerment within the party structure.
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