Africa-Press – Gambia. Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the newly formed National Democratic Party (NDP), has responded strongly to recent comments by Presidential Adviser Saihou Mballow regarding a vehicle previously allocated to Bojang by the National People’s Party (NPP). In an interview with journalist Lamin Touray, Bojang dismissed Mballow’s claims and questioned his credibility.
“I want to clarify the issue of the NPP vehicle raised by Saihou Mballow. I believe Mballow has lost his network. You tell him something today, and he forgets it tomorrow,” Bojang said. “That vehicle was returned long ago, right after the 2021 presidential election. Musa Bah called me and said President Barrow instructed that I return the vehicle. I complied, even though others didn’t return theirs. I asked my driver to hand it over. That was the end of the matter.”
On allegations made by Mballow regarding diplomatic passports, Bojang dismissed them and sarcastically responded, “Let him wait until he starts issuing ‘Mballow Kunda’ Diplomatic Passports—then we can talk. These passports are Gambian, not personal.”
Bojang also took issue with comments made by Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally, who reportedly declared he was ready to “spill blood” in defense of President Barrow.
“I was deeply ashamed to hear such remarks coming from a government minister,” Bojang said. “Statements like that are not only irresponsible but dangerous. Every president owes his position to the people. If you spill their blood, who will he govern? If I were in his position, I would resign. His words undermine the role of a leader and a minister. At the NDP, we stand firmly against any form of violence.”
Bojang also addressed serious allegations from NPP supporter Mama Jabbi, who claimed he sponsored a boat for a perilous migration attempt that resulted in the deaths of several young Gambians.
“I completely reject these baseless accusations. I have never funded or supported any such journey—neither in Jambur nor elsewhere,” he stated. “There is no evidence that I contributed a single dalasi. Let them speak to the parents of the victims. I had no involvement, and I leave the judgment to God.”
He claimed these accusations only surfaced after his departure from the NPP, suggesting they are politically motivated.
“My decision to leave the party should not justify false accusations. Some of those spreading lies were once at my door seeking financial help. One even claimed the president sent her, asking me to adopt her as a sister. I helped her financially with a program in Brufut. Now she joins others in tarnishing my name,” Bojang said, declining to mention the individual by name.
He challenged his accusers to take legal action: “If anyone truly believes I sponsored that boat, I dare them to take me to court. Let’s allow the truth to come out in the open.”
Bojang also addressed rumors that he was granted special favors by President Barrow in the form of a sand mining license.
“The president never gave me any mining opportunity. It was Lamin Jatta, the former NPP West Coast Chairman, who proposed it,” Bojang clarified. “I’ll give a full account in due course. People will see the sacrifices I made for that party.”
He concluded by affirming that he has no intention of returning to the NPP.
“A lot of people left the NPP, but for some reason, my exit has become controversial. Why is that? Let the NPP answer. Those accusing me of being ungrateful don’t understand the meaning of the word. I will never return to the NPP—even if it means going to Mile 2 [prison], I am prepared,” Bojang stated.
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