Africa-Press – Gambia. Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), has declared that no distraction will deter his party and its allies from their mission to secure victory in the 2026 presidential elections.
Speaking to journalists following a meeting between President Adama Barrow and members of the governing coalition, Mr. Fatty emphasized that the alliance was firmly united and committed to “charting an effective future” for the country. He stressed that their primary focus is crossing “the Rubicon” in 2026—a reference to achieving electoral success and further consolidating national development.
“Now we are focused on that. And I can assure you that no amount of distraction is going to derail that focus,” Mr. Fatty said. “We will remain on the path of consolidation and continuity to achieve a total victory in the 2026 elections. That is where we are focused. And we have a track record to fight on.”
Mr. Fatty noted that the coalition’s strength lies in its leadership and the broad support it enjoys among Gambians. As the elections approach, he said, the campaign will remain grounded in issues, policies, and ideas—steering clear of political theatrics and divisive rhetoric.
“So we will continue to talk to Gambians. And we are going to ensure that as we approach 2026, it is going to be based on issues, on policy, and on ideas. Anything else that is contrary to that, well, we can leave other people to howl about it. But we are going to focus on our strengths, which are policy success, conviction, commitment, and a vision for a developed Gambia that will be an envy to none, particularly in the sub-region. That is why we are here. That is what we are focused on. We will have the naysayers who will say everything,” he said.
Acknowledging that no nation is without flaws, Mr. Fatty described governance as an evolving process, not an immediate achievement. He argued that while challenges persist, what is important is the government’s willingness to confront and address them.
“We have no camps, no worries at all. And we believe that we are on the path to victory. And we will continue to focus on the ball. We have our eyes set on the ball. 2026 is going to be a game changer that is never witnessed in our history,” he said.
He said their mantra is centered on continuity and consolidation, and they are fully aware that development is a gradual process — a marathon, not a sprint.
“So you cannot achieve everything at all times and you cannot solve all problems all at once,” he emphasized.
He further explained, “But there is a very focused approach to the development challenges that this country is facing and there is a serious commitment to tackling them and we have seen real evidence in how statecraft has been managed so far. But suddenly, that is not to say that everything is hunky- dory,” he said.
Mai also acknowledged the challenges the country continues to face, but highlighted that what stands out most is the willingness to confront and work through them.
“Certainly there are challenges we still have to face as a country. But what is more impressive is the willingness to work on them. So we will continue to perfect the process because democracy itself is an experiment in governance. It is not a perfection in the art of governance,” he said.
He described governance as a deeply complex task, especially because it deals with human needs, which are constantly evolving.
“We are handling human exigencies,human aspirations, human needs, which are very fluid. And in these very challenging times, in this moment in history, when we are experiencing a mutation in the way global politics is functioning, and this realignment and rearrangement of the international global order, theGambia has a role to play,” he concluded.
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