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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Youth for Change and Development has announced its official joining of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), marking a notable step in the country\u2019s evolving political landscape as it approaches the 2026 presidential election.<\/b><\/p>\n

One Buba Bojang is the founder and leader of Youth for Change and Development (YCD), a youth-led organisation. He is based in Jambanjelly and has been actively involved in political and development initiatives aimed at empowering Gambian youth.<\/p>\n

In late 2023, Buba Bojang led over 300 youths to join the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP), expressing a desire to share ideas and help the government achieve development goals through a detailed manifesto focused on truth, accountability, and alignment with the NPP\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n

He emphasised at the time that the group\u2019s objective was not seeking positions but collaborating for effective governance and national progress.<\/p>\n

However, by mid-2024, Youth for Change under his leadership renounced its support for the NPP, indicating a shift in their political alignment or strategy.<\/p>\n

Mr Bojang said the decision was taken following a meeting with UDP leader Ousainu Darboe who was able to convince them that their ideas and advice will be listened to and adhered to if they are in the national interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a fruitful meeting with Mr Darboe and I must say he is a man of wisdom who has The Gambia at heart. He assured us of his commitment to ensuring inclusive governance that would attempt to serve the interest of all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bojang said his group is committed to a politics of justice and accountability and any party that doesn\u2019t champion that cannot work with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur decision to join the UDP represents a united front driven by a shared vision to empower youth and catalyse national progress through democracy and inclusive governance which the UDP epitomises,\u201d Buba Bojang told The Standard yesterday.<\/p>\n

He said the UDP, under the leadership of Ousainu Darboe\u2014known for his longstanding commitment to democratic values and human rights\u2014has emphasised the critical role of youth in the party\u2019s future and the nation\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe move sends a powerful message about the importance of engaging young people as key stakeholders in shaping The Gambia\u2019s future. Youth representatives within the UDP are increasingly influential in shaping policies and campaign strategies that prioritise education, skills development, and economic empowerment to tackle the structural challenges facing Gambian youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said his group envisioned that the partnership will help strengthen the UDP\u2019s appeal among the younger electorate, who has historically felt marginalised in political processes despite constituting a significant portion of the population.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn essence, this partnership with the UDP is more than a political strategy; it is a commitment to inclusive national development driven by young people\u2019s participation in decision-making and leadership. It underscores a renewed political momentum in The Gambia, fuelled by the collective desire for a transparent, accountable government that delivers tangible improvements in the lives of all Gambians, especially the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bojang said the coming months will be critical as the UDP and its youth allies mobilise to translate the partnership into a broader movement capable of winning the 2026 election and ushering in a new era of governance and development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have already conceived an idea of creating a committee that would soon commence a door-to-door sensitisation campaign to ensure that UDP\u2019s ideas and plans for this country are filtered across,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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