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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), says the movement was established to reshape Gambian politics into a system that genuinely serves the people.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking on the movement\u2019s vision, Bojang emphasized the need for a politics rooted in national identity, inclusion, and representation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe movement is borne out of an urgent necessity to cleanse our political system of failed politics and come up with a politics that works for the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bojang stressed that Gambian politics must reflect the values and realities of the nation, adding that the current political landscape has left many citizens, particularly young people, disillusioned.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolitics in the Gambia has really been driven to the ground. We want to come up with new politics and a new way of politicking; we want to come up with a system of unity and one that runs on national identity,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the disenchantment of young Gambians with the political class and said UMC seeks to provide a platform that amplifies their voices.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you look at the young people, there is a lot of disenfranchisement and apathy when it comes to politics in the country. It is out of loss of hope; it is out of the idea that they do not trust the political class anymore,\u201d Bojang explained.<\/p>\n

Central to UMC\u2019s philosophy is the idea of unity for purpose. \u201cOur core value is to unite for purpose; we feel that we are one Gambia and we are one people, and it is important that we sell that message to the general populace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bojang added that the movement aims to build a government that reflects the aspirations of its citizens through collective engagement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we want to do is to build a state that reflects the wishes and aspirations of the people, but that can only be done through a united front, through a united people who would see that their government works for them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also reported strong public support for the movement, with thousands registering as members.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery single day, we get multiple calls, especially considering that I am the only visible appointed or elected leader of the movement. Currently, we have over 30,000 registered members, and our teams are currently crisscrossing the length and breadth of this country sharing the message,\u201d Bojang said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), says the movement was established to reshape Gambian politics into a system that genuinely serves the people. 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