{"id":89229,"date":"2025-11-02T07:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T07:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/hamat-bah-warns-npp-not-to-underestimate-bensouda"},"modified":"2025-11-02T07:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T07:25:55","slug":"hamat-bah-warns-npp-not-to-underestimate-bensouda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/hamat-bah-warns-npp-not-to-underestimate-bensouda","title":{"rendered":"Hamat Bah Warns NPP not to Underestimate Bensouda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Minister of Lands and leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Hamat Bah, has cautioned members of the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP) and its allies against underestimating the growing influence of Talib Bensouda\u2019s newly formed Unite movement, describing it as a major threat ahead of the 2026 general elections.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an NPP rally in Kombo Sukuta on Saturday night, Bah acknowledged that Bensouda\u2019s emerging political platform poses a \u201cformidable challenge\u201d that could disrupt the ruling coalition\u2019s electoral ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not sit back and allow these small boys to disgrace us in this country,\u201d Bah declared, emphasizing that the NPP and its allied parties are vigilant and ready to defend their political ground. \u201cIf they come with a force of ten, we will respond with twenty,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n<p>The minister ridiculed Bensouda\u2019s Unite Movement for Change, mockingly referring to it as the \u201cMovement for Change for Worse,\u201d and prayed, \u201cMay Allah forbid us from it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite his criticism, Bah urged NPP supporters to uphold civility and avoid personal attacks. \u201cStop the insults and abuse. That is not Adama Barrow,\u201d he told the crowd, urging them instead to focus on promoting President Barrow\u2019s achievements. \u201cThe president has given us enough to campaign on. No one aligned with Adama Barrow should insult or use abusive language against anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further cautioned party members against disparaging young political figures. \u201cAll these young men and women who are coming up have every right to participate in the political process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Bah\u2019s remarks reflect mounting unease within the ruling party over the rising popularity of Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, whose political ambitions are increasingly seen as a credible threat to the NPP\u2019s dominance.<\/p>\n<p>The comments mark a noticeable escalation in political rhetoric as The Gambia moves closer to the 2026 presidential elections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Minister of Lands and leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Hamat Bah, has cautioned members of the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP) and its allies against underestimating the growing influence of Talib Bensouda\u2019s newly formed Unite movement, describing it as a major threat ahead of the 2026 general elections. 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