{"id":93107,"date":"2026-01-23T17:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/nam-sanyang-hails-bensouda-as-formidable-political-figure"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:51:02","slug":"nam-sanyang-hails-bensouda-as-formidable-political-figure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/nam-sanyang-hails-bensouda-as-formidable-political-figure","title":{"rendered":"NAM Sanyang Hails Bensouda as Formidable Political Figure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Hon. Yahya Sanyang, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Latrikunda Sabiji, has described Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Bensouda as the most formidable political figure in The Gambia, citing his leadership style and record in public service.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to The Voice newspaper on Tuesday, Sanyang said Bensouda\u2019s rise from a successful entrepreneur to mayor, and now a presidential aspirant, reflects a new model of leadership anchored on service delivery and political independence.<\/p>\n<p>Sanyang, a key figure in the UNITE Political Movement led by Bensouda, said the mayor\u2019s tenure at KMC has gone beyond routine local administration, positioning him as a catalyst for a new governance approach.<\/p>\n<p>He identified three pillars of Bensouda\u2019s political influence: tangible service delivery, strong appeal among young people, and strategic political independence.<\/p>\n<p>According to the lawmaker, unlike politicians who rely largely on rhetoric, Bensouda\u2019s leadership is evident in visible improvements within KMC, the country\u2019s most urbanised municipality. He noted that the mayor has addressed long-standing challenges inherited from previous administrations.<\/p>\n<p>Among the initiatives cited were reforms in waste management, including the introduction of more than 20 garbage trucks serving residential areas, upgrades to municipal markets, and the construction of The Gambia\u2019s first municipal library.<\/p>\n<p>Sanyang said Bensouda\u2019s tenure has been characterised by a bottom-up development approach that prioritises community needs over political patronage, describing it as a departure from traditional political practices.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Bensouda\u2019s emergence has encouraged youth participation in politics, with young people increasingly organising, registering, and voting for themselves rather than being used as political tools.<\/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. Hon. Yahya Sanyang, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Latrikunda Sabiji, has described Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Bensouda as the most formidable political figure in The Gambia, citing his leadership style and record in public service. 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