{"id":93741,"date":"2026-02-11T16:23:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/umc-spokesman-denies-kingmaker-role-aiming-for-state-house"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:49:39","slug":"umc-spokesman-denies-kingmaker-role-aiming-for-state-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/umc-spokesman-denies-kingmaker-role-aiming-for-state-house","title":{"rendered":"UMC Spokesman Denies Kingmaker Role Aiming for State House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, Kemo Bojang, on Sunday rejected suggestions that his political movement could serve as a political springboard for other presidential hopefuls, insisting instead that the movement is positioning itself to capture the presidency outright.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Mr. Bojang dismissed what he described as speculation that other parties might rely on UMC to secure the State House.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s nothing short of delusional to believe that another political party will clear the path for you to the presidency,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bojang challenged aspiring candidates to seek power independently, urging them to make their case directly to voters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you truly believe you deserve to lead this country, then have the courage to stand before Gambians, present your vision, and win an election on your own merit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also rejected any suggestion that UMC intends to play a subordinate role in future political alliances.\u201cUNITE is not a political ladder for anyone\u2019s personal ambition. We are not here to play the role of kingmakers,\u201d Mr. Bojang said, using the party\u2019s short name.<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the movement\u2019s long-term strategy, he said UMC was focused on building what he described as a disciplined, principled national organization, rather than engaging in tactical partnerships driven by short-term political calculations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is clear and unapologetic, our sight is firmly set on Marina Parade,\u201d he wrote, referring to the location of the State House. He added that the movement was grounded in \u201cprinciple, discipline, and national interest, not political desperation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bojang expressed confidence in UMC\u2019s prospects, saying he believed the party would form the next government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy the will of Allah, through unity, hard work, and the mandate of the people, we will form the next government,\u201d he said. \u201cAnything else is wishful thinking dressed up as strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, Kemo Bojang, on Sunday rejected suggestions that his political movement could serve as a political springboard for other presidential hopefuls, insisting instead that the movement is positioning itself to capture the presidency outright. 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