United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and presidential flag bearer of the Gambia First Coalition, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has pledged to leave a lasting legacy of national development and institutional reform if he is elected President of The Gambia for a single five-year term.
Speaking after submitting his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Darboe outlined four priority areas he said would define his administration: constitutional reform, security sector reform, economic transformation, and public service reform.
The veteran politician said his government would prioritize the adoption of a new Constitution that reflects the aspirations and expectations of Gambians, describing constitutional reform as a key pillar of his agenda.
On security sector reform, Darboe promised to ensure the full implementation of reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s security institutions and improving the welfare and morale of personnel in uniform.
He said members of the security services should take pride in their profession and service to the nation, adding that his administration would work to create a more professional and effective security sector.
Darboe also outlined plans for economic transformation, pledging to implement progressive policies that would lay the foundation for The Gambia’s transition from a least developed country to a middle-income economy.
According to him, achieving sustainable economic growth and improving living standards would remain a central objective of his administration.
The UDP leader further vowed to pursue comprehensive reforms in the civil and public service, with a focus on fairness, efficiency, and improved conditions for public servants.
He stressed that no public servant should feel disadvantaged or unfairly treated by the state, promising a system that recognizes and rewards dedication and service.
Darboe expressed confidence that most of the proposed reforms could be achieved within a single five-year term, while acknowledging that economic transformation would require sustained efforts beyond his tenure.
“My single term will leave a legacy of greatness for The Gambia,” he declared.
