A leaked audio recording has surfaced allegedly implicating Kebba Madi Bojang, a prominent political figure and declared presidential hopeful, in orchestrating land evictions across parts of The Gambia’s West Coast Region.
The recording, obtained by JollofNews, appears to capture Mr. Bojang directing eviction operations while advising landowners to comply under the guise of later intervention on their behalf. The audio has stirred public concern, especially given Mr. Bojang’s aspirations for the 2026 presidential race.
In one segment of the recording, an unidentified landowner can be heard in a tense exchange during an eviction being carried out by officials of the Sheriff Division, led by Abdoulie Fatty. When the phone is handed to Mr. Bojang, Mr. Fatty addresses him as “Honourable” and explains that the eviction order is being enforced with Police Intervention Unit (PIU) support. The landowner, reportedly resistant to the eviction, is then advised by Mr. Bojang to cooperate. He is heard saying, “You know what to do, I am personally working on your issue, so that they exclude you. But if you insist, others will do the same. All I want you to do is whatever they say, just say yes since that’s what the law says. Just act as if removing some of your belongings, others will do the same and I will talk to them.”
Another conversation in the leaked audio features a man identifying himself as “Ausu Boy,” who tells Mr. Bojang he was attacked during a land dispute. Mr. Bojang, addressing him as “uncle,” urges him to avoid confrontation and not challenge the authorities. “You know how eviction is. If you try to be adamant, your people will also do the same. That’s why I don’t want you to follow the man with your heart. Just do as I said, please. I am working on a plan.”
The leaked recording sheds light on the growing crisis of land disputes and forced evictions in Kombo North and Kombo South, areas that have seen repeated clashes over ownership rights. Victims often describe feeling trapped between court orders, administrative enforcement, and alleged manipulation by influential figures. For many Gambians, eviction means not only the loss of property but also years of unresolved litigation and personal turmoil.
Mr. Bojang’s alleged involvement in the controversy comes at a sensitive moment. Having openly declared his intention to contest the 2026 presidential election, his image as a leader is now under scrutiny. While the authenticity of the recording has yet to be independently verified, its circulation has already sparked debate about the intersection of politics, power, and land ownership in The Gambia.
