Former Vice President Fatoumatta Tambajang has urged Gambian women to move beyond being passive supporters in politics.

Speaking ahead of the 2026 presidential election, Tambajang highlighted a worrying trend saying that ” women often attend political events to “clap and dance” rather than take on meaningful leadership roles.

“Women must stop clapping and start leading,” she emphasized, calling on women to step into decision-making spaces and influence national policies.

Tambajang framed active political participation as essential not only for personal empowerment but also for shaping a more inclusive and equitable governance system in The Gambia.

Her comments underline her own ambition to run for the presidency, while simultaneously challenging women across the country to rethink their role in politics, from cheering from the sidelines to leading at the forefront.

“True change comes when women are not just observers but architects of their future,” Tambajang concluded, reiterating her call for a new generation of female leaders.

By Adama Makasuba