ECONOMIC
FREEDOM
FOR EVERY GAMBIAN
“A nation's greatness is measured not by what it consumes, but by what it produces; not by the wealth of a few, but by the opportunities available to all.” — Prince Ebrahim Sanyang
POLLS OPEN: 5 DECEMBER 2026
“Poverty, youth unemployment and under‑development are not the destiny of the Gambian people. Different choices, made with discipline and vision, can produce different outcomes.”
— EFF The Gambia Manifesto 2027–2037 · Preamble
The EFF Manifesto is not a collection of empty promises. It is a costed, sequenced, and accountable plan for national renewal — anchored in seventeen foundational pillars, each delivering visible, tangible benefits to every district of The Gambia.
A COSTED PLAN FOR NATIONAL RENEWAL
Each pillar delivers visible, tangible benefits to every district — not promises, but measurable commitments subject to independent audit and public scrutiny.
Economic Freedom & Productivity
250,000 new jobs. Rice self-sufficiency. USD 500M Agricultural Fund. A productive, export-oriented Gambia.
Human Capital & Social Justice
Free education, 5,000 new teachers, universal health coverage, and old-age pension for every Gambian over 65.
Infrastructure & Digital Transformation
Universal electricity by 2035. Clean water by 2030. National fibre backbone. Digital ID for all citizens.
Governance, Rule of Law & Integrity
Defend the Constitution. No term limit extension. Judicial independence. Merit-based public service.
National Unity & Strategic Sovereignty
Reject tribalism. Africa First. Climate resilience. One nation, one future — no citizen left behind.
District-Level Investment Agenda
USD 2B National District Investment Fund. One District, One Product across all 53 districts and 8 LGAs.
People's Livelihood Programme
53 ambulances. 265 district buses. USD 300/month elderly pension. 53 ICT skills centres for youth.
Implementation & Accountability
National Transformation Council. Citizen Dashboard. Annual Progress Report.
Tourism & Global Positioning
Africa’s most affordable tourist hub. Coastal five-star development. Tourism entrepreneurship fund.
World-Class Infrastructure
Banjul Port deep-water expansion. Road network expansion. Banjul International Airport upgrade.
Forestry & Environmental Eco-System
Climate resilience. Forest and biodiversity protection. Sustainable land management.
Groundnut Processing
Value addition through local processing. Modernise the groundnut value chain. Guaranteed minimum farm-gate prices.
First-Class Hospitals
Universal Health Coverage. Hospital infrastructure expansion. Health workforce development.
Other Areas of Excellence
Creative arts and heritage. Blue economy and maritime. Digital skills and entrepreneurship.
Accountability & Financing
Domestic revenue mobilisation. Diaspora bonds. Innovative finance.
Fisheries Hub & Processing
Fish processing plant and cold storage. Combat IUU fishing. Aquaculture development.
Security as the Foundation
Professional armed forces. Police modernisation. Border management and cybersecurity.
17 PILLARS TOTAL
Plus: Tourism Hub, World-Class Ports, Fisheries, Forestry, Hospitals, Security & more.
EFF IN PICTURES
From the bustling markets of Serekunda to the riverside agricultural communities of Upper River Region — witness our people-driven movement.
POVERTY IS NOT THE DESTINY OF ANY GAMBIAN
The EFF Manifesto recognises that the challenges facing The Gambia — unemployment, poverty, weak infrastructure, food insecurity, energy deficits, and institutional fragility — are not natural disasters. They are the product of choices made and choices avoided. Different choices, made with discipline and vision, can produce different outcomes.
Our country is blessed with fertile land, abundant waters, a youthful population and 500 recorded marine fish species. We are not lacking in talent, ideas or ambition; we have simply failed to turn that potential into shared prosperity.
The Atlantic and the Mediterranean must not become graveyards for Gambian dreams.
The most painful symptom of failure is the “back way” — young Gambians risking their lives for Europe. The EFF Tourism Masterpiece commits 25,000 youth jobs so that tomorrow does not have to be found across the sea.
Total Estimated Investment: USD 25 billion over 10 years. Financed 55% from domestic revenue, with development partners, private sector, diaspora bonds, and green finance completing the balance. Every commitment is costed, phased and independently audited.
PEOPLE'S LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME
National development must be felt in the daily lives of citizens — not just seen in macroeconomic statistics. No Gambian left behind.
1 District, 1 Ambulance
Every district gets a fully equipped ambulance by 2028. No mother or patient lost on the road to care.
1 District, 5 Commercial Buses
District-owned buses connecting villages to markets, schools and hospitals — 80% government subsidised.
Universal Elderly Pension
Monthly payments to every Gambian citizen aged 65 and above. Dignity and security in old age — guaranteed.
Digital Skills for Youth
One Digital Skills Centre per district — coding, design, cybersecurity, fintech. Seed grants for startups.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH
EFF works to end poverty, create 250,000 jobs, and build a stronger Gambia.
Every Gambian deserves a fair chance to succeed.
SHARED VALUES. SHARED PROSPERITY.
WHY NOW?
EFF Gambia has not come to preach despair. We have come with credible solutions: jobs, food security, free education and healthcare, climate resilience, a digital economy, and a Gambia connected to global markets on fair terms.
This movement belongs to the mother in the market, the farmer, the fisherman, the teacher, the nurse, the worker and the unemployed graduate who still believes tomorrow can be better. Our vision: a prosperous, united, secure and sovereign Gambia in which every citizen can work, prosper and live in dignity.
CAN ALL THIS BE ACHIEVED? YES.
With discipline, careful planning and honest government. Every commitment will be costed, phased and monitored through a National Transformation Council, a Delivery Unit in the Office of the President, annual independently-audited Progress Reports, and a live Citizen Dashboard.
An EFF-led government will publish targets and annual progress. Judge us by delivery. This is not charity from political leaders — it is the rightful return of the people's resources to the people.
PRINCE EBRAHIM FOR PRESIDENT 2026
Development economist. Investor. Philanthropist. Chairman of Royal Africa Holdings. 20+ years of sovereign trade experience. Four graduate degrees from UK and Netherlands universities.
EFF PROJECTS
The EFF does not wait for elections to deliver change. These are our ongoing grassroots projects — buses, kitchens, water, youth enterprise — delivered now.
