Gambiaj.com – (BUSUMBALA, The Gambia) – National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Kebba Madi Bojang was questioned by police at the Busumbala Police Station on Friday evening, September 4, 2026, over fertilizer he has been distributing to farmers.
Bojang said he was initially instructed to report to the Farato Police Station but was later directed to Busumbala, where he was questioned about the source, type, and packaging of the fertilizer.
Bojang: I Bought It Locally
Speaking after the questioning, Bojang said he did not import the fertilizer from Europe but purchased it from a company operating in The Gambia.
According to him, the company has been in operation for about ten years and is licensed by the government.
“I told them to go and ask the company that brought it here. My only responsibility is to buy it and distribute it to farmers,” Bojang said.
He maintained that questions concerning the product’s importation, composition, technical specifications, and customs obligations should be directed to the company that brought it into the country.
Bojang said police also asked him about the type of fertilizer and the bottles used for its packaging. He argued that he was not in a position to provide technical information about the product.
Training and Farmers’ Feedback
Bojang further claimed that the company had trained Gambians on how to apply the fertilizer and that some of those trained were working with his team to educate farmers on its use.
He also said farmers who had used the product had reported positive results.
“Many people who used it told me it is good. It has been in use since the time of Jammeh,” he said.
Questions Over Customs Duties
Bojang also questioned the decision by Minister Demba Sabally to send a director and customs officers to his residence to inquire about the fertilizer and whether the necessary duties had been paid.
He said he told the officials that such information should be established through official customs records.
“They don’t know their work. They should go through their records to know who imported the fertilizer,” Bojang said.
He reiterated that his role was limited to purchasing the fertilizer from the local company and distributing it to farmers, while matters relating to importation, licensing, composition and customs duties should be addressed to the importing company.
The police have not publicly disclosed the outcome of the questioning or indicated whether further action will be taken in connection with the fertilizer.
Leave a Reply