Opposition leader Mai Ahmad Fatty, has suffered setback in his appeal against his disqualifications from next month’s presidential election. Mr Fatty of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) was excluded from the race by electoral commission Saturday evening for failing to met one of the requirements set out in the election[Read More…]
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Gambia 2021: Opposition Leader Hydara Backs Barrow
Sheikh Tijan Hydara has become the latest opposition leader to endorse President Adama Barrow in next month’s presidential election. The Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) leader was disqualified from contesting the election by the electoral commission for failing to meet certain legal requirements. In a letter to his supporters,[Read More…]
Gambia 2021: Election Boss Gives Reason For Disqualifying 15 Candidates
The Chairman of the Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has defended the decision to disqualify 15 candidates from contesting in next month’s presidential election. Aliou Momarr Njai said the decision was made following careful consideration and thorough vetting of the various nomination documents the candidates have submitted to the commission[Read More…]