Tamsir Jasseh, the independent candidate who withdrew his nomination for president of the Gambia, has issued a statement justifying his decision to endorse President Adama Barrow. The Gambia heads to the polls on December 4th and with the incumbent President Adama Barrow facing five challengers including his political godfather, Ousainou[Read More…]
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Gambia 2021: Disqualified Independent Candidate Marie Sock Reacts
My fellow Gambian citizens and supporters, I have sad news to share. As you know, I have dual citizenship, Gambian and American. To be a candidate for the presidency of The Gambia, a candidate is, quite rightly, required under The Gambian law, to be a Gambian citizen exclusively. To meet[Read More…]
Gambia 2021: Mai Fatty’s Appeal Against Exclusion Hits A Snag
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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