Public confidence in the electoral system depends on transparency, accountability and the consistent application of electoral laws free from political influence or overreach. Safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of the voters’ register is a statutory responsibility of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and underpin credible elections and democratic governance and[Read More…]
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Citizens Call On Gambia’s Inert Political Parties To Engage Or Disengage
One of the political outcomes of the fall of dictatorship in The Gambia in 2016 is the proliferation of political parties in the country, but some citizens have now started interrogating the sincerity and seriousness of these now seemingly moribund parties, calling on them to be politically-engaged or disband. The[Read More…]
Could Dr. Ousman Gagigo Become Gambia’s Next President?
Economist and international consultant Dr. Ousman Gagigo and political allies have filed papers with the IEC for a registration of a new political party, and the question that arises is: Could Dr. Ousman Gagigo become the Gambia’s next President? Gambians head to the polls next year to elect their President,[Read More…]
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