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Explainer: Can NPP Keep Seat Against Opposition Alliance in Half-Die Vote

Kaddy Jawo2025-04-25T19:51:34+00:00

The contest in Banjul on Saturday between recent former allies, the ruling coalition and a former ruling party backed by the opposition, promises to be a hard-fought battle - a symbolic test of political strength with a year and a half until the presidential election.Kaddy...

April 25, 2025Kaddy JawoElection Hub, Explainers, The Big Story
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Explainer: Why Is the IEC Holding a By-Election in Banjul Half-Die Ward?

Kaddy Jawo2025-04-25T17:52:07+00:00

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia is holding a by-election in Banjul’s Half-Die Ward following the unexpected vacancy of the councillor position. The seat became vacant after Momodou Bah, the former councillor under the National People's Party (NPP), reportedly abandoned his post during...

April 9, 2025Kaddy JawoExplainers, Factchecking
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Explainer: How the IEC Chairman Is Appointed in The Gambia

Kaddy Jawo2025-04-08T16:18:20+00:00

What Is the IEC and Why Does It Matter?The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is a critical constitutional body in The Gambia, entrusted with the responsibility of conducting national elections, referenda, and ensuring the overall integrity of the electoral process. Its role is vital to the...

April 8, 2025Kaddy JawoExplainers, Factchecking
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