25 aspirants pick up nomination forms for Gambia election
The Independent Electoral Commission will start accepting nominations from November 3 to November 14 for the December 5 presidential vote.
25 presidential aspirants have collected nomination forms as The Gambia prepares for its 5th December 2026 election. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced that the official nomination period will run from November 3 to November 14. IEC Chairperson Joseph Colley stated that 23 forms had already been collected by potential candidates.
Colley said the IEC would announce a schedule for candidates to submit their credentials and meet legal requirements. He urged all aspirants to abide by the stipulated regulations for an orderly and transparent process. The IEC is also finalizing the voter register, recruiting polling staff, and expanding voter education.
The IEC is concerned about misinformation and fake news on social media impacting the democratic process. Colley called on political actors and social media users to ensure information about the electoral process is accurate and verifiable. Revising Court hearings on voter registration objections are nearing completion, with 1,694 objections submitted.
Why it mattersGambia's presidential election will proceed with 25 aspirants collecting nomination forms, affecting citizens' choice of leader.