Nominations for the Massembeh Ward area council by-election in The Gambia open today, with candidates from the United Democratic Party and the National People's Party set to file their papers. The by-election was called following the death of Bakary Cheren Korita, who was elected on a UDP ticket. The ward includes the major settlements of Kolior, Jomari, and Massembeh.

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in The Gambia is encouraging residents of Jasobo and Jomari to vote in the upcoming Massembeh Ward by-election on February 22, 2025, following the death of the United Democratic Party (UDP) councilor Bakary Korita. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has scheduled candidate nominations from February 5 to 8, and the official campaign period will run from February 10 to 20. The NCCE's campaign aims to promote peaceful elections, public accountability, and increased voter participation.