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Alhagie Alieu Momarr Njai, the long-standing Chairman of The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has officially announced his retirement. During his tenure, Njai oversaw several major elections, including the notable 2016 presidential election that resulted in a peaceful but turbulent transition of power from Yahya Jammeh to Adama Barrow.
Alhagie Alieu Momarr Njai, the long-serving Chairman of The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has officially announced his retirement. During his tenure, the IEC oversaw several major elections, including the significant 2016 presidential election, which saw a peaceful yet turbulent transition of power from Yahya Jammeh to Adama Barrow.
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.
The wife of former NPP now UDP member, Mbemba Drammeh, was arrested and released on bail by the Gambia Immigration Department. This follows Drammeh's arrest in December for alleged election rigging in favor of President Adama Barrow, after which he secretly returned to France. The court has issued a warrant for Drammeh's arrest for failing to appear in court to answer charges of seditious intent.
A bench warrant has been issued in The Gambia for the arrest of Bemba Drammeh, who failed to appear in court to face charges of seditious intent. Drammeh, who had previously been granted bail, fled the country and did not attend his scheduled court hearing. He had previously claimed in an interview that the 2021 presidential election was rigged, and his absence has led to his bail being revoked.
The political climate in Germany is causing concern for the Gambian migrant community, as the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains popularity with its anti-migrant stance. The party recently distributed around 30,000 counterfeit "deportation" tickets, sparking outrage and a criminal investigation. Gambian activist Yahya Sonko warns that the rising support for AfD could lead to stricter residency requirements and increased deportation risks for Gambians and other immigrant communities in Germany.
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has confirmed his intention to run for a third term in the upcoming presidential election, despite previously considering stepping down. He cited the youth and lack of organization of his party, the National People's Party, as reasons for his decision. Despite public sentiment suggesting the country is headed in the wrong direction, Barrow believes he will win the election, pointing to his administration's achievements and a prediction from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has announced his intention to run for a third term in the upcoming presidential election, despite considering stepping down. He stated that his party, the National People's Party, is too young and unprepared to lose its leader. Despite public sentiment suggesting the country is headed in the wrong direction, Barrow expressed confidence in his administration's achievements and his chances of re-election.