By Adama Makasuba
The Independent Electoral Commission has described the ongoing parliamentary campaign for April election as inclusive and peaceful.
Speaking during a briefing, Alieu Momar Njai, IEC chairman said: “I am pleased to report that this campaign so far has proved to be very inclusive and very peaceful. No incident was reported so far, I would like to commend all the candidates and political parties for their sense of responsibility in ensuring the conduct of peaceful campaign rallies and meetings across the country. I implore all the candidates and their supporters to maintain this momentum throughout the electoral process.”
He informed that “the IEC has concluded training of all its Polling Staff numbering about 6,000 and they are ready for deployment across the 1555 Polling Stations in The Gambia. All Electoral Materials and Equipment have also been fully deployed to all regions. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, in order to conduct peaceful, transparent and credible elections, the need for security cannot be under stated. The Office of the 3 Inspector General (IGP) has provided appropriate security arrangements to ensure the safety of all persons and property during the electoral process,” he added.
He commended the IGP for providing adequate security during the Nomination and the Campaign, adding that the Commission will once again, put in place robust measures to ensure that the voting, counting results tabulation and declaration are done in the most transparent and accurate manner.
“Polling and Counting Agents from each of the Political Parties and Candidates are encouraged to watch the whole process from start to finish. In conclusion, I would like to assure Gambians, the electorate, political parties and candidates and all other stakeholders that the Commission is fully committed to deliver to the Gambian people free, fair and transparent elections come 9th April, 2022,” he concluded his statement.
