Joseph Colley Is New IEC Chairman – The Standard Newspaper

President Barrow appoints Joe as IEC Chairman – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Nelson Manneh In a significant move aimed at shaping the electoral landscape of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has appointed Joseph Colley as the new Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This appointment comes just four months after the end of the appointment of Alhagie Alieu Momar Njai, marking a new era for the commission. In a statement Wednesday July 9, the President’s office confirmed the appointment, highlighting …

New IEC chair, Foreign Affairs minister appointed

Cherno M. Jallow has also been appointed as IEC’s vice chairman. Mr. Colley had been appointed vice chairman since 2O21. He rose through the ranks – from assistant regional electoral officer in the Regional Office at Kerewan to director of communications. Mr Colley, who is currently serving as a Commissioner, will continue as Chairperson for the remaining period of his term, which ends on 3rd March 2028.  Meanwhile, Mr Cherno Jallow’s appointmen…

Joseph Colley Is New IEC Chairman – The Standard Newspaper

By Omar Bah Joseph (Joe) Colley has been confirmed as the new chairman of Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), succeeding Alieu Momar Njie whose contract ended in March 2025.Colley, who until yesterday was vice chairman of the IEC, has been actively involved in the commission’s work, including strategic planning for upcoming elections. His appointment follows Njie’s retirement after nearly nine years as IEC chairman, during which Nji…