AG SPELLS OUT OPTIONS FOR DIASPORA VOTING – The Standard Newspaper

Minister Azemović reiterated that he is motivated by the theme of the Diaspora, with his student contribution when it is alive and sustained, as planned for private investment and the transformation of the pre-zero government into the Head of State.

NAMs Consider Bill Allowing IEC to Register Gambians Abroad – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Kebba AF Touray Members of the Gambia’s National Assembly continue to consider the Elections Bill 2021, which introduces detailed procedures in the electoral processes.  The bill comprises 157 Clauses, 11 parts, and four schedules and seeks to repeal the Elections Act, Cap. 3:01, which is in line with best practices to achieve the cardinal principles of a free and fair election in the country. During Tuesday’s sitting, members considered the …

NAMs clash over Diaspora voting rights again

Majority Leader and member for Kantora, Billy J. Tunkara, proposed a motion to amend clause 23(3) to support clause 24 concerning Gambians living abroad or in foreign countries to be registered. "The issue stems from the removal of Clause 14, which addressed the registration of Gambians abroad. This contradicts our decision, as Clause 23(3) requires the Commission to publish the voter list for 10 days in the relevant administrative area and fore…

AG SPELLS OUT OPTIONS FOR DIASPORA VOTING – The Standard Newspaper

By Tabora Bojang The attorney general and minister of justice Dawda Jallow, yesterday returned to the National Assembly for the resumption of the debate on the Election Bill. Responding to questions on the much talked about diaspora voting, Minister Jallow informed the Assembly that there are two options available for diaspora voting. The first, he said, is Gambians in the diaspora can be registered under their native constituencies in the Gambi…