Independent Electoral Commission The Gambia

STATEMENT BY ALHAGIE MUSTAPHA L. CARAYOL, CHAIRMAN OF THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORALCOMMISSION, ON 23^RD NOVEMBER, 2011 (EVE OF ELECTIONS)
 
My dear brothers and sisters, as we are all aware of the Presidential Election of tomorrow, Thursday 24^th November, 2011, the Independent Electoral Commission would want to once again remind you about the importance of the election and to urge all registered Gambian voters to come out in their large numbers and vote.

In accordance with Section 104 subsection 2 of the Elections Act, Mr. Hamat Bah has resigned from the National Reconciliation Party (NRP) with immediate effect.
 
According to Mr. Hamat Bah’s letter dated 8^th November 2011, he tendered his resignation in order to enable him stand as an Independent Candidate for the 24^th November 2011 Presidential Election.                                                                                 
 

In a bid to ensure the full participation of all stakeholders especially the electorate in the November 24^th polls, the Independent Electoral Commission has trained, delegated and funded the two youth groups namely: National Youth Parliament and Youth Ambassadors of Peace to carry out voter sensitization.
 
This laudable initiative is geared towards complementing the Commission’s efforts in ensuring that all registered Gambians vote as embedded in the theme for this election: “The Gambia decides, be part of it.”