IEC appoints date for nomination of presidential candidates

The Independent Electoral Commission has announced that it will receive nominations for president of The Gambia between October 30 and November 5.

Gambians will go to the polls on December 4 to elect a new president, the first presidential election since Jammeh’s dictatorship was brought to an end.

The IEC in a statement on Wednesday said it will receive nomination from persons interested in contesting the election between October 30 and November 5 between 8am and 4pm daily.

The IEC also said the campaign period will be between November 9 and December 2.