The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued nomination forms to 25 prospective candidates seeking to contest The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election.
The commission disclosed the figures at a stakeholders’ forum on Thursday, October 22, revealing that 12 forms were collected by political parties, while 13 went to prospective independent candidates.
According to the IEC, The Gambia currently has 27 registered political parties.
The commission said it would publish the timetable for the submission of presidential nomination papers next week.
Under the proposed schedule, aspirants will have 10 days to submit their nomination documents, followed by a two-day period to correct any deficiencies identified in their applications.
The collection of nomination forms marks an early stage in the electoral process, with prospective candidates still required to satisfy the IEC’s nomination requirements before being officially cleared to contest the presidency.
