NCCE urges integrity as voter registration enters crucial phase
The exercise, which began on 8 April and is scheduled to end on 21 May 2026 and is reported to be progressing smoothly in most registration centres across the country. Chairman Sise is encouraging all eligible citizens particularly first-time voters, young people who will be 18 years by 5 December 2026, persons with disabilities, and those without valid voter identification to take advantage of the opportunity to register. The NCCE boss emphasised that voter registration remains a key step in democratic participation, describing the voter’s card as an essential tool that enables citizens to influence the country’s political direction. He reminded the public that the process is strictly governed by law. It noted that applicants must prove Gambian citizenship and meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years, in line with Section 13 of the Elections Act, 2025. He explained the required documents for registration include a Gambian birth certificate, national identity card, passport, or an attestation from an Alkalo or Seyfo, as provided for under the law. He warned that the use of false information or forged documents is a serious offence, attracting penalties including fines, imprisonment, and possible disqualification from voting for up to ten years. The NCCE chairman expressed concern over the circulation of personal identification documents on social media, describing the practice as a breach of privacy laws and a potential trigger for harassment or tension. He urged citizens, especially political actors, to verify information before sharing and to avoid what it called digital vigilantism. Reiterating the role of registration centres, the chairman stressed that they are not forums for dispute resolution. He advised that any objections to registration should be pursued through the appropriate Revising Courts after publication of the provisional register. Chairman Momodou A. Sise called for calm, responsibility, and respect for legal procedures, adding that collective discipline is vital to ensuring a credible and peaceful electoral process.
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The exercise, which began on 8 April and is scheduled to end on 21 May 2026 and is reported to be progressing smoothly in most registration centres across the country.
Chairman Sise is encouraging all eligible citizens particularly first-time voters, young people who will be 18 years by 5 December 2026, persons with disabilities, and those without valid voter identification to take advantage of the opportunity to register.
The NCCE boss emphasised that voter registration remains a key step in democratic participation, describing the voter’s card as an essential tool that enables citizens to influence the country’s political direction.
He reminded the public that the process is strictly governed by law. It noted that applicants must prove Gambian citizenship and meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years, in line with Section 13 of the Elections Act, 2025.
He explained the required documents for registration include a Gambian birth certificate, national identity card, passport, or an attestation from an Alkalo or Seyfo, as provided for under the law.
He warned that the use of false information or forged documents is a serious offence, attracting penalties including fines, imprisonment, and possible disqualification from voting for up to ten years.
The NCCE chairman expressed concern over the circulation of personal identification documents on social media, describing the practice as a breach of privacy laws and a potential trigger for harassment or tension.
He urged citizens, especially political actors, to verify information before sharing and to avoid what it called digital vigilantism.
Reiterating the role of registration centres, the chairman stressed that they are not forums for dispute resolution.
He advised that any objections to registration should be pursued through the appropriate Revising Courts after publication of the provisional register.
Chairman Momodou A. Sise called for calm, responsibility, and respect for legal procedures, adding that collective discipline is vital to ensuring a credible and peaceful electoral process.
