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| toubab1020 |
Posted - 24 Nov 2017 : 00:36:14
Where to start ......looking at this information gleaned by Foroyaa it may appear to some that local populations have got the wrong idea about Democracy and believe that communities can choose their own leaders on the ground without having to climb the slippery red tape political ladder that established models rely on.
JUST MY OBSERVATION.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY
The information received from Ngayen Sanjal alleges, that a group of people under false pretence have claimed to have conducted Alkalorship elections and have conveyed the results to the Ministry, for appointment of the winner to unseat a sitting Alkalo by fraudulent means.
One expects the office of Alkalo to become vacant, only if the holder is dead or has been found guilty of a crime by a court of law.
In a new Gambia no one expects an Alkalo to lose office because of political interference. Any Alkalo who is so removed for no just cause should be ready to go to the High Court for redress of discrimination under Section 33 of the Constitution. People should now become bold in fighting their rights in the Courts. The whole world is watching for justice to be done in The Gambia.
Suffice it to say that even if the office of Alkalo becomes vacant by virtue of death and other lawful means, the Constitution does not yet have provision for the election of Alkalo.
Section 59 simply states:
“The Minister responsible for Local Government shall appoint an Alkalo in consultation with the Regional Governors and District Seyfo or Chairperson of the Kanifing Municipal Council, as the case may be.
(2) The Minister shall, in making an appointment under subsection (I), take into account traditional lines of inheritance.”
Anybody who holds fraudulent elections is violating the law. Foroyaa will contact the stakeholders in Ngayen Sanjal to find out the details and contact the Minister for Regional Administration for clarification.
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| toubab1020 |
Posted - 24 Nov 2017 : 17:45:30
Here is the article by The Point reporter Cherno Omar Bobb :
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Alieu MomarrNjai, chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has said that Local Government Elections constitute a key pillar in promoting and building of grass roots democracy.
Mr. Njai was speaking yesterday at Election House during a press conference held to launch activities leading to the Local Government Elections slated for 12th April 2018.
He added that it brings citizen representation to the door steps of the voters, saying, it is through the representatives in Local Government that citizens can raise concern for the provision of basic social and development facilities such as roads, car parks, street lights, markets, refuse disposal, management of local resources and services.
Chairman Njai also expressed his office’s commitment to conduct free and fair elections according to the dictates of the laws of the Republic of The Gambia.
He also said that his office under Section 43 of the Constitution of The Gambia has the mandate to conduct all public elections which includes Local Government Elections.
He thanked government for providing his office the needed resources for its operations. He also thanked UNDP and EU for their support especially during the National Assembly Elections.
He went further to thank all stakeholders for the various roles they play the electoral process.
“We hope the same collaboration and commitment will be exhibited during the process leading to the conduct of the Local Government Elections,” he said.
He said they are currently implementing the activities of the electoral cycle of 2016 to 2018, noting that, the conduct of the Local Government Elections is key among the national electoral calendar.
Chairman Njai said that following the re-demarcation of electoral boundaries in 2015, the number of wards have increased from 114 to 120.
He pointed out that the nomination period for the local government elections will be held from 13th to 17th March 2018 and will be followed by a campaign period from 21st March to 10th April 2018.
He also announced that mayoral elections would be held in Banjul and Kanifing Municipality, whilst councillorship elections would be held in the 120 wards across the country.
He further said that nomination forms would be issued at all the regional offices starting from 12th February 2018, whilst replacement of voting cards will be held from 11th December 2017 to 10th January 2018 at D100.
He said the qualifications for contesting for mayoral candidacy would require that one must be a Gambia citizen; not less than 30 years of age; be a registered voter; ordinarily resident in the Local Government Area for at least twelve months before nomination; at least a secondary school graduate; declare his/her assets; pay all taxes and rates or make satisfactory arrangements (income tax clearance certificate); pay deposit of D2,500; 150 signatories of registered voters to support his/her nomination; and leave of absence from employer for public servants.
The qualification for contesting for councillorship, he said, a candidate must be a Gambian citizen; not less than 21 years of age; be a registered voter; ordinarily resident in the Local Government Area for at least twelve months before nomination; able to speak English language; declare his/her assets; pay all taxes and rates or make satisfactory arrangements (income tax clearance certificate); pay deposit of D1,500; 75 signatories of registered voters to support his/her nomination; and leave of absence from employer for public servants.
The IEC chairman announced that the commission will partner with all stakeholders in engaging on massive voter information and education henceforth.
Author: Cherno Omar Bobb
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/local-government-elections-a-pillar-to-grass-roots-democracy |
| toubab1020 |
Posted - 24 Nov 2017 : 13:44:46
Great someone within the political administration has been looking at the NEWS and most surprisingly for anything political taken IMMEDIATE ACTION :
"Mr. Chairman noted that the Commission will partner with all stakeholders in engaging on a massive voter information and education henceforth."
Only ONE problem :"He however said the replacement of voter’s cards will be held from the 11th of December 2017 to the 10th of January 2017, and that the fee is still D100."
I post NO COMMENT on the last quote above.
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The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Alieu Momar Njie has officially declared that the Local Government Elections is slated for 12th April 2017. Mr. Njai made this disclosure during a press conference with pressmen and political representatives at the Election House in Kanifng, on Thursday 23rd November 2017. “As you may be aware, the IEC is currently implementing activities of the electoral cycle for 2016 – 2018”, he said.
L-R Commissioner Ndure, IEC Chairman, Commissioner Secka
Mr. Njai noted that the re-demarcation of electoral boundaries in 2015, has increased the number of wards from 114 to 120. The IEC Chairman said nomination, as part of the activities, is slated for the 13th to 17th March 2018; that “this would be followed by a campaign period starting from the 21st of March, to 10th April 2018”.
The Chairman disclosed that nomination forms will be issued in all the regional offices, beginning the 12th day of February 2018.
He however said the replacement of voter’s cards will be held from the 11th of December 2017 to the 10th of January 2017, and that the fee is still D100.
The IEC Chairman also dilated on the qualifications of candidates for both Council and Mayoral elections.
For qualification of the Mayoral elections, the Chairman said one has to be a Gambian, not less than 30 years of age; be a registered voter; ordinarily resident in the Local Government area for at least twelve months before nomination; at least a secondary school graduate; declare his/her assets (Assets Declaration); pay all taxes and rates due or make a satisfactory arrangement (Income Tax Clearance Certificate); pay a deposit of D2,500; solicit 150 signatories of registered voters to support his/her nomination and provide leave of absence from employer. The latter is suitable for public servants.
For Councilors, the Chairman said one has to be a Gambian not less than 21 years of age; be a registered voter; ordinarily resident in the Local Government area for at least twelve months before nomination; able to speak English language; declare his/her assets (Assets Declaration); pay all taxes and rates or make a satisfactory arrangement (Income Tax Clearance Certificate); pay a deposit of D1,250; provide 75 signatories of registered voters to support his/her nomination and a leave of absence from employer for public servants.
Mr. Chairman noted that the Commission will partner with all stakeholders in engaging on a massive voter information and education henceforth.
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