Elections Watch Committee-The Gambia

🗳️ Polls Closed | Counting Concluding 📊 The polls have closed, and counting is wrapped up at all four polling stations. EWC will release its report on this by-election on Sunday, providing the public with key findings and recommendations. Stay tuned!

📢 EWC on Masembeh By-Election Observation 🗳️ Following our observation of the nomination process, EWC has deployed 4 stationary observers and 5 mobile observers to monitor the Masembeh Ward by-election. Stay tuned for our detailed report after the polls! 📊🔍

As we have done in the previous elections, we strive to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Where necessary, we provide recommendations to strengthen democratic practices and enhance public confidence in the electoral system.

EWC will continue to monitor this election to ensure compliance with electoral regulations and provide updates to the public. As a committee, we are steadfast in upholding electoral integrity in The Gambi through observation and comprehensive reporting!

Update on the Massembeh by-election Nomination! Firstly, the Election Watch Committee (EWC) deployed its election observers to Mansakonko to monitor the nomination process for the Massembeh by-election.

The Election Watch Committee over the weekend observed four Political Party Congresses and are working during this period to ensure a transparent and accountable electoral system in The Gambia. #ElectionsWatch220 #Partyelections #GivePeaceAChance

Earlier this morning, @Electionwatch22 held a productive meeting with representatives from the European Union Election Follow-up Mission. The discussion focused on key areas crucial to the future of our electoral reform process. #ElectionBill2022 #ElectoralReforms

The @Electionwatch22 is please to meet and share copies of its Position Paper on the 2021 Election Bill with NAMs ahead of their sittings on the bill. We hope the recommendations will be put into consideration for a well-informed electoral reform. #ElectionBill2021

Crossection of @Electionwatch22 members and journalists at the just concluded press conference on the release of EWC's position paper on the Elections Bill and connected matters. #ElectionBill2021 #ElectoralReforms

Happening Now! @Electionwatch22 press conference releasing its Position Paper, highlighting key concerns and recommendations to be included in the current Elections bill. #ElectionBill2021 #ElectoralReforms

We are pleased to announce the release of our position paper on The Gambia’s electoral reform process, featuring key recommendations for the 2021 Election Bill. Join us at our press conference tomorrow. #ElectionBill2021 #ElectoralReforms

Speakers emphasized the need to have schools included in this fight for students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow; thus, they need to be aware of the recruitment means for TIP & SOM to protect themselves and by extension, their families.

We are currently at the Sir Dawda Jawara Conference Center(SDKJ) with @ndigambia, The National Assembly, CSOs and other election stakeholders for the Electoral Reform Conference. #ElectionsMatter #electoralreforms

The EWC steering committee had a meeting today with @ndigambia ahead of the Electoral Reform Conference. This conference will bring together all election stakeholders to discuss the work we do and reforms we want to have before the next electoral cycle. #Election #reforms

We are your trusted company of the electoral cycle of the Gambia 🇬🇲. We were with you from pre-election, to election and now we are with you on the post-election. Follow @Electionwatch22

The EWC met with @UNGambia Needs Assessment Mission(NAM) for the Elections. The #NAM is to help evaluate the political and electoral environment in The Gambia as well as the legal and institutional framework governing the electoral process. #election26 #Gambia #electoralReforms

We kickstart a two days training of young people in LRR(Soma) on Empowering Gambian Youth to voice their demands to duty bearers on issues of governance, reconciliation and prevention. With support from @theICTJ through @UNPeacebuilding , The training targets 50 young people.

Attending today’s press conference, our stakeholders share their thoughts about electoral reforms and the need to enhance election administration.

#Ongoing: The EWC Steering Committee engages and responds to questions and issues highlighted by stakeholders on the EWC’s final election observation report