Ten candidates file for Gambia's presidential election
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gambiana
Ten candidates for the Gambian presidency filed their papers during the first week of nominations for the 5 December 2026 election. Six represent parties and four are independents, according to Gambiana.
Ten candidates for the Gambian presidency filed their papers with The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission during the first week of the nomination period, according to Gambiana. Six are backed by political parties and four are standing as independents for the 5 December 2026 election.
The nomination period began on 3 November and is due to end on 14 November. Independent candidate Salieu Jallow and Modou Lamin Sima of the Alliance of Progressive Citizens were among the first to file their papers on 3 November. Jallow promised to create jobs for young people, fight corruption and strengthen security, while Sima listed employment and access to healthcare among his priorities.
On 5 November, Bakusa Dukureh of the Gambia Labour Party, independent candidate Alieu Sowe and Ansu Sanneh of the National Builders Party submitted their papers. On 6 November, Kebba Madi Bojang of the National Democratic Party and independent candidate Bakary K. Badjie did the same. Alieu Sowe filed his independent candidacy on 6 November, while Bensouda filed his on 7 November.
The candidates have highlighted employment, healthcare, security, infrastructure and governance. The presidential election is scheduled for 5 December 2026.
