Gambians Voted Peacefully in Post Democratic Transition

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Gambians voted in “democratic transition” test for stability


By Sheriff SaidyKhan


Gambians’ across the country have turnout in masses to vote in the country's first post dictatorship Presidential election.


Many voters described the election as the democratic transition test for stability in the country.


 The six presidential candidates were: Adama Barrow, National People’s Party, the incumbent president; Essa Mbye Faal, an independent candidate; Abdoulie Ebrima Jammeh, National Unity Party; Ousainou Darboe, United Democratic Party; Mama Kandeh, Gambia Democratic Congress and Halifa Sallah People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism.


Sona Manjang, a voter, has said that she wants the continuity of peace in the country, 


She said that everyone has a choice to vote for any candidate, but that should not cause alienation among people.


Isatou Jallow, a registered voter said she was to vote without fear, adding that this is an unprecedented election for her.


The voting was conducted in a calm and peaceful environment and many are hoping that will continue up to the announcement of the results.


 There are 962,157 registered voters that are expected to vote in 1,554 polling stations across the country.

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