Elections in the Gambia

Before the West African state of Gambia was granted independence from the United Kingdom, there were already in the colony elections to the House of Representatives. It was in 1888 allowed by the colonial power that Africans must elect representatives to parliament. From 1951, then, representatives from the Protectorate were to be elected. In 1960, the Protectorate and the colony were merged and general elections were held after before a new constitution came into force.

The number of Members of Parliament increased over time. In addition to the candidates freely chosen other people are chosen by the President. Currently, 48 members are elected in the National Assembly and was chosen by the President five more, so that the National Assembly now has 53 members.

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