Gambian general election, 1966

The parliamentary elections in Gambia in 1966 were held on May 26, 1966 at the West African nation of Gambia. These elections ( also: General elections) were selected for 32 seats in the House of Representatives (English House of Representatives ).

The People's Progressive Party (PPP ) could reach three-quarters of the seats. The second strongest force was the United Party (UP).

  • 5.1 Sabach Sanjal 196?
  • 5.2 Western Kiang 1968
  • 5.3 Lower Fulladu West 1969
  • 5.4 Wuli 1969
  • 5.5 Eastern Kombo 1970
  • 5.6 Upper Fulladu West 1970
  • 5.7 Saloum 1971
  • 5.8 Jokadu 1971

Election procedures and circles

It was (English House of Representatives ) elected for the third time the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives had a total of 40 members of which were elected 32 in a direct line. Eight other members were appointed by the chiefs.

The number of constituencies was compared to the 1962 election was not changed, only the classification has been changed. The changes in detail:

Predial

Due to political differences between Ibrahima Garba Momodou - Jahumpa and John Colley Faye, the Democratic Congress Alliance had dissolved before the elections, Garba - Jahumpa continued on his way to the newly formed Gambia Congress Party ( GCP), the rest of the DCA was in 1965 in the PPP on.

In the 32 constituencies went to 67 candidates and the majority of voters wanted to get. Among the PPP came with 32 candidates in each constituency. It was Challenged by 28 candidates of UP and 1 candidate of the GCA. Next, there were six candidates in this election, that belonged to no party.

The GCP went with the UP formed a coalition, so that eleven of the 28 candidates of UP have been supported by both parties.

Election

  • Otherwise:. 8
  • PPP: 24
  • UP: 7
  • GCP: 1
  • Indep. 0

With, Or. Seats ' are meant the seats, have been appointed.

It 124 492 valid votes were cast.

Election results by party

Election results by constituency

Elected representatives

By-elections

Sabach Sanjal 196?

After the UP had been lodged against the winner of the constituency Sabach Sanjal Yusupha S. Samba (PPP ), was established in October 196? a by-election conducted. The constituency won Yusupha S. Samba (PPP).

Western Kiang 1968

After the elected representative of the constituency of Western Kiang, Amang S. Kanyi (PPP ), had died, elections were scheduled in October 1968 in the constituency. The only candidate was previously defeated at the 1966 election in the constituency Serekunda Howsoon O. Semega - Janneh (PPP ), so he won the constituency without resistance.

Lower Fulladu West 1969

After the elected representative of the constituency Lower Fulladu West, Paul L. Baldeh (PPP ), had died in 1968, elections were scheduled in February 1969 in the constituency. Abdul M'Ballow (PPP ) won the constituency for itself.

Wuli 1969

After the elected representative of the constituency Wuli, Bangally Singhateh (PPP ), had been detained, elections were scheduled in March 1969 in the constituency. Della Singhateh (PPP ) won the constituency for itself.

Eastern Kombo 1970

After the elected representative of the constituency of Eastern Kombo, Dawda Jawara (PPP ), had been appointed president, elections were scheduled in July 1970 in the constituency. The only candidate was Lamin K. Jabang (PPP ), so he won the constituency without resistance.

Upper Fulladu West 1970

After the elected representative of the constituency of Upper Fulladu West, Numukunda M. Darbo (UP), had been detained, elections were scheduled in October 1970 in the constituency. Kebba K. Jawara (PPP ) won the constituency for itself.

Saloum 1971

After the elected representative of the constituency Saloum, Ebrima D. N'Jie (UP), had died in late 1970, elections were scheduled in January 1971 in the constituency. Kebba A. Bayo (PPP ) won the constituency for itself.

Jokadu 1971

After the elected representative of the constituency Jokadu, Kebba CA Kah (PPP ), had been detained, elections were scheduled in March 1971 in the constituency. Maja O. Sonko (independent) won the constituency for itself.

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