Gambian legislative election, 1947

The parliamentary elections in British Gambia in 1947 were the first elections in the West African British colony of Gambia. These elections were selected for a seat in the Legislative Council ( english Legislative Council ), a forerunner of the House of Representatives (English House of Representatives ).

The seat was won by Edward Francis Small, who later founded the Gambia Labour Union. There was at that time in the colony no political parties, Small was seen as non-attached candidate.

Election procedures and circles

It was the first time that the Legislative Council had a directly elected representatives. There was only one constituency, it included the city of Bathurst ( the former name of Banjul) and the Kombo-St. Mary Area (also been known as British combo ).

Predial

To select the Methodist Christian Edward Francis Small set from the ethnic group of Aku and the Muslim candidate Sheikh Omar Fye and Ibrahima Garba Momodou - Jahumpa, both of which came from the people of the Wolof. Next, the two Christians Find John Dailey and Richard S. Rendall, both of which also came from the people of Aku presented, for election.

Election

Of the 3195 votes cast Edward Francis Small reached the majority with 46.67 %, and was elected.

By-elections

A by-election took place.

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