2023_Gambian_local_elections
2023 Gambian local elections
2023 local elections in the Gambia
Local elections were held in the Gambia on 20 May 2023.[1][2] The elections took place following President Adama Barrow's re-election under the banner of the new National People's Party, and their subsequent victory in the 2022 parliamentary elections.
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Total
The ruling National People's Party lost to the opposition United Democratic Party in urban areas while still winning in most rural areas.[3]
| Party | Votes | Mayors | Chairpeople |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Democratic Party | 207,984 | 2 | 2 |
| National People's Party | 193,245 | 0 | 4 |
| Gambia Democratic Congress | |||
| People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism | |||
| Independents | 16,662 | 0 | 0 |
| Total votes | 417,891 | ||
| Registered voters | 962,157 | ||
| Source: [3] | |||
Urban settlements
The United Democratic Party won all three urban local government areas, in Banjul, Brikama, and Kanifing. The National People's Party lost all but one councilor seat outside Brikama.
Banjul
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| United Democratic Party | Rohey Malick Lowe | 8,299 |
| National People's Party | Ebou Faye | 6,992 |
| Source: [3] | ||
Brikama
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| United Democratic Party | Yankuba Darboe | 77,946 |
| National People's Party | Seedy Sheriff Ceesay | 52,429 |
| Independent | Ebrima J.S. Sanneh | 24,558 |
| Amadou Gitteh | 6,718 | |
| People's Progressive Party | Jainaba Bah | 2,023 |
| Yankuba Barrow | 1,341 | |
| Bai Sey Jawo | 1,183 | |
| Amadou Mukhtar Cham | 1,127 | |
| Salieu Jallow | 1,022 | |
| Source: [3] | ||
Kanifing
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| United Democratic Party | Talib Ahmed Bensouda | 56,094 |
| National People's Party | Bakary Badjie | 42,432 |
| Independent | Pa Modo Mbowe | 5,092 |
| Source: [3] | ||
Rural settlements
The National People's Party won all but one rural elections.
Kerewan
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| National People's Party | Papa Tunkara | 24,130 |
| United Democratic Party | Malamin I.L. Bojang | 22,572 |
| Independent | Babou Kebbeh | 2,475 |
| Source: [3] | ||
Kuntaur
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| National People's Party | Saihou Jawara | 13,681 |
| United Democratic Party | Alhagie SB Sillah | 10,365 |
| Gambia for All | Abdoulie Keita | 1,227 |
| Source: [3] | ||
Janjangbureh
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| National People's Party | Sulayman Sawaneh | 11,924 |
| United Democratic Party | Malick Sowe | 8,225 |
| Gambia Democratic Congress | Haruna Barry | 2,614 |
| Independent | Alhagie A. S. Boye | 1,458 |
| Source: [3] | ||
Lower River Region (Mansakonko)
The United Democratic Party won this seat.
Upper River Region (Basse)
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| National People's Party | Mamadou Ceesay | 28,902 |
| United Democratic Party | Foday Danjo | 8,947 |
| People's Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism | Karamo Touray | 3,796 |
| Source: [3] | ||
- "Critical Priority Gaps in funding for The Gambia's 2021-2023 Electoral Process" (PDF). United Nations.
- "Gambia: Political rallies and increased security likely ahead of local government elections to be held nationwide May 20". Gambia: Political rallies and increased security likely ahead of local government elections to be held nationwide May 20. Retrieved 14 May 2023..
- "LG elections: Urban voters reject NPP - The Point". thepoint.gm. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
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