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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Commonwealth Election Observer Group will be led by former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo, as Chairperson. In a statement issued on his behalf by Prosper Bani, former Ghanaian Minister of Interior, said: \u201cWe recognise the significance of this presidential election to the people of The Gambia, and the historical context in which this contest is taking place. We also recognise the particular challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic – both in terms of campaigning and election administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mandate, as set out in the Commonwealth\u2019s \u2018Revised Guidelines\u2019 for election observation is to observe and evaluate the pre-election environment, polling day activities and the post-election period. We will consider whether conditions exist for a credible, transparent and inclusive election.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Group will meet various stakeholders, including political parties, the police, civil society groups, citizen observer and monitor groups, and the media.<\/p>\n

From 2 December, the Group will deploy observers in small teams to each of the six regions to observe electoral preparations and meet with stakeholders in their respective areas.<\/p>\n

On Election Day, The Group will observe the opening, voting, closing, counting and results management processes. The interim statement of its preliminary findings will be issued on 6 December and the Group is scheduled to leave Gambia by 10 December.<\/p>\n

The Commonwealth Observer Group members are: H E Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria, (Chairperson) Prosper Bani, Former Minister of Interior, Ghana<\/p>\n

The Hon Martha Karua, Former Minister of Justice, Kenya Robert Phiri, Executive Director, Public Affairs Commission, Malawi Hendrick Gappy, Former Chairperson, Electoral Commission, Seychelles<\/p>\n

Shyamala Gomez, Executive Director, Centre for Equality and Justice, Sri Lanka Candia Dames, Executive Editor of the Nassau Guardian,The Bahamas Crispin Kaheru, Commissioner, Uganda Human Rights Commission, Uganda Musa Mwenye, SC Former Attorney General, Zambia<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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