{"id":87567,"date":"2025-10-08T15:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/ndp-submits-application-to-iec-for-official-party-registration"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:09:55","slug":"ndp-submits-application-to-iec-for-official-party-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/ndp-submits-application-to-iec-for-official-party-registration","title":{"rendered":"NDP Submits Application to IEC for Official Party Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The National Democratic Party (NDP) has formally submitted its application to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to be registered as a political party, positioning itself to contest in the 2026 presidential election.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to the party, the submission included all documents required under the Elections Act, including:<\/p>\n<p>A written constitution outlining the party\u2019s aims, objectives, structure, and governance framework.<\/p>\n<p>The names, addresses, and signatures of registered members from each of The Gambia\u2019s seven administrative regions.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence of established and functional regional offices nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Details of the party\u2019s emblem, color, and motto.<\/p>\n<p>The NDP stated that it has fulfilled all financial and procedural requirements, including payment of the prescribed registration fee, and pledged to uphold transparency through annual financial audits. The party also emphasized its commitment to maintaining a national character free from ethnic, tribal, or religious bias.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis marks a major milestone for the NDP as we continue to build a platform rooted in people-centered leadership, integrity, and national development,\u201d the party said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The NDP expressed confidence that the IEC will review its application in accordance with the country\u2019s electoral laws and procedures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The National Democratic Party (NDP) has formally submitted its application to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to be registered as a political party, positioning itself to contest in the 2026 presidential election. 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