The campaign is taking place as the May 21 deadline approaches ahead of the presidential election scheduled for December 5, 2026.
A key focus of the engagement has been clarifying concerns over voter card validity. According to NCCE chairman Momodou A. Sise, voter cards issued in 2021 remain valid, while those issued in 2016 are no longer valid.
He called holders of the 2016 cards to re-register to avoid being disenfranchised.
He said his office is combining traditional “Bantaba” community meetings with media outreach through radio, television, and social media platforms to widen public awareness and address questions in real time.
According to him, during the sensitisation sessions, civic educators explained the legal requirements for registration, stating that applicants must present one of the following documents: a Birth Certificate, Gambian Passport, National ID Card, or an attestation from a Seyfo or Alkalo.
He outlined constitutional provisions on citizenship, noting that Gambian citizenship can be acquired through birth, descent, registration, or naturalisation.
"In the communities visited, some residents welcomed the exercise, saying the explanations helped clear confusion around the registration process, according to participants who spoke during the engagements," he explained.
However, he mentioned that some residents in remote areas raised concerns about the distance to registration centres.
The NCCE chairman acknowledged these challenges and said it would continue to engage the Independent Electoral Commission on possible improvements.
He further appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law, urging citizens to participate peacefully and follow due process throughout the electoral period.
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