Bajo inaugurates Electoral, Electoral Appeals Committees prior to GFF Elective Congress

As approved at the last Annual General Meeting of December 2025, members elected the appointment of the Electoral Bodies that will administer the 2026 GFF elective Congress in line with the Electoral Code approved by FIFA.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, president of the GFF, Lamin Kabba Bajo, congratulated the Committees for the task bestowed on them and thanked them for accepting the offer.

Bajo expressed gratitude for their willingness to serve and highlighted the importance of good governance and ethics.

He reminded the committee members that the GFF Electoral Code and constitution would guide their work, with support available from the GFF and FIFA if needed.

The chairman of the Electoral Committee, Lamin Sanneh, a former governor of the West Coast Region and veteran sports administrator, thanked the GFF for their trust and confidence.

Sanneh promised to deliver fair, transparent, and honest elections, emphasizing the importance of upholding integrity throughout the process.

Chairperson of the Electoral Appeals Committee, Lawyer Mben Faal, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the committee. She stressed the importance of transparency and integrity, promising to approach their work with fairness, independence, and impartiality.

As per the Electoral Code, the General Secretary will serve as the Secretary to both Committees.

The committee will begin work immediately to prepare for the forthcoming GFF Elective Congress scheduled for August 2026.

Members of the Electoral Committee:

1. Mr. Lamin Sanneh (Chairman)
2. Mr. Abdoulie Jallow (Vice Chairman)
3. Mr. Almamy Kassama (Member)
4. Mrs. Kadijatou Jallow (Member)
5. Mr. Adama Sey (Member)

Substitute Electoral Committee Members:

1. Fatou Bintou Jabbie (Chairperson)
2. Mr. Cherno Ceesay (Vice Chair)
3. Mr. Alagie B Janneh (Member)

Members of the Electoral Appeals Committee:

1. Ms. Mben Faal (Chairperson)
2. Yusupha Gomez (Vice Chair)
3. Mr. Yerro Njie (Member)

Substitute Electoral Appeals Committee Members:

1. Mr. Sainey Jarju (Chairman)
2. Mr. Cherno Suwareh (Vice Chair)
3. Mr. Adama Mbye (Member)