Banjul, The Gambia — The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 1,600 objections linked to supplementary voter registrations as preparations intensify for The Gambia’s 2026 general elections.

The development adds a new layer to the country’s electoral preparations, with voter registration records receiving increased scrutiny ahead of the December polls.

The objections are expected to be reviewed as the electoral authorities work to ensure that the voter register accurately reflects eligible voters.

The latest figures are likely to attract significant public attention, particularly as political parties and voters focus on the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.

The IEC’s handling of the objections will therefore be closely watched by political parties, civil society groups and voters as the country moves closer to the 2026 elections.

With the presidential and general elections approaching, the voter register is becoming one of the key issues shaping public debate across The Gambia.