Electoral system for the president

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, 1997 (as Amended to 2018)

48. The Poll on an election

(1) Subject to subsection (4), a poll shall be taken on the day, or days, appointed for the election of a President notwithstanding that there may be only one candidate nominated for election.

(2) Where a nominated candidate dies between nomination day and polling day, the Independent Electoral Commission shall appoint a new nomination day and, if necessary, a new day or days for the election.