“That’s the Law” — IEC Can Reject Talib’s Nomination Over Commission Findings, Says Ex-Magistrate

Can the IEC reject Talib Bensouda’s presidential nomination based on the Local Government Commission of Inquiry’s findings? A former Banjul magistrate argues that the electoral commission has the legal authority to do so, declaring: “That’s the law.” In this excerpt from Al Saama Gambia, we examine that legal argument and what the controversy could mean for Talib’s presidential ambition ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 election. The remarks represent the speaker’s legal interpretation, not an announcement that the IEC has rejected Talib’s nomination. Watch, share your views and subscribe to Bitilo for Gambian news, interviews and analysis. #Bitilo #AlSaamaGambia #TalibBensouda #Gambia2026 #IEC