Gambian presidential election, 2001
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Presidential elections were held in the Gambia on 18 October 2001. The result was a victory for the incumbent Yahya Jammeh, who took just over 50% of the votes.
Pre-election violence resulted in the death of an unarmed opposition supporter who was shot by a police officer,[1] and several injuries.[2] The government also expelled a British diplomat who had attended an opposition rally.[3]
Results
Candidates - Parties | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Yahya Alphonse Jamus Jebulai Jammeh - Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction | 52.8 | ||
Ousainou Darboe - United Democratic Party | 32.6 | ||
Hamat Bah - National Reconciliation Party | 7.8 | ||
Sheriff Mustapha Dibba - National Convention Party | 3.8 | ||
Sidia Jatta - People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism | 3.0 | ||
Total (turnout 89.9 %) | |||
Source: Rulers |
References
- ↑ More election violence in Gambia BBC News, 17 October 2001
- ↑ Violence mars Gambia campaign BBC News, 4 October 2001
- ↑ Gambia kicks out British diplomat BBC News, 23 August 2001
Further reading
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External links
- Gambia election: Candidates' profiles BBC News, 17 October 2001
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