By Makutu Manneh
Dawda Jallow, Head of Voter Registration and Training at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has cautioned that double registration constitutes a serious electoral offense punishable by a fine of up to D500,000, two years’ imprisonment, and a 10-year ban from voting and participating in elections.
Speaking on The Brunch on Saturday, Jallow disclosed that the Commission has encountered instances of individuals registering more than once in different regions, including Kombo, the Upper River Region (URR), and the Central River Region (CRR).
“But in all these, we are able to detect. Double registration is a serious offense under the electoral law; the penalty is up to D500,000, and 2 years imprisonment, and you can be deregistered and suspended for ten years from voting and participating in elections,” he stated.
Jallow further explained that the ongoing supplementary voter registration exercise is intended to accommodate eligible citizens who missed the 2020 registration process.
“For whatever reason, either you were not 18 or you traveled out of the country, sick or busy.”
He added that the 2026 supplementary exercise combines three key processes: new registrations, card replacements, and transfers. He clarified that replacement procedures do not permit any modifications to voter details, as registration officials are not authorized to edit existing records.
“That is why we are using two series: we have the Alieu Momarr Njai series and the Joseph Colley series. The Alieu Mamor Njie series is for replacements and transfers because those cards were signed by him,” Jallow explained.
According to him, these measures demonstrate the robustness and integrity of the country’s electoral system.
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