Gambian legislative election, 1951

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Legislative elections were held in the Gambia in 1951. They were the first election to feature political parties,[1] as the Democratic Party and the Muslim Congress Party had been founded earlier in the year.

[edit] Results

There were only three elected seats in the Legislative Council at the time.

Party Seats
Democratic Party 1
Muslim Congress Party 1
Unknown 1
Total 3

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gregg, E. (2003) The Rough Guide to the Gambia