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The fall of Yaya Jammeh following the presidential election in December 2016 had raised the hopes of Gambians and the international community in as a departing point to drive The Gambia to a democratic destination. In the early stages, transitioning peacefully towards democracy seemed as the greatest challenge; more difficult than healing the wounds caused by 22 years of authoritarian rule. However, almost Seven years (7) after its first democratic transition, The Gambia still faces many challenges that undermine the democratisation process. Some mechanisms and democratic reforms initiated by the government to enhance the transition process have already been seen as a let-down.