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 Posted - 11 Sep 2006 : 22:36:25
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ADA ON VIOLENCE FREE ELECTIONS
By Isatou Bittaye
The Alliance for Democracy in African (ADA) held a forum to sensitise the public about the importance of elections and the need for conducting a violence-free election. The sensitisation took place on Thursday, 7th September, 2006, in Tallinding. The conference brought together a cross section of the forum was “Conducting Violence Free Election.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Momodou Gassama of the National Council of Civic Education (NCCE) urged voters to avoid politics of insults and castigation. He said elections are meant to provide voters options to choose from. Mr. Gassama implored a bid to convince one another. He further cautioned people not to wear party symbols or colours on Election Day. “Cast your votes and go home. Wait for the IEC to announce the results,” he remarked. He urged the electorate to desist from over excitement when their party of choice opponent.
A development consultant, Lamin Ceesay, called for tolerance amongst voters. He said belonging to different parties does not make voters enemies. Mr. Ceesay underscored the importance of the press in contributing to violence-free elections and urged them to report objectively.
In another development, the Chairperson of the Association, Mrs. Haddy Badjie, spoke on the need for violence free elections. She said elections should not bring about enmity within the society. She urged participants to vote objectively and desist from insulting one and other. She added that The Gambian community is one and election should not separate them.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 76/2006, 11-12 September, 2006
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