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THREE APRC CANDIDATES NOMINATED IN BANJUL
By Annia Gaye
As the National Assembly Election draws near three candidates of the APRC were nominated in the Banjul Administrative Area on the 4th January 2007. The three nominated candidates who were declared duly nominated by the Returning Officer of the IEC Seedy K. Jobe are Mr. Abdoulie Saine for Banjul Central constituency, Alagie Sillah for Banjul North constituency and Alhagie Babucarr S. Nyang for Banjul South constituency.
Speaking to the press immediately after their nomination, Abdoulie Saine of Banjul Central constituency said, he did not have any doubt that he would be elected because all the youths and women in Banjul Central are behind him. He sad his plan after winning the election are to address the problems of employment of the youth and to improve the street lighting system in his constituency. He stated that he would work on the drainage system in his constituency and clean the environment in order to avoid mosquitoes in the area.
The candidate for Banjul North Mr. Alhagie Sillah mentioned that his expectations are very high in these elections as he is representing a party that has a good track record. On his plans Mr. Sillah said he would work with communities as it is their responsibility as candidates of APRC to come together and work hand in hand in order to complement government efforts.
He said that certainly Banjul North has few constraints which he said are the condition of roads, which need to be rehabilitated; the drainage system, street lights and cleansing service. He said all those things have to do with capacity. He also promised to work with BCC and their external contacts.
Mr. Sillah urged supporters to vote peacefully and come out in their large numbers.
The candidate for Banjul South, Mr. Alhagie Babucarr S. Nyang, said he expected victory in his constituency and said he would do his best to facilitate development. He advised voters to vote in peace.
FIVE APRC CANDIDATES NOMINATED IN KMC
By Amie Sanneh
In the count down to the National Assembly Elections set for January 25th 2007, five APRC candidates in the Kanifing Administrative Area were nominated on 4th January, namely Honourable Sulayman Joof for Serrekunda West, Ousainou Sainey Jaiteh for Serrekunda Central, Mrs. Haddy Nyang Jagne for Jeshwang constituency, Hon. Khalifa Jammeh for Bakau and Fabakary Tombong Jatta for Serrekunda East.
In an interview with reporters shortly after the candidates were nominated, all candidates expressed optimism that the APRC would sweep the polls come 25th January 2007.
Honourable Sulayman Joof told reporters that he had already laid the foundation in his constituency, which is to unite them as one. He, however, said his constituency does not work in isolation and that he would continue to raise the issue of his constituency at the National Assembly.
He noted that for him serving a 3rd term in office is an indication that the people are satisfied with what he is doing.
He urged the people to maintain the peaceful atmosphere Gambians have known through out the campaign period.
Mr. Ousainou Sainey Jaiteh who was also nominated to contest for the Serrekunda Central seat said the chances belong to APRC. He described Serrekunda Central as one of the most backward constituencies due to the fact that in the past years APRC had never won. He stated that he has lot of projects in mind which will introduce to the people, if elected.
Mr. Jaiteh urged the people to vote peacefully for the APRC for their own development.
The candidate for Jeshwang, Mrs. Haddy Nyang Jagne, said she did not make promises but would do her best if elected. She expected the voting process to be conducted peacefully.
Honourable Khalifa Jammeh for Bakau pointed out that they would do more than what they did during the presidential elections.
He said in the past, Bakau had not been enjoying any development but since they shifted their allegiance to the ruling party, Bakau has experienced development projects such as schools, construction of roads etc.
He advised the people to vote peacefully and abide by the rules of the IEC. The last to be nominated was Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta for Serrekunda East.
He told reporters shortly after he had been nominated that he would pool more votes than before. He noted that he would have noting less than 70% of the votes. Hon Jatta revealed that his constituency will be an example in The Gambia.
He commended the IEC for conducting the nomination process efficiently.
The Returning Officer for KMC, Abdoulie Jeng after the nomination process told reporters that the nomination of all the five APRC candidates had been peaceful and smooth. He said all the candidates had satisfied the conditions and the law.
He also urged candidates to comport themselves and to advise their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully during the campaign.
NOMINATIONS IN THE WESTERN REGION
By Modou Jonga
The nomination of nine candidates for the APRC in the January 25th National Assembly election was held on Thursday 4th January 2007at the IEC regional headquarters in Brikama.
Sheriff Abba Sanyang the APRC candidate for Foni Kansala Constituency was the first to arrive. Mr. Sanyang, a former employee of the Department of State for Education, is unopposed in the January 25th National Assembly Elections.
Speaking to reporters after being nominated Mr. Sanyang expressed his determination to represent the wishes and aspirations of the people of his constituency.
At the time of going to press, Mr. Abdou Jarju, APRC selected candidate for Kombo Central Constituency, and Lamin Bojang, APRC candidate for Kombo East Constituency arrived at the IEC to be nominated, while the remaining APRC candidates were said to be converging at the Western Division Governor’s office in Brikama at his invitation. The nomination process was conducted and presided over by Mr. Malleh Sallah, the Vice Chairman of the IEC who is also the returning officer for the Brikama Administrative Area.
APRC candidates who were yet to arrive for nomination at the time of going to press include Mr. Adama Cham for Kombo North Constituency, Mr. Paul Mendy for Kombo South Constituency, Bintanding Jarjue for Foni Berfet, Mr. Ebrima Janko Sanyang for Foni Bintang Constituency, Mr. Matarr Kujabi for Foni Bondali Constituency and Mr. Borry Colley for Foni Jarrol Constituency.
APRC NOMINATES CANDIDATES FOR LRD
By Yahya Dampha
Ahead of January 25th Parliamentary election, the LRD on Thursday nominated six candidates for six constituencies in LRD.
The nominated candidates are as follows:
Mr. Njie Daboe for Jarra West, Mr. Momodou L. Ceesay for Jarra Central, Mr. Aba L. Yarbo for Kiang Central, Mr. Bafaye Saidykhan for Jarra East, Mr. Bora Mass for Kiang East and Mr Kalifa Kambi for Kiang West.
All the nominated candidates vowed to win their seats with large majority. All five candidates are new in politics. They replaced their predecessors. This has caused division within the APRC camp giving rise to prospective independent candidates.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 002/2007, 5-7 December, 2007
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