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 Posted - 09 Jan 2007 : 12:46:37
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THREE UDP AND AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE NOMINATED IN BANJUL
By Annia Gaye
Three candidates for United Democratic Party (UDP) and one independent candidate were duly nominated for the forthcoming National Assembly elections at the IEC Regional Office in Banjul on Saturday 6th January 2006.
The three UDP candidates are Ebrima A.B. Njie alias (Pesseh) for Banjul Central Constituency, Momodou A. Sarr for Banjul North Constituency and Aziz (Pa Boy) Frazer for Banjul South Constituency. The independent candidate for Banjul South is Njaga Jammeh.
Speaking to the press immediately after his nomination, Ebrima A.B. Njie, alias Pesseh, said he has plans for the constituency. Mr. Njie said that following his victory he will consider issues concerning electricity, drainage, poverty, youth employment and democracy. He urged supporters to maintain peace during election period. He concluded saying "Banjul Central is Pesseh and Pesseh is Banjul Central, therefore I am sure that I will make it up."
Momodou A. Sarr for Banjul North constituency told reporters that after the election he would be called Honourable. "Nothing can stop it because I have all the human resources (the support base) in Banjul North Constituency, ranging from youths and women," he said. He further said that he will not make any promise. He urged supporters to maintain peace.
For his part, Aziz Frazer, alias Pa Boy, for Banjul South explained that his aim is to get rid of malaria in Banjul and the entire Gambia, provide sanitation, and facilitate travelling for youths. "If I'm elected, I will deliver," he said.
The independent candidate for Banjul South, Mr. Njaga Jammeh also talking to the press noted that in the last council election he narrowly lost to his opponent by only three votes; that this time round he desires to stand as national Assembly member to serve the people. Mr. Jammeh said that when elected he will challenge all bills that are not in the interest of the people. He complained that in the last five years the APRC NAMs were not delivering accordingly. "I have many things for my people e.g. providing a Nursery School from Njag's Promotion Funds. He urged voters to exercise restraint and maintain the peace.
The Independent Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Banjul Administrative Area Mr. Seedy K. Jobe described the nomination process as hitch free for all the parties and candidates as everything proceeded in accordance with the Elections Decree and the law.
He finally called on the parties to campaign and vote peacefully.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 003/2007, 8-9 January, 2007
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