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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 13 Jan 2007 : 16:53:58
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UDP CANDIDATE FOR BAKAU IN DETENTION
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
Nfamara S. Bojang, the candidate of the United Democratic Party candidate for the Bakau constituency is in detention since Sunday, a family source told FOROYAA.
Mr. Bojang’s arrest happened a day after his nomination on Saturday to contest the Bakau seat in the January 25th National Assembly Election. According to his brother, Landing Bojang, the UDP candidate left his home around two O’clock to go to Sukuta for a family discussion. Landing said that since then nothing has been heard from him.
The wife, Adama Touray, told Foroyaa she had a phone call on Sunday from a lady informing her of the arrest of her husband. She said she was told that Mr. Bojang is at the Yundum Police Station, but her efforts to locate him there bore no fruit. Dudu Kassa Jaata, a relative to Mr. Bojang expressed concern, stressing that he is a winning candidate.
The UDP leader, Ousainou Darboe, said he is disappointed and his attempt to see the Inspector General of Police on Monday proved futile.
The Police Spokesperson, Superintendent Aziz Bojang, told Foroyaa on Tuesday he is not aware of the arrest.
The Chief Electoral Officer at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Kawsu Ceesay, said the arrest of the UDP candidate has nothing to do with the elections. He said they understand it is a pending case with the Police. Asked whether the IEC will seek his release till the end of the election period, Mr. Ceesay said if the arrest is politically motivated, they can but if it is not, they have nothing to do with it.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 004/2007, 3-4 January, 2007
Note: Nfamara S. Bojang has now been released.
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Momodou
Denmark
11832 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2007 : 16:57:41
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UDP CANDIDATE ARRAIGNED IN COURT
By Modou Jonga
The UDP candidate aspiring for the Bakau seat in the forthcoming National Assembly Election, Mr. Nfamara S. Bojang, was on Wednesday 10th January 2007 arraigned at the Brikama Magistrate Court.
Mr. Bojang, who pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges preferred against him, was nominated on Saturday 6th January 2007.
On count one, Mr. Bojang (the accused) is charged with conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to Section 368 of the Criminal Code. He is alleged to have conspired with one Abubacarr Sawo in the month of January 2005 at Bwiam village in the Western Region.
On count two, Mr. Bojang is charged with being in possession of forged currency notes contrary to Section 334 of the Criminal Code. He is alleged to have been in possession of the currency notes on 23rd January 2005 at the Coastal Road in the Western Region. He is alleged to have been found without Lawful authority in possession of D4, 550.00 forged Gambian notes knowing the sum to be forged.
Mr. Bojang was granted bail in the sum of D20,000 (Twenty thousand dalasi) by a Gambian surety. The case is adjourned till Wednesday 17th January.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 005/2007, 12-14 January, 2006 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
Denmark
11832 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2007 : 16:57:41
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UDP CANDIDATE ARRAIGNED IN COURT
By Modou Jonga
The UDP candidate aspiring for the Bakau seat in the forthcoming National Assembly Election, Mr. Nfamara S. Bojang, was on Wednesday 10th January 2007 arraigned at the Brikama Magistrate Court.
Mr. Bojang, who pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges preferred against him, was nominated on Saturday 6th January 2007.
On count one, Mr. Bojang (the accused) is charged with conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to Section 368 of the Criminal Code. He is alleged to have conspired with one Abubacarr Sawo in the month of January 2005 at Bwiam village in the Western Region.
On count two, Mr. Bojang is charged with being in possession of forged currency notes contrary to Section 334 of the Criminal Code. He is alleged to have been in possession of the currency notes on 23rd January 2005 at the Coastal Road in the Western Region. He is alleged to have been found without Lawful authority in possession of D4, 550.00 forged Gambian notes knowing the sum to be forged.
Mr. Bojang was granted bail in the sum of D20,000 (Twenty thousand dalasi) by a Gambian surety. The case is adjourned till Wednesday 17th January.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 005/2007, 12-14 January, 2006 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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