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 Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 17:18:30
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APRC ISSUES PRESS RELEASE
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES REACT
By Modou Jonga
The Independent Candidates for Foni Bintang Constituency, Mr. Ebrima Sollo Jammeh and Abdou Colley of Kombo South Constituency, have reacted to a recent press release issued by the APRC leadership.
Reacting to his expulsion, Abdou Colley, described his expulsion from the ruling APRC Party as irrelevant and a political gimmick that is calculated to derail his chances of victory.
Mr. Colley made this remark on Thursday in an interview with this reporter at Kartong Village. The press release, said to have emanated from the APRC, which was recently relayed over GRTS, warned the two Independent Candidates and their supporters to desist from using APRC Party symbols and materials.
The Kombo South Independent Candidate, who brands himself as the choice of the people of Kombo South Constituency, has strongly denied using symbols linked to the ruling party.
On his plan for his constituency, Mr. Colley said he would provide a Skills Training Centre and empower youth and women groups in partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations and philanthropic bodies.
Mr. Colley advised the electorate of Kombo South to be law abiding and desist from violent politicking. Mr. Colley expressed optimism that he would win come 25th January. The Independent Candidate stated his resolve to critically scrutinize bills and agreements brought before the National Assembly so that they would serve the best interest of the people of his constituency and the Gambian people in general.
According to Mr. Colley, being a critical voice in the Assembly should not be perceived as anti-government, rather it should be seen as a duty owed to the electorate.
On his reaction, the Foni Bintang Constituency Independent Candidate Mr. Ebrima Sollo Jammeh, expressed similar sentiments. “My expulsion from the APRC is expected” he remarked. On whether his recent expulsion could affect his chance of winning, Mr. Jammeh replied that his expulsion would rather maximise his chances of victory in the January 25th polls.
He further stated that his candidacy on an independent platform is motivated by the will of the people of his constituency. Mr. Jammeh made this remark on Thursday in an interview with this reporter at his native village of Bulanjorr.
According to Mr. Jammeh, he has issued a press release by fax yesterday to G.R.T.S to counter the statements contained in the said APRC press release. Asked whether G.R.T.S has broadcast his press release, Mr. Jammeh opined that he is yet to hear it.
Mr. Jammeh is the only candidate contesting against the APRC in Foni. He has urged the electorate to maintain peace and order throughout the campaign.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.008/2007, 19-21 January, 2007
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