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Jammeh, Darboe and Hamat Nominated
Thursday, 10 November 2011 17:49
(JollofNews) - The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Alhagie Mustapha Carayol, today
certified the nomination of three candidates vying to become president of the Gambia on November 24.The candidates are the incumbent Yahya Jammeh of the APRC, Ousainou Darboe of the UDP and independent candidate Hamat Bah.
Addressing the three contenders at the IEC headquarters in Kanifing, Mr Carayol said his commission will do everything within its powers to ensure a free and fair election that will reflect the wishes of the people.
He added that as part of their commitment to provide a violent free election, the electoral commission had notified governors and chiefs in the country not to interfere with any party’s campaign programme and meetings.
“I would therefore urge you to advise your supporters to be law abiding and make the elections violent free,” he said.
Mr Carayol added that all political parties will be given 30 minutes airtime each day on the state media during the campaign period.
In response, President Jammeh told the IEC chairman that his supporters are patriotic Gambians who are law abiding and discipline.
He added that his party is committed to ensuring a violent free election and will not condone any campaign conducted on tribalism, intimidation and religious intolerance.
Jammeh expressed optimism for a full landslide victory and pledged to continue his development programmes across the country.
Ousainou Darboe of the UDP said his party has always campaigned for peace and promised to advise his supporters to be law abiding. He expressed the need for people to respect the campaign programmes and meeting of the various parties
Independent candidate, Hamat Bah, said his candidature was supported by PDOIS, NRP, NADD and GPDP. He added that they are committed for ensure a free and fair election and will stand firm for their rights and the rule of law.
Written by PK Jarju
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Well Martin or Ama Bhulu, you and the said Nicola or Muzungu are only looking to recruit the Afrians while "Wazungu-land is presently burning with economic crises, why not extend those helping hands to the youths of Greece and part of Italy? Or are those youths are living in a content life to this extend that you look for the African youth !
Mr. Muzungu, better try and look for a better life than such action, here is a political arena not to post vaccancies!........... Ha ha ha ha....
In the service of mother Africa I remain
Kraeber Seafood industry is a big player in seafood processing and production in Germany and Cyprus is seeking to recurite 300 immigrants to renew her 2years contract staff force.Entry starts 10th oct..Dealine extended to 21th.nov.2011. Request for application form and state your country to this email:
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YAHYA JAMMEH WILL STAY FOR ANOTHER 15 YEARS BEFORE HANDING POWER TO MOHAMED JAMMEH. IT IS NOW THAT U ARE COMPLAINING? WHY ARE YOU NOT TALKING ABOUT JAWARA'S 3O YEARS RULE?
IF YOU CANNOT SUPPORT IT? COMMIT SUICIDE. FULL STOP. THE DEBATE IS CLOSED!
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Doofu APRC, you comment is well recommended but the words are very sensitive to many some of your fellow Gambians, I think we shouldn't have to repeat the mistake of Kairaba and his Mafiya Boys, such as the like of that Jaaranka Boy (Yaya Ceesay) and that of the Niuminka old Boy with double surnames
Kambi Bolong needs to forget those wounds we got during Kairaba's era, and incase any of these two oppositions win the election, let them have tolerrance on those supporting Arafang at least try to forget for all the waters that has gone under the bridge.
In the service of SeneGamBissau I remain
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