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 Posted - 18 Jan 2008 : 21:05:24
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IEC Press Release
WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURE
Mr. Bakary B. Darboe, APRC candidate for the Bakau New Town/Fajara Ward of Bakau Constituency, in the Local Government Elections of January 24th, 2008, in accordance with Section 51 of Decree 78 of 1996, has withdrawn his candidature for the said elections.
The Returning Officer for the Kanifing Administrative Area has duly completed, signed and accepted Mr. Darboe’s withdrawal.
When contacted on the reasons for his untimely withdrawal, Mr. Darboe said it is personal and confidential. He said his withdrawal is not politically motivated; that he was not persuaded by his party and no one is behind his withdrawal.
Darboe said he ‘simply withdrew on his own accord and nothing more.’
Meanwhile, at the time of going to press, the APRC had announced the expulsion of Mr Bakary Darboe from the party. The IEC also announced the nomination of Alhagie Adama Bahoum as the new candidate of the APRC.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 007/2008, 17 January 2008
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