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Momodou
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 Posted - 18 Jan 2008 : 21:07:39
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Independent Candidate for Kusamai Ward Withdraws
By Modou Jonga
Reliable information reaching this reporter has it that Mr. Yunus Gibba, nominated independent candidate for Kusamai ward, in the Foni Bintang District of the Western Region, has withdrawn his candidature for the forthcoming Local Government Elections.
Mr. Gibba, who was duly nominated alongside other independent candidates in the Western Region on 4 January, 2008 at the IEC Regional Office in Brikama, has on Monday 14 January informed the Electoral Commission of his decision to withdraw from the race.
Speaking to this reporter, Mr. Gibba said his decision to withdraw came in the wake of a meeting he had with his people. He said he had informed the Electoral Commission of his decision to withdraw.
When he was questioned on why he was withdrawing his candidature in the last hour, Mr. Gibba reiterated that his decision came as a result of a consensus he had with his supporters at the said meeting. He denied being persuaded to withdraw.
The Electoral Commission has confirmed the withdrawal of Mr. Gibba.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 007/2008, 17 January 2008
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