Bojang Challenges IEC Over Rejected Nomination, Threatens Street Protest

Presidential aspirant Kebba Madi Bojang has challenged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over the rejection of his nomination, demanding clarification over a discrepancy in his date of birth on his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

Bojang visited the IEC yesterday to lodge a formal complaint following the commission’s decision not to accept his nomination. The IEC reportedly cited a discrepancy between his date of birth on his WAEC results, which indicated 1995, and the date on his national identification card, which states 1975.

However, Bojang arrived with a letter of authenticity of his statement of results, arguing that his academic documents were valid.

Speaking to journalists outside IEC, Bojang said he wanted the commission to follow the law and provide the documents it relied on to reject his nomination.

“What I heard from IEC, from Joe Colley himself, is that he went to WAEC and the date of birth on my WAEC results is different from my date of birth. The clarification made at WAEC and the document they said they have, I want to see that document,” he demanded.

He accused IEC officials, including Chairman Joe Colley and Chief Executive Officer Sambujang Njie, of showing hostility towards him. He also questioned the commission’s independence, alleging that its officials were handpicked by the government.

 “These people are not independent. And all opposition should be wary. This people are handpicked by the government,” he said.

Bojang warned that he would not back down and said he would involve his lawyer to formally challenge the decision. He also threatened to take to the streets if necessary.

The aspirant further called on the IEC chairman to verify President Adama Barrow’s educational records, questioning the president’s WAEC qualifications.

“We will write to Joe, let him go and provide President Barrow’s documents. They should also go to President Barrow’s former school and verify his results,” he insisted.