Presidential aspirant Mai Ahmad Fatty has reacted to the electoral body rejection of his nomination for the December 4.

Fatty, leader of The Gambia Moral Congress, was one of several known political leaders to have failed the stringent nomination process. 

He said: “I am disappointed that the IEC claimed the reason for not accepting my nomination was because we did not have the required number of 200 voters nomination from Banjul. This is inaccurate. 

“We filed way in excess of that number with the IEC. The process is not yet over. I will file an immediate appeal against this wrongful decision. I am convinced that the improper decision would be reversed. 

Fatty added: “I call on all GMC and other supporters to remain calm as we tackle this issue before midnight. Our faith is being tested, and we cannot fail. Stay strong. Watch here for updates.”

Other disqualified candidates include Dr Ismaila Ceesay for Citizens’ Alliance, Yusupha Dumbuya for Democratic Party, Alieu Sowe of Gambia Action Party, Shiekh Tijan Hydara of Gambia Alliance for National Unity.