First Private Radio Station I North Bank Region
30/04/2023
My educational background has nothing to do with my nomination - Papa Njie Tunkura
By Ousman A. Marong
Papa Njie Tunkura, the NPP - chosen candidate to run for the Kerewan Area Council (KAC), Chairmanship election has said that his educational background has nothing to do with his nomination.
"My educational background has nothing to do with my nomination," he said.
"Contesting for the Chairmanship election the constitution stated that the requirement is a high school leaving certificate. It's not a matter of holding a degree. We have seen people with degrees and they cannot deliver anything. I am ready to work with and council and will make sure that the council's money is going to be put to good use," he remarked.
He made these remarks at the Kerewan Regional Administrative Office while filling in for his nomination credentials.
He said that come May 30 he is going to be announced the victor with a landslide victory.
*On Development Pan*
Talking about his development plans Tunkura highlighted three (3), key areas namely waste management system, water extension, and electricity.
Administrators reminded him (Papa Njie Tunkura), that any objection from the public towards him would be notified.
He was further advised to abide by the IEC code ethic which he had signed and agreed on.
"A Breach of the code of campaign itinerary shall result in cancellation of the nomination," said the IEC Kerewan Chair.
