By: Sarjo Brito
The United Democratic Party’s National Assembly Member for Serrekunda West Honourable Madi Ceesay says he is withdrawing his bid for re-election in the forthcoming parliamentary elections slated for April 9, 2022.
His decision to withdraw his re-election bid came following a decision by the UDP Serrekunda West Constituency Committee who told Ceesay that he was not a ‘winning candidate’ as far as the upcoming election is concerned.
“For public information, I hereby opt out of the 2022 Parliamentary race, reasons being that the constituency committee of Serrekunda West advanced that I am not a winning candidate. I prefer me losing than the United Democratic Party. I thank all those who have contributed to my election in the 2017 National Assembly elections,” Hon. Ceesay said.
Adding that, “Serrekunda West committee met with the regional committee under the chairmanship of Amara Jobe and they said they are satisfied with my work at the parliament but the people who voted for me said I do not have a good rapport with them and so if they choose me the people will not vote for me.”
While he took the decision of the committee in good faith, Madi during a radio interview alleged that the application process was marred with fraud and betrayal as he was the only person who applied for the Serrekunda West Constituency under the ticket of the United Democratic Party.
“When applications opened, I was the only one who applied for Serrekunda West under UDP ticket. So, this is why I feel there is fraud in the process, there is betrayal in the process,’’ he alleged.
He used the opportunity to express his delight at not disappointing his constituents in terms of his performance at the National Assembly whilst reassuring them that his support and love for the UDP is unshakable.
