From expired ID to dual citizenship, aspirants face nomination questions
From an expired national identity card to questions over dual citizenship, presidential aspirants Alieu Sowe and Bakusa Dukureh faced scrutiny over their eligibility and outstanding requirements as they submitted their nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the 2026 presidential election. Sowe, a retired Major contesting as an independent candidate, presented his birth certificate, educational documents, voter’s card, nomination forms and a list of at least 5,000 supporters, subject to verification. However, the IEC identified several outstanding requirements, including the D1 million nomination deposit, an income tax clearance certificate, campaign itinerary and an approved campaign colour. The Commission also asked him to correct documents describing hi…