By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, said the group plans to spend significantly on its election campaign while rejecting the practice of offering cash to voters, drawing a distinction between what he described as legitimate political financing and vote-buying.
In an interview with Eye Africa TV, Mr. Bojang acknowledged the high cost of campaigning, saying that mounting a competitive national effort requires substantial resources. But he emphasized that the movement would channel its spending into logistics and organization rather than direct payments to voters.
“Elections are expensive, and if you want to win, you must spend money,” Mr. Bojang said. “That is what Unite is going to do. We will not give people money, but we are going to invest in things that make our work easier and our people more effective.”
Mr. Bojang said the movement’s funding comes primarily from its network of supporters and ongoing fundraising initiatives. He described a structured effort to mobilize financial backing from individuals who align with the group’s goals.
“We have supporters and well-wishers who believe in what we are doing,” he said. “We have run fundraisers and continue to do so. A dedicated committee is actively seeking support to sustain our activities and enable us to contest these elections.”
He added that the movement aims to build a nationwide presence during the campaign period, pledging to reach voters across the country.
“When the campaign begins, we will go everywhere,” he said. “Our ballot presence will be nationwide, and if elected, development should reach everyone.”
Mr. Bojang also called on political actors to adhere to electoral laws and refrain from making unsubstantiated accusations against opponents, warning that misinformation could undermine the integrity of the political process.
“Our electoral laws are clear,” he said. “Disliking someone should not lead to false claims about them.”
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