Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), says the group is moving ahead with its plans to formally register as a political party and convene its congress, despite recent caution from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) about such activities.
Speaking to Eye Africa TV on Friday, Bojang sounded confident that nothing will derail the process, brushing off claims that the movement could be prevented from registering.
“Our plan is simple—Unite will become a registered political party,” he said, emphasizing their resolve.
He also made it clear that the UMC congress will take place as planned, noting that IEC representatives are expected to be present.
“Unite is already a registered movement, and movements are allowed to hold congresses. Ours will go ahead, and the IEC will attend to observe and evaluate the process,” he explained.
Addressing rumours that the registration might be blocked, Bojang dismissed them, expressing trust in the commission to act lawfully.
“We have heard people say Unite won’t be registered, but those individuals don’t determine the law. We believe the IEC will follow due process and do what is right,” he said.
He acknowledged that administrative procedures can sometimes be slow but insisted that the movement’s right to political participation is not negotiable.
“No one can stop Unite from becoming a political party. At most, they can slow things down, but they cannot take away that right. It’s a fundamental entitlement,” he added.
