For the same ward, the IEC also nominated Mr Alhagie Kanteh through the opposition National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD) ticket for the position of councillor.
Therefore, according to a statement from the IEC, a by-election will take place in accordance with Section 53, subsection (2) (a) of the same Decree, in order to fill the position of councilor for Foday Kunda Ward on 8th January 2009.