After the successful over throw of the Jawara gov't on July 22 1994,
most Gambians were happy that the change they had long awaited has finally
arrived.  Jammeh, Sabally, Hydara, Touray and Singateh promised the people
of a transparent and accountable government.  A government whose intent was
to discontinue the corrupt behaviors of its predecessor. A goverment
committed to national unity and economic development.
     Five years and two months after that fateful day of a peaceful Friday
in July the nation is not any better than it was.  In five years Jammeh has
hired and fired more officials than Jawara had in 30 years.  Families have
been victimized, their assets frozen and their properties seized. Jammeh and
his loyal subjects have tortured and killed many Gambians. For example, the
sudden and untimely deaths of Sadibou Hydara and Ousman Koro Ceesay.  Jammeh
was fully aware of the circumstances surronding the death of those two. He
however never made any remarks about them. Remember he is the very one who
who said his gov't would be transparent.
     In five years, Jammeh, Touray and Singateh amassed millions of dalasis
of loans and grants contracted in the name of the Gambia only to be diverted
to personal accounts in Swiss, Turkey and other foreign banks. I could go on
and on-----
     Organizing a dinner to honor a dictator, a tyrant, a murderer, and a
heartless leader is beyond my comprehension. The organizer(s) are in short
encouraging Jammeh and his gang, the July 22 Movement and the NIA, to
continue on the gross human rights violations prevalent in the Gambia.
     With all due respect I urge the organizers to rescind the offer.



Ajarama




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