Thanx Dad for sharing. I noted the statements below because they were of  
particular interest.
 
We are told that Alkalo Bah was not removed because of any shortcoming  on 
his part. We also understand that outgoing Alkalo Bah promises to stand firm 
 behind the President and the APRC, as he probably was BEFORE his 
appointment as  Alkalo.
 
Further, we are informed that new Alkalo Jatta issued a stern warning  for 
villagers and community residents to stay away from the President's land and 
 that he believed his appointment will bring more development to the 
communities  than Mr. Bah was able to. (I don't know why but that is what Alkalo 
Jatta  believes). Alkalo Jatta also promised to measure up to (the 
President's)  expectation.
 
My anxiety is twofold:
 
1. What is the difference between Alkalo Bah and Alkalo Jatta?
2. Why does the President expect Alkalo Jatta can bring more development to 
 the community than Alkalo Bah?
 
This is troubling.
 
Haruna.
 
 
In a message dated 2/25/2010 6:39:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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He noted that he took everything in good faith and promised to continue  
his hard work and dedication to the development of the country. He told this  
reporter that he will continue to rally behind the president and the APRC  
party at all times. Also speaking to this reporter, the newly appointed  
"Alkalo", Lamin Mondo Jatta said his appointment took effect some two weeks  
ago. He said he believed that his appointment as the village head would bring  
more development and understanding to his people.
 
He told this reporter that his aim is to work with all categories of  
people in his village to enable him to bring development to his people. He  said 
it should be the duty of every village head to unite his/her people for  
meaningful development. The newly appointed Alkalo also called on his people  
to pay compound rates without which he said development cannot be achieved.  

He also called on all those who have plots of land at the President’s  land 
to keep away from the place, warning that anyone found interfering with  
the president’s land in the area will be dealt with accordingly.
 
He also used the opportunity to thank the president for the trust and  
confidence he bestowed on him; and further thanked the Governor of the Region  
and the officials at the Ministry of Local Government and Lands. Alkalo Jatta 
 promised to measure up to  expectation.


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