Yes indeed, no question should be side stepped and let us apply that quest
accross the board. Was Halifa selected as the flagbearer while or before
Ousainou left NADD and formed an Alliance with NRP? No, Ousainou left NADD,
formed an Alliance with NRP, and weeks later NADD named a flagbearer (Before
Ousainou left, it was Ousainou, Halifa and OJ that were nominated. Halifa
declined his nomination, leaving OJ and Ousainou. Then Halifa got
renominated again when Hamat suggested for the comittee to be selected to
come up with their recommendations. Before the committee can recommend,
Ousainou left, leaving Halifa and OJ. Then OJ withdrew, and Waa who
nominated OJ put his hat in the ring. A committee of the remaining
executive members, excluding Waa and Halifa was formed and they came up with
their flagbearer.) If Ousainou had not left NADD, we would not be talking
about what we are talking about today. That is my beef with Ousainou. As
long as he was at the table, he was a player. Why leave when you know you
can veto anything you do not agree with? Why leave when he knew that all he
needed to do was to embrace the MOU and we all would have been talking about
a unified NADD, today. While folks focus on the battle for the
flagbearership, they missed the forest for the tree. The contention was
really adoption of the MOU. Had Ousainou agreed with the terms of the MOU,
trust me, you would have heard Gambians howl to the tip of our lungs for
Ousainou to lead to make life easier for all, but that was not the case.
Ousainou flatly refused to embrace the MOU and that is a non-starter for
Gambians that want change for the better, and not a continuation from where
Jammeh left off. Foget about NADD for the moment, I'm talking about
Gambians, you and I. Let me ask both of you, why would Ousainou not agree
for a transition period and the agreements attached, there in? Why would
Ousainou have a problem with a level playing field, after the transition
period? Why would Ousainou not agree with a term limit? These are good
things that all gambians yearn for. Are you in agreement with Ousainou
against the above, if so, why?
The question asked by Morro would be valid only if Halifa was selected the
Flagbearer before Ousainou left and formed his Alliance with Hamat.
However, that is not the case. I'm sure you know the sequence of events and
you also know and heard OJ withdrawing his candidacy and Waa throwing his
hat in the ring, which took weeks before they all agreed. Did Halifa not
withdrew his name initially and it was OJ and Ousainou that were the
nominees? Thanks for your question and I hope you will give consideration
to mine in return.
Chi Jaama
Joe
>From: Lang Tunkara <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: TEETH BITE:HOLD YOUR HORSE DARBOE SUPPORTERS-LEAVE THE MAN
>ALONE!!!
>Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:58:34 +0000
>
>Morro:
>Absolutely right you are. But none of the folks who find fault in Ousainou
>will step up and answer these questions we've all being asking about the
>nomination process of Mr. Sallah. Why? Because they don't have any
>explanation. The funny thing about this whole process and sad of course is
>how the the nomination started with Omar Jallow but end up with Halifa. I
>asked how come?
>They will always blame Ousainou, and never in their small minds accept the
>responsibility of creating this whole chaos. It is only time that will
>vindicate Ousainou/Bah and others. If they, the critics of NRP/UDP, do not
>reach out soon to clear this mess up, their failure is more than a chance,
>but an absolute certainty.
>Lang
>
>>From: "MORRO K. CEESAY" <[log in to unmask]>
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>><[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: TEETH BITE:HOLD YOUR HORSE DARBOE SUPPORTERS-LEAVE THE MAN
>>ALONE!!!
>>Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:13:47 -0800
>>
>>This is rubbish. I asked before and I ask again, how did Sallah get to be
>>the leader of NADD in the first place? It would seem reasonable anywhere
>>else that the leader of the largest opposition party in a country should
>>emerge as the leader of a coalition of the opposition. Why was this not
>>the
>>case with NADD? Perhaps we should insist on answers to these questions.
>>Shouldn't NADD provide a full explanation? We shouldn't side step these
>>questions.
>>
>>Morro
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of panderry mbai
>>Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 5:09 PM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: TEETH BITE:HOLD YOUR HORSE DARBOE SUPPORTERS-LEAVE THE MAN
>>ALONE!!!
>>
>>
>> TEETH BITE:HOLD YOUR HORSE DARBOE
>>SUPPORTERS-LEAVE THE MAN ALONE!!!
>> TEETH BITE: HOLD YOUR HORSE DARBOE SUPPORTERS-LEAVE DARBOE ALONE
>> UDP militants and self styled supporters, including their party leader
>>should consider the generous political invitation extended to Ousainou
>>Numukunda Darboe to lead NADD by Lamin Waa Juwara alias Mbarodi. Waa’s
>>message was harsh, but in reality this was the best way to tame this Dubo
>>son. He should be given the benefit of the doubt to lead the disintegrated
>>coalition. Darboe, should not listen to some misguided Gambians, whose
>>patriotism is questionable. They are flip flopping day in day out with the
>>sole aim of misleading the widely respectable legal luminary.
>>
>> DARBOE, PLEASE COME BACK TO NADD AND LEAD
>> Waa means well for Darboe, even though they are strange bed fellows.
>>His
>>invitation to Darboe should not be blown out of proportion. Lack of
>>political adviser often lead to major political blunder. Darboe/Bah’s
>>resignation from NADD is indeed helping incumbent President Jammeh to
>>further misrule The Gambia. It would be fool hardy for Darboe supporters,
>>NADD or Gamez supporters to think that they can win Jammeh under such a
>>divided opposition.
>> The likes of Darboe and Bah have committed suicide by betraying their
>>colleagues in the struggle. The breakaway reminds us about the UDP
>>election
>>boycott, some years back, which Darboe later regretted. He is again taking
>>another political blunder by giving chance to Jammeh to rule our country,
>>as
>>rightly pointed out by Waa.
>> Darboe, should think twice and judge his actions. Honestly speaking,
>>the
>>actions of Bah and Darboe should warrant the IEC to declare no elections
>>in
>>The Gambia. There is no way that these divided opposition will win Jammeh.
>>Going for elections is a waste of time and resources. Our hope for regime
>>change through the democratic mean have been shattered by Bah and Darboe.
>>These people have betrayed Gambians.
>> Raising funds to help the opposition is a good initiative, but the
>>question that comes to mind is: Who will risk pumping his savings on
>>parties
>>that are not ready to come together? Some of us criticizing Darboe are not
>>his enemy. We wan him to play by the democratic game and stop this double
>>standards politics.
>> Waa Juwara was very clear, when he said none of the NADD executive
>>members
>>were interested to lead NADD. Ousainou should capitalize on this Waa
>>invitation. No political gimmicks here. Waa said Ousainou is needed back.
>>Halifa will no doubt hand over the rein of power once the Dubo Mansa in
>>the
>>making resurfaces at NADD.
>> PPP BETRAYER DEFECTED WHERE? NO, NO, NO, REPORTER AKALEKE
>> As far as we are concerned the PPP, is the by product of the UDP. How
>>can
>>a son claim fathering his parent? Does this make sense to any sober minded
>>person? Come on dude……The PPP created the UDP, there is no question about
>>that. This news on the so called defection would sound funny to Ousainou.
>>We
>>remember when the PPP disgraced officials teamed up to form what is called
>>today the UDP.
>> At the time they were banned from participating into politics. All they
>>could have done was to run the show through behind the scene moves. Most
>>of
>>the UDP executive members worked with the PPP government and benefited
>>from
>>Sir Dawda’s school of political thought. From the Taals, the Mannehs, the
>>list goes on and on were part of the PPP. The PPP will never betray the
>>UDP,
>>a party they created. OJ is part of NADD, but his mind is on the UDP. This
>>is the reality folks. How can a father hate his son? Does this make sense?
>> Waa knew very well that in the absence of Ousainou, nothing will work.
>>Ousainou was created by the PPP mafia and is no doubt enjoying some amount
>>of support across the country. This does necessarily means that he can win
>>an election under the current political set up. He stood better chances of
>>winning if allowed by NADD to lead as suggested by his arch political
>>rival.
>>While the accusations and counter accusations are on the historians are
>>documenting the political scene. Le our actions be guided for the common
>>good.
>> No person can stand on its own. The UDP should always remember that
>>the
>>PPP created their party and should avoid being over carried by political
>>novice, whose knowledge on our political trend is limited to some extent.
>>Darboe is a good person and we have no doubt in our mind that he want to
>>lead that impoverished country with humility.
>> In doing so, he should put national interest ahead of personal
>>interest.
>>NADD says, he is needed back, let him go before it is too late. Ousainou
>>“LAIMANSANA YAA SEETALAI” meaning the time has come for Ousainou to be a
>>leader. He has NRP/UDP/PPP, and now NADD also are on the verge of handing
>>over the mantle of power to him. Chey!!! Darboe Mansaring.
>>IllADUWALIJABITA!!!
>> We suggest that if Darboe refuses to accept Waa’s invitation, let NADD
>>leader Halifa Sallah, set the ball rolling by formally handing the
>>leadership to him. This is no jokes. The opposition should give him the
>>benefit of the doubt. Let sleeping dogs lie. Lawyer Darboe “yai Bankota”
>>This is the reality. He is a leader in the making and NADD should help him
>>to realize his leadership dream.
>>
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