We say to Jammeh of course security is paramount, but not the type you
advocate, the type of security that would allow blatant violations of
people's basic rights . The type of security we envisaged is already
enshrined in the laws of the Gambia and all we need is the law enforcement
agencies to enforce such laws and there will be no qualms. If for instance
someone is accused of any wrong doind he or she must face the due process of
law and I do not think any just person will have a problem with that, but if
the security forces focus all their efforts and resources onto political
issues , naturally the unwanted armed bandits will have a chance to
multiply, because they would not be the priority target. I hope there will
be a complete ceasation of arbitrary arrests it does more harm than good.
The respect that Jammeh could possibly command abroad will surely be
undermined by constant reports of arrests of journalist, human rights
activists etc. This whole of bravado must give way to understanding and
maturity, after all Jammeh is been at the helm for nearly a decade that
should enough schooling for any one, it is pointless to be vindictive.
Respect comes about through generosity of heart and no hollowed pharases
such as reconcilliation withou any concrete material gain. Gambians have
vote you now all they want is to get on with the job and spare them the
constant herat ache of who the next victim would be. Mr President YOU CAN
FORM A PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOOD GOVERNANCE COMPOSED OF VERY EMINENT
AND DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES SUCH AS LENRY PETERS, RELIGIOUS CLERICS,
POLITICIANS, CIVIC SOCIETY, TO MOVE THE SHIP OF STATE SMOOTHLY. As we wish
you a happy Ramaadan WE hope you will heed to our sincere and genuine
concerns. This can only enhance your respectability it shall not diminish it
in any way
>From: Beran jeng <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: FWD:Jammeh says state security is paramount
>Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:08:47 -0500
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>From the Observer
>
>Jammeh says state security is paramount
>
>The president and commander-in-chief of the Gambia Armed Forces, Yahya
>Jammeh has said that foreigners bent on abusing the hospitality of the
>country would not be welcomed. President Jammeh made these remarks
>yesterday
>in Kanilai during a courtesy call by the security chiefs.
>
>The president said the job of the security forces was to ensure peace and
>stability in the country. "In as much as we want foreigners in this
>country,
>the peace and stability of our nation and the security of our citizens are
>our top most priority. We have an open door policy and we would continue to
>pursue that open door policy but things change according to temperature and
>circumstances," he said. President Jammeh outlined that there was a new
>phenomenon Gambians never knew about- a reference to armed robbery which he
>said was now becoming a common thing. "In most cases, you found out that it
>is carried out by foreigners.
>
>In as much as we want foreigners, we want decent foreigners to come to this
>country and not armed robbers, criminals and murderers." He noted that over
>the last five years, the security services had a lot to do because many
>people wanted to come here "but we want clean and decent foreigners and not
>people who would want to make a living at the detriment of the Gambian
>people".
>
>President Jammeh called on the security services to be loyal to the state.
>He reminded them that as security personnel and soldiers, they were sworn
>in
>to be loyal and to defend the government of the day. "So anyone of you who
>thinks he or she should be neutral, is not loyal and you will be dealt with
>accordingly.
>
>In any country, the state security forces are supposed to be loyal to the
>state," he said. President Jammeh promised that the security forces would
>realise changes in terms of their welfare, working and living conditions.
>Speaking on behalf of the security chiefs, the director of NIA, Kebba
>Ceesay, said the coming five years would be all the more secure to enhance
>the implementation of the developmental programme the government had set
>itself. Mr Ceesay noted that the security chiefs had pledged to make the
>Gambia a safe place to live in and to carry out business in an atmosphere
>of
>peace and security. The security chiefs were led by the SoS for Interior.
>
>In a related development, the LRD and NBD divisional campaign teams also
>called on President Jammeh to congratulate him on his recent election
>victory.
>
>Speaking at both meetings, the Secretary of State for Tourism, Yankuba
>Touray, called on them to again give all their constituency seats to the
>APRC in the coming National Assembly elections to allow the APRC continue
>its development plans.
>
>Speaking earlier, President Jammeh promised that all the promises he made
>during the campaign period would be fulfiled, amongst them, the Farafenni
>Lamin Koto road. He congratulated the people of Baddibu for their
>outstanding record during the last Presidential election, describing it as
>the first in the history of Gambian elections, for the people of Baddibu to
>rally behind the ruling government. Present were SoS for Foreign Affairs,
>Baboucarr Blaise Jagne, SoS for Health, Yankuba Gassama, Fatoumatta Jahumpa
>Ceesay, director of press and public relations at State House.
>
>
>
>
>
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