Hey, don't cheer yet about nrp/pdois coalition... Come Nov 24, the biggest
loser will be darbo
On Nov 9, 2011 7:17 AM, "Edi Jah" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Suntou, thanks for the forward.
>
> ''It was recommended that proportional representation be introduced to
> enable the UDP to have its majority and then leave the delegates to select
> one person among the opposition to be the flag bearer. After the selection
> of the flagbearer a motion could then be introduced to propose that the
> delegates make a decision for the flag bearer to contest under a party
> ticket or an Independent ticket. When the motion is seconded and subjected
> to voting whatever the delegates decide would be accepted as binding to
> all. ''
>
> IMO this recommendation would have been a perfect compromise because it
> takes two most contentious issues into account - party sizes and putting
> the flag bearer issue to a vote.
>
> Folks, If you think this was a missed opportunity please advance some
> reasons?
>
> If you think this compromise wasn't good enough please advance some
> reasons?
>
> Cheers,
> Jah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 9 Nov 2011, at 05:23, suntou touray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Halifa: The flagbearer wanted to run on an NRP ticket while the parties
> recommended that he runs under an Independent ticket. It took time for the
> flag bearer to make a decision.
> >
> > Foroyaa: Was this not made clear by the MOU?
> >
> > Halifa: The MOU provides for the delegates to elect a flag bearer and
> determine candidature which could be either party led or independent
> candidature.
> >
> > Foroyaa: Is this not confusing?
> >
> > Halifa: It is not confusing if the explanation is clear. The Gambian
> people wanted everyone onboard so that we could have one candidate within
> the opposition to contest against the incumbent. It was recommended that
> proportional representation be introduced to enable the UDP to have its
> majority and then leave the delegates to select one person among the
> opposition to be the flag bearer. After the selection of the flagbearer a
> motion could then be introduced to propose that the delegates make a
> decision for the flag bearer to contest under a party ticket or an
> Independent ticket. When the motion is seconded and subjected to voting
> whatever the delegates decide would be accepted as binding to all.
>
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