Uncle Suntou,
Like you, I also thank the Point Newspaper for the news article.
First, let me emphasize that things that are factual in commentary
must be taken seriously no matter who says them, regardless if the
person is walking with a sin or not. It didn't come to my notice that
he (Halifa) is an architect of Jammeh's perpetual rule. As far as I
followed, he is a great panafricanist and a devoted educator who've
been so consistent with his message. I also acknowledge or heard like
you noted that he was part of the committee that reviewed the
constitution. I do not know the role he played in it, but also
followed forwarding on Bantaba where he (Halifa) explained his take at
the time. You are welcome to undertake this task of reaching out to
the man through an e-mail or phone to share it here. This could be a
whole debate…you know.
Until then, the matter he discussed as far as I am concerned should be
taken seriously.
Thanks always,
Yj
On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 5:01 AM, SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Thanks Yero for the forward. To the best of my young and humble knowledge, i
> thought Halifa was part of the constitutional consultative committee that
> made us accept the current outdated constitution.
> correct me if i am wrong. But Sallah did his level best to make Gambians
> accept the current constitution, so crying over it's lack of term limit now
> is fruitless.
> The constitution shouldn't have been accepted in the first place and the
> opposition should not allow themselves to be used by Yahya. They should
> boycott partaking in all elections unless the constitution stipulated a two
> term limit.
> No amount of coalition efforts will uproot Yahya and his cronies. NADD or
> whatever Alliance out there must stay away from accepting that constitution,
> it is useless.
> For Sallah's comments to be taken seriously, He has to appoligise for the
> misinformation that resulted in Gambians finding themselves in Yahya
> perpectual rule. The year 2020 is yahya target, so let's all take a
> comfortable seat.
> Suntou.
>
> --- On Fri, 16/1/09, Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> From: Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Africa Going through ...Halifa
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Friday, 16 January, 2009, 9:19 PM
>
> http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/africa-going-through-transition-halifa
> The home to Nkrumah has truly done it once again for other Africans to
> learn a lesson from.
> In all honesty, the lack of term limits from most African countries,
> has led to Overthrows and a lot of other problems.
> Any Gov't that wants to be serious with leadership must amend its
> constitution to meet term limits. That is the number one problem. I
> sincerely believe that Halifa did a good job by his commentary on it.
> Infact to completely root out overthrows and rebellions, people need
> not to explore too far. Put in place oversight institutions and term
> limits -that indeed will be a good healing mechanism to the creeping
> problem.
> It is truly a good read.
> --
> yj
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