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> Ladies and Gentlemen:
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> The hope for a political solution to the future of our country has begun. The long awaited coalition has become a reality. STGDP was officially notified through our Political Liaison, Maila Touray, that the Memorandum of Understanding - MOU would be officially signed 01/17/04. A new party is borne - National Alliance Democracy and Development (NADD). Congratulation to all the party leaders in the Gambia, and a big thank you to all Gambians living in the Diaspora, especially to the Gambia- l, Gambia Post and Gambia-Talk.
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> Together we will all contribute in a positive, responsible and constructive way to the future of our country. There is hope, and together we will get it done
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> STGDP
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Hi!

This is really great and highly encouraging news; one of the few times I'll see the need to pray :-) 

One thing that caught my eye though and which needs clarification is the absolute statement: A new party is borne -

Is it really a new party? Is it not a coalition of parties? There is a big difference between the two and I think this ought to be made very clear from the onset, not least because there is going to be a lot of misinformation about the coalition now, towards 2006. But again I guess this fact is not lost on the coalition members on the ground and they will duly inform the people.

Regards,

Kabir

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