Mawdo Abdoulie,
I agree with you Pa has given me clues about things I could not even smell around although I am closer to home than you, and I think that is great! He has done well in most cases; but as all of us learn most things on the job, it is not out of place to make suggestions for Pa to delay making pronouncements about certain issues, until they are indeed "ripe". Well this suggestion I am aware is contentious, but something BIG is at stake and sentiments will not help at all.
Pa is my big brother and he knows that!!
Alieu
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From: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of jawo abdoulie
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 2:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?
Through a call to the People's Centre in The Gambia, I have just been told that the process of nomination is still on. Being so far away, Pa provides me with the clues and I sometimes find out the actual facts and the real state of affairs on the issues reported myself. Certainly could be more factual.
Abdoulie Jawo
Alieu Darboe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I think sometimes Pa wants to be the first conveyor,sometimes that helps sell a Journalist`s story,but this time it sucks!! Tight your lip and hang your pen on this matter for now and we shall all jump in the fray as soon as an official communiqué emerges from the NADD discussions.ALL FOR THE SHAKE OF THE NATIONAL INTEREST.
My brother I hope you listen!!!
Alieu
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From: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amadu Kabir Njie
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 5:37 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?
Joe,
I don't think Mr. Mbai understands the consequences of his pornographic
brand of journalism. This is more like 'jottalism' - 'jottali' whatever
rumour you hear. Yes, very irresponsible, indeed!
Regards,
Kabir.
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From: "Joe Sambou"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 18:12
Subject: Re: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?
> Pa Nderry, what is your agenda, these days? Are you this irresponsible?
> Did NADD call a press conference and tell you that? You continue this
> behavior and you risk being viewed a joke. It's up to you.
>
> Chi Jaama
>
> Joe
>
>
> >From: panderry mbai
> >Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
> >To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?
> >Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:15:49 +0000 (GMT)
> >
> > [input]
> > EDITORIAL
> >
> >
> >
> > Today, we reported about the NADD leadership nomination, which
seemingly
> >gave PPP'S former agriculture Minister Omar Amdaou Jallow, the lead. OJ,
as
> >he is widely called was supported by three opposition parties to serve as
> >NADD'S flag bearer. We received the said reports from credible sources
and
> >nobody can make us doubt the reliability of these well placed sources.
> >Darboe, we learned had asked to be given time, to consult with his
> >colleagues at the UDP. It is not yet clear, whether the UDP leader will
> >recognise the nomination of OJ or not. NADD is undergoing crucial moment
> >and its leadership, should set aside the issue of love for power.
> >
> > We do not want to pass judgements now, since Darboe, is yet to make up
> >his mind on OJ'S nomination. We must point out that any attempt on Darboe
> >or any member of the coalition to pull out at this hour from NADD, will
> >cost the opposition dearly. The issue of identifying a leader should not
> >have been a problem in the first place. We still cannot understand why
NADD
> >could not deal with this matter in one day. There is something wrong
> >somewhere. The mere fact that Darboe, could not agree on the spot at the
> >nomination ground, suggested that his dream of being a flag bearer had
> >shattered. We expect Darboe and all NADD executive members to dance to
the
> >dictates of democracy. The choice of the people, should prevail at the
end
> >of the day, irrespective of one's political following and popularity.
> >
> > Darboe, should team up with any political leader selected by the
> >coalition. His request to be given time by the coalition to liaise with
his
> >party, is not only worrying but discouraging to say the least. Our
> >political leaders should put the nation's interest at heart and do away
> >with the issue of "MANSA" dream. Our country is at cross roads and we
> >should not allow greed to undermine the growing demand for change.
> >
> > OJ'S nomination is greeted by mixed feelings. While, some people
> >described him as a "spent force" others argued that he is one of the
> >country's most charismatic politicians. Yes, the PPP, government to some
> >extent were found wanting. But we must point out that this was the
> >administration, that brought The Gambia, on the world map. Thanks to Sir
> >Dawda, our country, was ranked as one of most democratic countries on the
> >continent. Under Yahya Jammeh's rule, is the opposite. Under Jawara,
> >people were free to speak their minds on national issues. People, were
> >never subjected to the type of dehumanisation were facing today. People,
> >openly criticised the old man, without having the fear of being arrested
or
> >monitored by the secret service.
> >
> > In order to restore the liberties and freedoms, we used to enjoy under
> >Jawara's rule, NADD should put its house in order and stop the
unnecessary
> >bickering and power struggle. While, others doubted OJ's competence of
> >being a main challenger to Jammeh, critics of Darboe, also argued that he
> >should give chance to others, in view of his two failed Presidential
bid.
> >That he ran on two consecutive terms, without winning the Presidency.
> >People are advancing all kinds of arguments these days to promote their
> >candidate of choice. It is healthy to agree and disagree, but we should
not
> >lost track of the national interest, which overides individual interest.
> >
> > Having said this, we urge the NADD leadership to go ahead with their
> >programs and avoid falling into Jammeh's prediction. Jammeh, will be more
> >than happy to see NADD in disarray as reported by his paper, the
Observer,
> >the other day. The whole world is watching at NADD. If its leadership,
> >failed Gambians, our country is doomed politically. This will give Yahya
> >Jammeh, the opportunity to rule our country for three decades, just like
> >that of the deposed PPP administration. If such a thing happens, we
> >foresee a Gambia, where people will die in the streets because of
> >starvation. We foresee a Gambia, where the prisons will be the homes for
> >the powerless and the under privileged, as it obtains today under Yahya's
> >self perpetual rule. This will also pave way for Jammeh, to further
> >infringe on the rights and liberties of citizens.
> >
> > OJ, seems to be trusted by the three opposition parties. That they all
> >rallied behind him. As Bob Marley said"WHO THE CAP FITS, LET HIM WEAR
IT."
> >We are not suggesting that OJ is the right candidate, but the wishes of
the
> >people should come first. Despite the odds attributed to OJ, we can
> >comfortably say that he is a true nationalist. Here is a man, who refused
> >to toe to the line of Yahya's repressive regime. Earning himself as the
> >most arrested politician, OJ, suffered torture and untold persecution
under
> >Yahya's watch. Because of his love for the country, OJ, abandoned
personal
> >life, just to defend the hijacked God given rights of Gambians. He is
one
> >of those politicians, who openly stood against Yahya's bully tactics.
> >
> > As far we are concerned the PPP is incomparable with the APRC. They
are
> >far better than the APRC and people trying to blame them for their past
> >deeds should thoroughly compare the two, before making unfair judgements.
> >As an independent Newspaper, we will not support the nomination of any
> >candidate, for ethical reasons, but we have all rights to comment on the
> >shortfalls of some of the candidates. We owe it to our readers to comment
> >on the shortfalls and achievements of Darboe, OJ, Halifa, Hamat and Waa.
We
> >believe that such commentaries will help electorates to make informed
> >decisions on their political leaders.
> >
> > This is not the time for Gambians to be economical with the truth.
This
> >not the time for sycophancy. This is not the time to advocate politics of
> >tribalism. We must address issues without fair or favour. Since NADD
said
> >they came to rectify a corrupt and dictatorial system, it should not
> >entertain praise singing. A good number of Gambians, prefer to speak
behind
> >the scenes and not in the open, even though they have reservations
against
> >what their leaders are doing. We must break the culture of silence, if we
> >want to effect any meaningful change in our dear country. NADD belongs to
> >the people and its leaders should encourage its followers to speak out.
> >This will help NADD to make head way in their bid to effect democratic
> >change.
> >
> > Its leadership should also be opened to the Press to avoid
speculations.
> >NADD should be organising press briefings, on a weekly basis to inform
> >Gambians about their programs. The Gambian voters, reserve the right to
> >know what their political leaders are doing on their behalf.
> >
> > On a final note, we want to reaffirm our last statement to Darboe,
that
> >it would be suicidal on his part to contemplate pulling out from NADD.
> >NADD, is the popular demand for The Gambian people and we expect him to
> >respect the wishes and aspirations of Gambians. We say Ousainou
"ESABARI"
> >meaning cool down. We hope NADD will officially name its flag bearer,
> >Thursday, when Ousainou reports back to them. Until then. As for now,
they
> >say OJ is on the lead. We rest our case.....
> >
> >
> > The author is the former Secretary General of The Gambia press Union
and
> >also a former Voice of America radio Banjul Correspondent. Mr. M'Bai who
> >now resides in the US State of North Carolina Raleigh was a leading
> >political and crime reporter with the Point and Daily Observer newspapers
> >respectively. He can be reached by email at the following addresses:
> >[log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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