Beran, thanks for this forward. You just made my day. This is markedly
different from the garbage Gassama wanted to peddle here. Yaya is finished.
On a lighter note though, I hope people realize that after all me and
Hamjatta are NOT dictators and the Opposition back home are NOT listening to
us. They took a different slogan from the one Hamjatta and I wanted. But you
know what? It’s all good. Let’s just get rid of the vermin.
KB



>From: Beran jeng <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: FWD:As "Jammeh Jipoh" Becomes New Opposition Slogan Euphoric
>        Crowd Greets Coalit
>Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:47:20 -0400
>
>As "Jammeh Jipoh" Becomes New Opposition Slogan Euphoric Crowd Greets
>Coalition Launch
>
>
>
>
>The Independent (Banjul)
>
>August 20, 2001
>Posted to the web August 20, 2001
>
>Banjul, the Gambia
>
>What has been described as hundreds of thousands of people converged at
>Brikama Saturday to witness the launching of the opposition coalition in
>preparation for the October elections.
>
>Supporters of the various opposition groups could be heard chanting Jammeh
>Jipoh meaning down with Jammeh as frantic drumming and dancing resonated
>all
>around the town, which five years ago witnessed the launching of the United
>Democratic Party. There were also scenes of complete traffic snarl-ups as
>horn-blaring cars filled with supporters lumbered along the Banjul Brikama
>highway soon after the rally. The general mood was one of euphoria as
>politicians at the rally expressed confidence in the coalition's chances of
>bringing an end to what has been variously described as Gambia's recent
>years of darkness.
>
>During the rally the Secretary General of the United Democratic Party who
>is
>the endorsed leader of the coalition Ousainou Darboe accused the APRC
>administration of bringing only death, torture, misery, economic collapse,
>diplomatic isolation and deep discord in the fabric of Gambian society. Mr.
>Darboe catalogued seven years of what he called APRC misrule, which he said
>is responsible for a drastic fall in the Gambian economy and the "hand to
>mouth" existence of Gambians. He said a worsening human rights situation
>had
>meant that Gambians are being left to live under intimidation and death.
>"Six years ago when the UDP was formed one Dodou Tailor, Kebuteh Jaiteh,
>Sedia Sanyang all met their deaths in the struggle against the Jammeh
>regime, which does not respect human rights as demonstrated on April 10 and
>11 when they murdered in cold blood school children" he charged.
>
>Mr. Darboe said that notwithstanding the APRC government's unenviable
>record
>in office its politicians would as he put it bombard Gambians with
>relentless propaganda and misinformation on the radio and television in the
>coming weeks. He said it would be a time to witness no end to the APRC's
>money-dishing on the one hand and intimidation on the other. "The APRC
>would
>promise Gambians everything on this earth which they will never fulfill" he
>noted.
>
>On the health sector Mr. Darboe said the country has the highest mortality
>rate in the sub-region, adding that The Gambia lack doctors who understand
>our concerns. He promised that any coalition government elected into office
>would give priority to this sector.
>
>He promised that every Gambian would enjoy the full and equal protection of
>the law. "As a matter of priority we will embark on a review of the
>constitution and all provisions inimical to democracy will be repealed" he
>indicated. He also spoke of constitutional reforms, which will include a
>two
>year term limit for the presidency"
>
>He also said the local government administration including legislation will
>be reviewed to allow for a genuine evolution of power in the local
>authority.
>
>Omar Jallow alias OJ the steering committee chairman of the PPP said he
>believes that a new era of Gambian politics has dawned, spelling the end of
>President Jammeh's administration. He indicated that the coalition is out
>to
>eradicate as he put it the politics of force, killing, insults, separation
>of family members and relatives. He said he could reckon the return of
>power
>to the people. He also believes that if the coalition holds similar rallies
>in Bakau, Serrekunda and Barra "President Jammeh will be talking something
>else different from politics". He also disclosed that shortly before coming
>to the meeting he spoke with ex-president Jawara who he said extended
>greetings to the Gambian people. OJ also told the rally that when the ex
>Gambian leader secured his land which was seized following the takeover
>none
>of President Jammeh's cabinet members were born. OJ argued that the
>ex-president's property was seized without any reasons despite him
>acquiring
>it legally. He also said that the objective of the coalition under Darboe's
>leadership is to ensure that by October 18 the Gambian people will be free
>of tyrannical and dictatorial rule
>
>Assan Musa Camara seen as the coalition's father and chairman expressed
>pride in being associated with the other political figures in spite of his
>advanced age. He recounted how Decree 89, which he referred to as obnoxious
>was imposed on them, denying them the right to participate in politics. He
>said the decree was only lifted after much pressure was exerted on the
>government from within and outside the country. He disclosed that the
>lifting of the ban. He said the unbanned parties came together because it
>was impossible for them to be restructured in a short time after their
>supporters joined the APRC, NRP, UDP and PDOIS. He said enemies of the
>coalition are saying it is a failure. " I don't share their view" he said,
>assuring the militants that it is a "wonderful success" and urged everybody
>to join the coalition. He brought forward a new slogan for the coalition,
>which he used for his former party the GPP. As he declared Jammeh Jipoh, an
>approving uproar ensued interrupting the rally for almost ten minutes.
>
>The organizing secretary of the UDP Lamin Waa Juwara in a brief statement
>said on October 18 all those on self-exile abroad will return and those
>going will never come back. "This is not because we will exile them but due
>to the horrible and terrible politics they played on the Gambian people" he
>charged. Some wise people of the APRC he claimed have started packing up
>and
>almost on the run. However he urged them to stay since the coalition regime
>he said would be different from the APRC as respecters of human rights and
>the rule of law. He also revealed that before the rally Bakary Dabo a
>former
>vice president called to indicate his support for the coalition and vowed
>to
>come to the country just before the October election.
>
>Other speakers were the minority leader in the National Assembly Kemeseng
>Jammeh, Lamin Kiti Jabang, Alhajie Yaya Ceesay, Dembo Jatta all former
>ministers, Aja Jambanding Drammeh and Aji Safi Ndow former PPP yai compins.
>
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