This is very well said Conteh, and expresses my sentiments.We must do away
with personal agendas and fight for the truth always because without it, we
all loose. I hope one day all gambians will see that those who are after the
truth are not their enemies, but rather, are people who want the best for all
of us. This is truely the only way we can move forward.

Jabou Joh

In a message dated 9/3/2001 5:15:06 AM Central Daylight Time,
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>
> Lansana:
>
> You are no stranger to me.  You have indeed failed to mention
> that you are a brother-in-law to Ousainou Darboe.  I will violate
> a promise I made to Kebba Dampha and protect my integrity.
>
> Before I begin, I want to thank you for taking part in a semi
> demonstration when I was briefly expelt from Saint Augustine's
> High School.  I believe I interrupted your English class to bid
>  farewell to Mrs. Faye and my cousin, Mr. Bakary Sidi Daffeh.
> Through the efforts of Momodou Oudou N'jie, Mr. Gibril and the entire
> student body of Saint Augustine's, I was allowed back in school.
>  These efforts by the study body was neither a tribal thing, nor a
>   nor a regional issue.  Mr. Oudou N'jie put his life on the line because
>    an injustice was done to me.  I hope I can remind Bishop Cleary
> about this incident.
>
>
> We are in no mood for nepotism.  We are building The Gambia base
> on truth.  If you remember, I met you when Ousainou came to Maryland
> during the ALD festivities.  I have not forgotten what Ousainou told
> me.  I have not forgotten what brother Sambou questioned Ousainou on
> reasonable assurance.  I have not forgotten how I was asked to endorse
> the UDP.  I believe I gave no answer, and stressed on the importance
> of Ousainou engaging PDOIS and NRP.  I wish Mr. Mballow can share
> light to my story.
>
> You must understand that I joined the struggle because I
> am a citizen of the Gambia.  I choose to fight for the rights of
> all because I believe in democracy.  I choose to be independent in
> mental attitude because that is how God made me.  I choose to not
> endorse the UDP and UDP/PPP/Assan Musa Camara coalition because
> Ousainou failed on his promise to me.  I am a grandson of an Imam
> and I was brought up to speak the truth, nothing but the truth.  We
> in Kombo East are proud of a rich Gambian tradition.  There is no
> "jally" issue in speaking the truth.  That kind of behavior is alien
> to us.  I wish someone can read this message to moro Fa Sankung
> Gassama of Perang.
>
> I want a leader who has the desire to not engage in a marriage
> of suicidal thoughts.  I want a leader who does not make secret
> dealings with those who were the culprit of yahya's infancy.  I
> want a leader who has his own independent mind to engage the
> rest of the opposition.  I want a leader who should not promise and
> then fail to deliver.  Where is substance to your truth?
>
> This struggle is neither a family affair, nor a regional issue.  We
> are Gambians who believe in inclusion.  I neither seek a cabinet
> position, nor a desire to speak the opposite of the truth.  While
> you are free to speculate and offer inconsistencies,  I am also
> within my rights to be my own person.  I am a Conteh and you should
> know better.
>
> If we carry on this kind of behavior, we will never compromise.
> If we fail to reach out and speak also the opposite of the truth,
> we will never reach the mountain top.  If we continue on with
>  this nepotism, The Gambia will be for the birds.
>
> While I remain independent, I urge you to read between the lines before
> you send damaging comments on the L.  I have every right to protect
> my integrity.  I remain a servant to The Gambian people.
>
> Naphiyo,
>
> Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh
>

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