Thank you very much brother Ousman,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I apologized to all on the G-L and hope we put
this chapter behind us after this unnecessary ordeal.
I have a lot of respect for sisters Ndey , Ida, Soffie, Jabou & brothers Modou,
Ebrima, Baboucar Sillah -even Saiks & Kabir until recently) . What happened was
a plain misunderstanding taken out of context. Yes I admit , I was invited to the
reception on Saturday but due to a pre planned annual dinner function at our
center I could not attend and out of courtesy I also extended an invitation to
the Embassy ( nb- other Embassies were also invited and attended too -fyi) I did
mention that it was not a debate so there will be no Q & A 's.. I was at the
dinner all night with Dr Sulayman Nyang and Pap Jobe and about 350 others from 7
to 11 pm . Yet rumors were that I attended the reception. (completely unfounded
and untrue) Dr Nyang can vouch for that. False rumors commonly known as "Gheebah"
can cause "fitnah" so such remarks should be verified before they are spread.( I
would have attended if I did not have a previous engagement -for peace's sake)
secondly , my own brother Raif Diab was arrested and detained for over a month
before he was released without explanations. Thank god all ended well. . I gave
this example to clear the air and set the record straight and stop the false
rumors. I have always in the past and present contributed positively in the
Gambia and here in my humble opinion based on our religion which I strongly
believe that is part of the solution to the continent's problems if followed
correctly.
I bear no grudges for Jammeh , Kabir or anyone who may have been involved in the
recent character attacks and thank EB Jarju, CeedyKhan, and many others who sent
me personal emails for their support.
Yes to the Coalition for a better Gambia , Africa and world is my goal with
Allah's guidance (The Holy Quran) and help. Yes, Ousman, your contribution is
needed I am willing to forgive and forget. Let us all start with a clean slate.
Thank you.
Wasalaam
Habib Diab Ghanim
Ousman Manjang wrote:
> Dear Brother:
> Thank you for your wonderful thoughts for I personally felt very disappointed
> for coming across such personal attacks. Knowing most of the guys involved in
> this exchange of words, I was constantly asking myself if they really know
> what they are engaged in. Please tell me if this do make any sense at all.
> Realizing that we all come from The tiny Gambia. These are the plain, simple
> and basic facts delaying all the collective progresses we all be always
> talking about. Tell me if I may be wrong. I am a person who always welcome
> criticisms especially if it will help to bring something fruitful that all
> will benefit from.
> May I appeal to all to refrain from such acts for I think we do have a lot
> more important issues to be our prime concern? With the same token, I will
> commend those sharing their beautiful articles. We need to remember that it
> is not only Gambians view these mails.
> Fellow Gambia's, let us realize where we are from. As some have said earlier,
> past experiences should teach us to work hard for a brighter future and a
> better Gambia. Once again, brothers Habib, Kabir, EB jarju, Seedy Saidykhan
> etc. and sisters Ndey, Ida and the rest, I am appealing to all to come forth
> with some ideas on how we can form some kind of Gambian Collation within the
> US to begin with whereas we can successfully put something together that will
> benefit the development of that beautiful tiny Gambia. Let us remember that
> in order to drive this to success, we do not bring in any politics. If we do,
> it will be a waste of time.
> Please let me know at any time you think my contribution is needed. Thank you
> all and keep up with the good job.
> God bless you all, The Gambia and the Gambian people wherever they may be.
> Ousman
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