Mr.Jobe:

Surprising as it may sound, I believe there are many on this so-called anti-Jammeh forum who seem to be
nodding their heads in agreement to some of your points. Like Saul Khan, I honestly believe that you are one
of the few AFPRC supporters who have really put across a credible case. In fact, the more I read some of the
rebuttal, specifically to the AFPRC’ s projects the more it gives credence to your argument. The lamest
arguments put forward is to call these projects stolen Jawara projects, or even to disingenuously down play
the significance of these projects. I am convince that the motivation that led to these projects was more
political than love of country, but nonetheless the AFPRC deserve credit for pursuing these projects. It is
also very fascinating that the best argument the AFPRC has is the reason for the removal of the Jawara
Administration, and anytime a direct comparison is made, I found myself agreeing with you. To the opposition,
myself included, we become very vulnerable and even troubling to be defending an indefensible Jawara
Administration, or even to suggest that whatever transpired is tolerable and should be forgotten, in order to
help us focus against Jammeh.

 Mr. Jobe, touting the AFPRC projects has become your best argument, and comparing Jammeh’s economic program
in comparison to Jawara still gives you a strong case to make. Corruption was one of the strongest
single-issue used as the justification to bring an end to the Jawara Administration. How would you react to
allegations that Jammeh has become one of the richest leaders in the African sphere? He is involved in lots
of investment opportunities in the Gambia. And Eventhough, Gambia has serious economic challenges, Mr. Jammeh
acquired a plane, and he seems to be directly linked with the business tycoons in the country.  There are
allegations that Jawara might have tolerated corruption in his Administration, but Jammeh is directly involve
with some of these activities that pose serious long term problems to the country. In addition, what would
you tell some of the seriously disappointed coup supporters, who were interested in developmental projects,
political stability, preservation of individual rights, independent judiciary, an end to corruption, and a
new beginning to a new Gambia full of hope and stability. And Mr.Jobe, no matter how convincing the project
argument is there is more to a promising Gambia than the same old justification.

The other single issue that even people who disagree with the Jawara Administration, in a way missed is that
semblance of democracy, fair play, non-government intervention, not getting school children shot at and
killed, and the absence of musical chairs in the civil and public service. The Jawara era argument is, yes we
did not build schools, but we did not murder kids either, and we definitely believed in the rule of law.
I look forward to your comments to the issues raised.

Thanks

Musa Jeng


saul khan wrote:

> Mr. Jobe,
>
> I just finished reading your second submission, and your answers to some of
> the questions posed. I have to apologize for some of the typos, and
> grammatical errors in my posting yesterday. I was racing against time for a
> meeting, while trying to eat lunch. I do have a few more concerns, and
> questions about your Part 1, but I wouldn't want to disturb your flow at
> this point. Do keep your presentation coming.
>
> Again, I thank you for putting up a strong defence of the APRC regime. I
> sincerely believe that as long as we keep these exchanges frank, our nation
> will be the better for it. Needless to say, some of us find it impossible to
> understand how any intelligent person can support Yaya Jammeh, but your
> rationale for doing just that, is helping us understand what goes on in the
> "brains" behind the APRC regime. I don't think your task is by any means
> easy, but your courage to attempt a rationalization of your support for the
> APRC is commendable. And I sincerely commend you for that.
>
> On the questions I posed, you haven't answered most of them at all. But
> reading through, I have a feeling that you're a little hard-pressed for
> time, and like I said, I don't want to side track you with anything. As
> absurd as I find your reasons for supporting the regime, I believe you
> deserve a chance to present your story fully. For that reason, I'll hold
> back my questions, and concerns, and give you the chance to present your
> case in it's entirety. I'll then re-phrase the questions I posed, point out
> anomalies I detect, and we can take it from there. This, of course has no
> bearing on what other members here want to do. It's a free-for-all afterall.
>
> Do let us know when you're done with your submission, so those of us who
> want to restrain ourselves until you've had your say, can present our
> rebuttal. I again hope for your sake that people like Tombong would jump in
> to add to some of the good points you've made. I have my fingers crossed for
> that. Thanks again for your efforts.
>
> Good day!
>
> Saul.
>
> In part1 of "why I can support the APRC government despite...", I made it
> very clear in the last paragraph of the intro that, as well as explaining
> why I can still support the APRC government despite all that has been said
> about it, I will also explain WHY NONE OF THE EXISTING OPPOSITION PARTIES
> HAS ANY CHANCE OF BEATING THE APRC COME THE NEXT ELECTIONS. For that reason
> I will refrain from answering some of the questions that are asked or may be
> asked until then.
>
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