Dear Sidi,

Thanks for the input on the land issue, and this provides information that i
was not aware of.
Please extend my sincere condolences to Mr Grey-Johnson, and may Mrs
Johnson's soul rest in peace.
Again, our prayers are with you on the transition.

Regards,
Jabou Joh

In a message dated 7/20/2001 1:52:15 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> Jabou, Dave Manneh & Others
>
> My apologies for coming back on this issue later than usual for reasons
> beyond my control.  I am in a state of transition with numerous issues
> pending.  Internet connectivity is an added woe which I hope will be
> resolved soon.
>
> The past week has been particularly difficult for me because a colleague
> and a big brother James Monty Grey-Johnson lost his dear wife of 29 years
> Harriet Abioseh Grey-Johnson who was finally laid to rest in Abidjan on
> Wednesday 18th July.  May her soul rest in perfect peace.  To Jassey-Conteh
> and all those who lost dear ones recently, my sincere condolences.
>
> Concerning the Brufut land controversy and if I am not mistaken, the land
> in question was declared state land since 1990 or 1991 under the then
> GTZ/IDA/Urban Management and Development Project.  Unless there has been
> recent changes, the areas affected include most, if not all, of "Kombo
> tubab banko"(north, central and eastern Kombo).  It is due to this new
> classification that one is  required to show proof that the land was
> acquired from alkalolus/local authorities prior to 1990/91 before it could
> be leased.  Otherwise, it will revert to the State.  This is currently the
> law.  One can debate the merits/de-merits of the reclassification exercise
> but to question the legitimacy of the Brufut allocation ( and Yundum for
> that matter) based on traditional tenure is weak in the face of the current
> policy. Taf Construction was allocated the Brufut and Yundum lands under
> existing law.  As far as I am aware Taf Construction continues to abide by
> the regulations governing land allocation in Kombo"tubab banko."
>
> On a final note, I reiterate my support to the private sector operators and
> the numerous young Gambian men and women who are willing and ready to
> invest, despite the odds, for a reasonable return on their investment.
> Personally, I see nothing wrong with a socially responsible entrepreneur
> wishing to participate in the process of development in an honest and
> sincere manner and within the laws of the land.  To realise a reasonable
> return on one's investment is nothing to be apologetic about or be ashamed
> of.
>
>
> Sidi Sanneh
>
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