Suntou, thanks for the forward.

''It was recommended that proportional representation be introduced to enable the UDP to have its majority and then leave the delegates to select one person among the opposition to be the flag bearer. After the selection of the flagbearer a motion could then be introduced to propose that the delegates make a decision for the flag bearer to contest under a party ticket or an Independent ticket. When the motion is seconded and subjected to voting whatever the delegates decide would be accepted as binding to all. ''

IMO this recommendation would have been a perfect compromise because it takes two most contentious issues into account - party sizes and putting the flag bearer issue to a vote.

Folks, If you think this was a missed opportunity please advance some reasons?

If you think this compromise wasn't good enough please advance some reasons? 

Cheers,
Jah

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On 9 Nov 2011, at 05:23, suntou touray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Halifa: The flagbearer wanted to run on an NRP ticket while the parties recommended that he runs under an Independent ticket. It took time for the flag bearer to make a decision.
> 
> Foroyaa: Was this not made clear by the MOU?
> 
> Halifa: The MOU provides for the delegates to elect a flag bearer and determine candidature which could be either party led or independent candidature.
> 
> Foroyaa: Is this not confusing?
> 
> Halifa: It is not confusing if the explanation is clear. The Gambian people wanted everyone onboard so that we could have one candidate within the opposition to contest against the incumbent. It was recommended that proportional representation be introduced to enable the UDP to have its majority and then leave the delegates to select one person among the opposition to be the flag bearer. After the selection of the flagbearer a motion could then be introduced to propose that the delegates make a decision for the flag bearer to contest under a party ticket or an Independent ticket. When the motion is seconded and subjected to voting whatever the delegates decide would be accepted as binding to all.

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