Lekbi,

You got that right. Not only should we be concern about voting in the
diaspora but also having and effective Gambian organization to look after
the welfare of Gambians at home and abroad.I am not talking about the
pockets of party organizations that we currently have,particularly in the
U.S,where there is a lot of them.
Unending criticism without offering meaningful solutions will not take us
anywhere. With all the brilliant brains we have on this platform,if we put
them together it will go along way in helping our country and people.
Jammeh has been mandated by the people for another five years and
it is something that we have to deal with.In my opinion,our only choice for
now untill the next presidential election,is to constructively engage him to
move our country forward.

Beran


>From: Ablie Njie- lekbi <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: A Recent Trip to Gambia
>Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:29:42 -0500
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>Mr. Saine,
>
>Your analysis from the October 2001 Presidential Election in The Gambia,"
>(p.27) clearly represents an honest observation and  summary of the
>situation and urgency of Gambians at home. However, what I find
>increasingly interesting and factual is the point below.
>
>Mr. Abdoulaye Saine Wrote:
>
>"Blind opponents or devotees to Jammeh do not help the situation much."
>
>It solidifies my belief that regardless of how convincing and balanced
>one's assessment of the current situation is, there are those who will do
>all they can to ignore them.   For example, as harsh as Dampha is
>sometimes, he often and most of the time make very reasonable and relevant
>points,just like Gassama and I have to say, it is minds like that we must
>continue to nurture, but with guidance and suggestions here and there.
>
>What is important is that,  as Gambians we need to  understand that the G-L
>is not and should not be used as  a forum to personalise issues, but rather
>as a medium for us to inform and make suggestions,  so that we can all
>learn from each other.  Let us face it, it is a luxury to be able  to read
>the  informative, intelligent and well written articles some of us
>subscribe on a daily basis, I personally cannot get it better from anywhere
>else.
>
>Furthermore, it does not require a rocket scientist to know that there are
>lots of people in The Gambia who are not happy with the status quo, but the
>bottom line is that it is Jammeh who have  been given the mandate to rule.
>
>My real issue is what are the Gambians abroad doing to make a difference in
>the Gambia, for example, has there been any mention of our rights to vote
>away from home during elections (Absentee Votes), although I might be
>behind on this issue since I am fairly new to the G-L list?
>
>This in my opinion is one step we can all collectively take to find
>solutions and  make a difference regardless of our political affiliation.
>
>
>Best Regards,
>
>
>Ablie Njie- Lekbi
>
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