Thanx for sharing Dad. I commend Foroyaa for dedicating this Republican  
memoriam to Femi Peters. I associate myself with this editorial in its  
entirety.
 
Thanx.
Haruna. 
 
 
In a message dated 4/26/2010 1:24:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF REPUBLICAN DAY AND FEMI PETERS 
 
24thApril 2010 is a day for reflection on the birth of the  Republic. This 
is the day when each Gambian becomes a sovereign and  equal proprietor of 
the Country. Each has equal power and right to  select representatives to run 
the country or seek the mandate of the  people to be the representatives. 
The Birth of the Republic gave each  Gambian Freedom of Association including 
political association and  assembly to promote collective political 
Principles, Policies and  Programmes. It makes it a requirement that taxation should 
be linked to  representation. It makes it obligatory for taxes to be 
utilised to  promote social services. It makes it a right for each citizen to be  
entitled to social services without any form of discrimination.
 
The Republic makes it a requirement for the leaders to derive their  
authority to govern from the consent of the people. It also empowers the  people 
to have a choice in selecting their leaders. This calls for a  genuine 
multiparty system.
 
As we reflect on our rights and duties as sovereign citizens of the  
country on this 40 th Anniversary of the Republic, our minds and hearts  went back 
to the reasons why Femi Peters was arrested and eventually  incarcerated.
 
We expected that Femi would be released on the 40 anniversary of  the 
Republic. This has not happened. It is therefore important to remind  those in 
authority of the need to review Femi’s case, set aside his  conviction and 
facilitate his release. This will augur well with all  those who cherish 
freedom and the sovereignty of the individual Gambian.  

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