Saiks,

We could only give them the benefit of the doubt hoping that the said funds
would have atleast trickled down to the masses.  Now in the absence of the
US$3m what moral or legal basis is there to believe that the poor would not
have benefitted from  it?

My problem with Ebou Jallow's story, as always is that, one would have
lent/attached more credence/weight to his story if he came forward days after
he left The Gambia to shed light on Koro's case (just as he decided/took it
upon himself to purportedly set the records straight on the $3,000,000.00
accusation with the International Media) which is still shrouded in misery,
unfortunately and regrettaby.  That is what fairness and moral code of
conduct would call for on his part and indeed on any decent person's part.
Since assuming that his allegations were founded, divulging them while
serving the AFPRC government would have been suicidal, no two ways about that
at all.  Therefore, I reckon vehemently that anything short of that is
grossly hypocritical, would not be taken seriously as is the case and
tantamounts to scratching old wounds and this could only breed in hysteria.
Of course, this is not to say that a thorough and unbiased investigations
should not have taken place but I feel it should not spring squarely from
Ebou Jallow's assertions alone, let's take it a pinch of salt.

For the records, let me reiterate that I believe Koro's death is a heinous
crime and that the perpetrators should be brought to book without doubt.

Greetings and so long.

OB Silla.

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