Joe,

I don't think Mr. Mbai understands the consequences of his pornographic
brand of journalism. This is more like 'jottalism' - 'jottali' whatever
rumour you hear. Yes, very irresponsible, indeed!

Regards,

Kabir.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Sambou" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 18:12
Subject: Re: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?


> Pa Nderry, what is your agenda, these days?  Are you this irresponsible?
> Did NADD call a press conference and tell you that?  You continue this
> behavior and you risk being viewed a joke.  It's up to you.
>
> Chi Jaama
>
> Joe
>
>
> >From: panderry mbai <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
> >To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: [>-<] WILL DARBOE ACCEPT OJ'S NOMINATION AS NADD FLAG BEARER?
> >Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:15:49 +0000 (GMT)
> >
> >                    [input]
> >      EDITORIAL
> >
> >
> >
> >   Today, we reported about the NADD leadership nomination, which
seemingly
> >gave PPP'S former agriculture Minister Omar Amdaou Jallow, the lead. OJ,
as
> >he is widely called was supported by three opposition parties to serve as
> >NADD'S flag bearer. We received the said reports from credible sources
and
> >nobody can make us doubt the reliability of these well placed sources.
> >Darboe, we learned had asked to be given time, to consult with his
> >colleagues at the UDP. It is not yet clear, whether  the UDP leader will
> >recognise the nomination of OJ or not. NADD is undergoing crucial moment
> >and its leadership, should set aside the issue of  love for power.
> >
> >   We do not want to pass judgements now, since Darboe, is yet to make up
> >his mind on OJ'S nomination. We must point out that any attempt on Darboe
> >or any member of the coalition to pull out at this hour from NADD, will
> >cost the opposition dearly. The issue of identifying a leader should not
> >have been a problem in the first place. We still cannot understand why
NADD
> >could not deal with this matter in one day. There is something wrong
> >somewhere. The mere fact that Darboe, could not agree on the spot at the
> >nomination ground, suggested that his dream of being a flag bearer had
> >shattered. We expect Darboe and all NADD executive members to dance to
the
> >dictates of democracy. The choice of the people, should prevail at the
end
> >of the day, irrespective of one's political following and popularity.
> >
> >   Darboe, should team up with any political leader selected by the
> >coalition. His request to be given time by the coalition to liaise with
his
> >party, is not only worrying but discouraging to say the least. Our
> >political leaders should put the nation's interest at heart and do away
> >with the issue of "MANSA" dream. Our country is at cross roads and we
> >should not allow greed to undermine the growing demand for change.
> >
> >    OJ'S nomination is greeted by mixed feelings. While, some people
> >described him as a "spent force" others argued that he is one of the
> >country's most charismatic politicians. Yes, the PPP, government to some
> >extent were found wanting. But we must point out that this was the
> >administration,  that brought The Gambia, on the world map. Thanks to Sir
> >Dawda, our country, was ranked as one of most democratic countries on the
> >continent. Under Yahya Jammeh's rule,  is the opposite. Under Jawara,
> >people were free to speak their minds on national issues. People, were
> >never subjected to the type of dehumanisation were facing today. People,
> >openly criticised the old man, without having the fear of being arrested
or
> >monitored by the secret service.
> >
> >   In order to restore the liberties and freedoms, we used to enjoy under
> >Jawara's rule, NADD should put its house in order and stop the
unnecessary
> >bickering and power struggle. While, others doubted OJ's competence of
> >being a main challenger to Jammeh, critics of Darboe, also argued that he
> >should give chance to others, in view of his  two  failed Presidential
bid.
> >That he ran on two consecutive terms, without winning the Presidency.
> >People are advancing all kinds of arguments these days to promote their
> >candidate of choice. It is healthy to agree and disagree, but we should
not
> >lost track of the national interest, which overides individual interest.
> >
> >   Having said this, we urge the NADD leadership to go ahead with their
> >programs and avoid falling into Jammeh's prediction. Jammeh, will be more
> >than happy to see NADD in disarray as reported by his paper,  the
Observer,
> >the other day. The whole world is watching at NADD. If its leadership,
> >failed Gambians, our country is doomed politically. This will give Yahya
> >Jammeh, the opportunity to rule our country for three decades, just like
> >that of the  deposed PPP administration. If such a thing happens, we
> >foresee a Gambia, where people will die in the streets because of
> >starvation. We foresee a Gambia, where the prisons will be the homes for
> >the powerless and the under privileged, as it obtains today under Yahya's
> >self perpetual rule. This will also pave way for Jammeh, to  further
> >infringe on the rights and liberties of citizens.
> >
> >   OJ, seems to be trusted by the three opposition parties. That they all
> >rallied behind him. As Bob Marley said"WHO THE CAP FITS, LET HIM WEAR
IT."
> >We are not suggesting that OJ is the right candidate, but the wishes of
the
> >people should come first. Despite the odds attributed to OJ, we can
> >comfortably say that he is a true nationalist. Here is a man, who refused
> >to toe to the line of Yahya's repressive regime. Earning himself as the
> >most arrested politician, OJ, suffered torture and untold persecution
under
> >Yahya's watch. Because of his  love for the country, OJ, abandoned
personal
> >life,  just to defend the hijacked God given rights of Gambians. He is
one
> >of those politicians, who openly stood against Yahya's bully tactics.
> >
> >   As far we are concerned the PPP is incomparable with the APRC.  They
are
> >far better than the APRC and people trying to blame them  for their past
> >deeds should thoroughly compare the two, before making unfair judgements.
> >As an independent Newspaper, we will not support the nomination of any
> >candidate, for ethical reasons, but we have all rights to comment on the
> >shortfalls of some of the candidates. We owe it to our readers to comment
> >on the shortfalls and achievements of Darboe, OJ, Halifa, Hamat and Waa.
We
> >believe that such commentaries will help electorates to make informed
> >decisions on their political leaders.
> >
> >   This is not the time for Gambians to be economical  with the truth.
This
> >not the time for sycophancy. This is not the time to advocate politics of
> >tribalism. We must address  issues without fair or favour. Since NADD
said
> >they came to rectify a corrupt and dictatorial system, it should not
> >entertain praise singing. A good number of Gambians, prefer to speak
behind
> >the scenes and not in the open, even though they have reservations
against
> >what their leaders are doing. We must break the culture of silence, if we
> >want to effect any meaningful change in our dear country. NADD belongs to
> >the people and its leaders should encourage its followers to speak out.
> >This will help NADD to make head way in their bid to effect democratic
> >change.
> >
> >   Its leadership should also be opened to the Press to avoid
speculations.
> >NADD should be organising press briefings, on a weekly basis to inform
> >Gambians about their programs. The Gambian voters, reserve the right to
> >know what their political leaders are doing on their behalf.
> >
> >   On a final note, we  want to reaffirm our last statement to Darboe,
that
> >it would be suicidal on his part to contemplate pulling out from NADD.
> >NADD, is the popular demand for The Gambian people and we expect him to
> >respect the wishes and aspirations of  Gambians. We say Ousainou
"ESABARI"
> >meaning cool down. We hope NADD will officially name  its flag bearer,
> >Thursday, when Ousainou reports back to them. Until then. As for now,
they
> >say OJ is on the lead.  We rest our case.....
> >
> >
> >   The author is the former Secretary General of The Gambia press Union
and
> >also a former Voice of America radio Banjul Correspondent. Mr. M'Bai who
> >now resides in the US State of North Carolina Raleigh was a leading
> >political and crime reporter with the Point and Daily Observer newspapers
> >respectively. He can be reached by email at the following addresses:
> >[log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
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