Conteh , thanks for your word of wisdom , we need people like you . Lets
shape the oppositions and make the government more responsible to our course
of development , without our collectives efforts , our Gambia will stay
undevelop .
lets stay firm and push up the struggle
Conteh Julla
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Our Time Has Just Arrived
>Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:41:59 -0500
>
>Comrades:
>
>The recent presidential election in The Gambia
>is clearly an indication that we cannot shoot from
>a long distance while the APRC is using every leverage at
>its disposal. We have contributed to the brain
>drain scenario. We must find other alternatives
>in dealing with the APRC.
>
>I hope we come to the realization that we cannot
>sit around and enjoy the comfort of western
>capitalism, while those who genuinely and
>courageously fought the rights of all are struggling
>to feed their families. We cannot continue to
>argue without engaging realistically in getting our
>country back. I hope we remember that our decision
>to fight for democracy is an inherent doctrine that
>we must proudly guard. I hope we also respect the
>decision of The Gambian people and engage the APRC
>in fair dealing. The APRC has a right to lead, and
>it must deliver its promises to The Gambia. We must
>not be part of politics of indifference. We hope
>the APRC succeeds in leading The Gambia people. We also
>have a right tell The Gambian people that the APRC has
>failed if it cannot deliver the goods.
>
>While I remain adamant in my opposition to the
>APRC government, I affirm my respect to the
>office of the presidency of The Gambia. I hope those
>in power will respect my right to criticize.
>This new cricitism I affirm, will be base on the
>true foundation of democratic means. I will
>serve to fight for tolerance, rule of law,
>consistency and respect of political disagreements.
>I will be a loyal opposition, and I am proud to
>affirm that I will not be a prisoner of thoughts
>in speaking the truth.
>
>In a few months, we will be seeking solutions in
>embracing a person of character who can constructively
>engage the APRC government in politics of reality.
>We must have a person who is willing to understand
>those deep rooted policies of politics. Those of us who
>are talking and relentlessly cannot stop, must evaluate
>realistically in inquiring with reasonable assurance our
>duty to lead. I hope when that time comes, God serves me
>with wishdom to inquire this sacred responsibility.
>
>We must come out of the closet and advocate a new
>kind of politics. We must not repeat the mistakes of
>political indifference. We must be willing to
>lead and respectfully tell our leaders that the
>time has come for Gambians abroad to lead the
>opposition. We must never let our emotions guard
>us in dealing with the APRC.
>
>The Gambia is our country. We alone can make this
>dream a reality. We are one. We must remain one.
>The APRC has a right to lead. I hope the APRC can
>also give us the right to be part of a genuine
>opposition.
>
>In conclusion I say respectfully, "A mind is a terrible
>thing to waste."
>
>Naphiyo,
>
>Comrade M.L. Jassey-Conteh
>Greensboro, NC/Kombo East Contituency
>
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