Kejau
I will also add my voice please read the whole context. I do not think you understand the whole situation. Cherno Kebbeh has just provided some details. The fact is Pa Nderry hasn't exhibit any professionalism from the start. Also you mentioned "we need to learn how to be critical and accept criticism if we are to defeat dictatorship". Well we should be able to expose characters that will bring down the struggle. Please call them out for God sake Kejau. This is no trivial issue, we been here before it is important we address the issues. Please read what Ousman,Bamba Mass,Suntou,Haruna and LJD wrote just to mention few.

I support the work Pa Nderry is doing. However, when he turns around undermine what he preaches day and night I am troubled by that. Just to remind you freedom of expression comes with accountability and responsibility.  This whole notion of my way or the highway should be minimize at any cost. 

The days and weeks to come we will find out what the ultimate motive is in regards to Pa Nderry's behavior. Maybe Nyang should be able explain to the readership what he see as ridiculous! Maybe he can shed light on why PDOIS was missing in Raleigh? It is unity that we are seeking across the board here. Nothing but unity. Many many thanks.
Wa Salam
Sariang







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On May 24, 2013, at 5:58 AM, kejau <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Lamin, 
> I think we should learn to take emotions out of national debates. Pa has a right to support any conference and be critical of any for that matter, even though we wish he supports that conference.  Alkali should not have rudely interrupted the interview. Which he seemed to have done because of Pa not actively supporting them initially. We have to learn to be critical and accept criticism if we are to defeat dictatorship and build a more democratic society. 
> Respect. 
> Kejau. 
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> Subject: Re: [G_L] Raleigh Conference Diary Part One! - VERY SILLY AND CHILDISH PA NDERRY 
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> Kejau
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> "Much a do about nothing" Kejau?
> 
> I suggest you try to understand the context of this whole saga and not dismiss it as insignificant. You contended "Alkali has been given chances to talk and write ...." You missed the whole point here Kejau! A right to reply can be absolutely meaningless in particular circumstances, and for me the fundamental question is whether a media house should be utilized to harass, intimidate, and pick up baseless fights with people on the same side of the struggle against public lawlessness in The Gambia. Can you fight with someone who has a bomb when all you have is a stick, a cutlass, or even a locally made "kartus" gun? Be careful what you support my friend. We are not dealing with a trivial issue here
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> LJDarbo 
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> From: kejau <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: Re: [G_L] Raleigh Conference Diary Part One! - VERY SILLY AND CHILDISH PA NDERRY
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> Hi All. 
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> I think this issue is a much a do about nothing. Pa can interview anyone willing to talk to him anywhere and can be critical of anyone anytime. Alkali has been given chances to talk a nd write if he fills the account is erroneous or slandering and can even take legal action to correct it. Freedom of expression and association should be our guiding principles here.
> Kejau
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> Subject: Re: [G_L] Raleigh Conference Diary Part One! - VERY SILLY AND CHILDISH PA NDERRY 
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> Nyang
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> I think you are missing a bigger point here honestly. The discussion here in question is bigger than some self-fulfilling prophecies; it is about bringing folks together. It is about solidifying on the momentum from Raleigh. As far I can tell, the event in Raleigh was remarkable and at the same time it is a step in the right direction. We should just steer on the course. For your information I have read every piece and listened to Pa Nderry on Freedom radio during the conference, after each broadcast I have more lingering questions than answers seriously. In life sometimes we just need to swallow our pride and show humility, in this situation the former suggestion was preferred than the latter. 
> The British scholar S. Smiles said: "The fame which is gained today is earned when the evil traits of the people are exposed, ignoring the noble qualities of all."
> 
> Since the planning stage of this event, folks have alluded that they have invited Pa Nderry for some reason known to Pa he declined to join. Not sure if you follow the initial discussion or not? Putting things into perspective, sometime during the conference Pa Nderry show-up acting like superman. Here is the transcript of what he wrote on Freedom newspaper:  “Mr. Darboe was at the hallway at the time speaking with Freedom Radio’s Pa Nderry M’Bai during their short break. Mr. Darboe’s brother Yaya Darboe, and a handful of conference delegates witnessed the fracas. Mr. Conteh confronted Mr. Darboe by telling him “Ngataa” in Mandingka—meaning let’s go. He persistently asked Lawyer Darboe to discontinue the interview”. Nyang since you mentioned you have the right to reserve your opinion, “you are not in such things I quote”. However, let me tell you this, you are not entitled to the facts. Finally, since you came to the conclusion that it is “ridiculous” to confer with organizers in Raleigh or as you mentioned some “Gambians are the funniest in the world” you should be willing to engage folks in an open and honest discussion on this forum. “You have asked me if I think consulting with the organizers is ought to happened before the interview”? I will yes based on the circumstances leading to the interview just read the whole script. Further I understand many folks are part of the struggle but at the same time our approaches are different. The different dynamics and approaches will require guidance, leadership, tolerance and be willing to listen to one another. Nyang the time for posturing is over, time for self-gratification is over, and time for infighting is over. May Allah subuhanahu wa’tala bless the Gambia and people of this great Nation Ameen.
> Wa Salam
> Sariang
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