Tombong,
Moving on is not easy for someone with a hidden agenda. Unfortunately some
of us here have personal grievances against one another. The Gambian people
in the Gambia have moved on.
I am fortunate enough to see for myself what is going on in the Gambia and I
will encourage all Gambians to the same thing. I read MB Krubally's posting
with a lot of interest, and that tells me that not all of us here are just
here for the cheap shots.
Unfortunately, some people here decided to put their own selfish interests
ahead of the national interest doing all it could to enhance their stays in
the West. Certainly the Gambia needs all her people, but no negative energy
is needed. We need to be positive and work positively towards national
development.
As I have told a few of the people I have talked to, remember not to be
pulled into exchange of words for the purpose of debating. Gambians on the
ground have moved on and going by their daily business.
What amazed me more on my trip is the way an average Gambian regards you
when they know that you even contributes to the Gambia-L. It is seen as
Bantaba of Gambians over shadowed with a lot of negativity towards national
development. I tried to convince some that not all are meant to be living at
home.
I look forward to the day we could all move on as a nation and give our
leaders the support they need. If they should fail to deliver at the end of
their term then we can vote them out. Calling for any other kind of change
is not to the interest of our beloved nation and I hope we all understand
that.
The number of foreigners in our small nation should be a clear testimony for
all of us. Gambia is heaven to a lot of our neighbors and I am not sure
Gambians will be able to live in those neighboring countries like they do in
the Gambia.
God bless the Gambia.
Ousman Jallow Bojang.
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From: TOMBONG SAIDY <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 8:39 AM
Subject: LET'S MOVE ON
> Lers,
>
> The Gambia has gone through two fair and free elections, the Presidential
> elections and the National Assembly elections. Thank God the elections
were
> conducted peacefully. President Jammeh and the APRC have been given
another
> five mandates. The people have spoken and we should respect that.
>
> It is now time to move on and for each of us to continue our various roles
> in the development of The Gambia. Let us continue the debate over the
future
> of our country, however let's do it in a mature and constructive manner. I
> am an APRC, or better yet an AFPRC supporter and I will remain to be so as
> long as it takes, while some of you will remain to be anti-Jammeh for as
> long as it takes no matter what. These are constant equations. Now let us
> debate for the sake of Gambia and see how best we can make The Gambia a
> better place for our kids. I applaud Mr. Jassey-Conteh and the others for
> finally seeing the light and for being brave enough to say it.
>
> The results of the National Assembly elections are a good manifestation of
> how democratic The Gambia is. With all the resources of the APRC, NRP and
> PDOIS were able to win three seats. We cannot have better opposition
> candidates than Hamat Bah, Sidia Jatta and Halifa Sallah. Their presence
in
> the National Assembly will definitely make a big difference. Let us
respect
> the verdict of the people and move on.
>
> UDP has made the biggest mistake of their political live. The boycott
marks
> the end of the UDP/PPP Alliance. Unfortunately they did not learn from the
> mistake of Ouattara in Ivory Coast. The UDP is dead and choosing to stay
out
> of the National Assembly for the next five years is a big mistake. They
will
> never catch up. I predict that there will be splinter parties from the UDP
> proper. Despite the boycott, a little more than 57% of the electorate
within
> the 15 concerned constituencies voted.
>
> President Jawara is due back, Sheriff Mustapha Dibba has formed an
alliance
> with President Jammeh, President Jammeh has been elected for another five
> and the UDP is dead. What better can we ask for?
>
> Some have been making noise for the past two years and it is time to face
> reality work together for a better Gambia. I know it is a bitter pill to
> swallow, but just try.
>
> Let us change the debate format or improve it a little by debating issues
> and policies on weekly basis. Let us cut down on the name-calling and
tackle
> each other with facts and issues relevant to the development of The
Gambia.
>
> Let's move on brothers and sisters. We are moving on from this end.
>
>
> PEACE
>
> Tombong
>
>
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