Suntou –
I am fine entirely you or anyone else being a UDP, but just
note that we shouldn’t be one of its spoilers. If every political novice and
surrogate act the way they feel without any political guidance, sense of deeper
thought of a one Gambia we all belong, the damage to be caused will be more
than we can anticipate. I will leave that up to you to decide what reformations
and amendments to make to make the party attractive to all Gambians.
I am condemning this tribal undertone act not as a
sympathizer of CORDEG or a fan of Professor Saine, but as a Gambian who hates
the tribal undertone that surfaces its ugly face among us here time and again. A
critique of organizations and their leadership is not uncommon, but such
criticism must be done in good faith without intention to play politics of
hate, division, and destruction. The tribal card is a nasty bitch and let the
minors in the house forgive my French.
Again,
we are doing the same old politics and we expect a different result. I have no
doubt that we are suffering bruises from the enemy at home, but we are
suffering from more bruises coming from own selves. The late I. Jagne (RIP),
former principal of Gambia High School and one of the proprieties ICE high
school used to say that crabs don’t surface to the top, because as they shoot
to water surface, other crabs will be pulling their legs down, so the end
result is each and every one of them sinks. If you can't get yours shine
by using nice politics, don't get it through cheating by making the other side
ugly. Unfortunately, Gambia's sphere politics is so hard to dissect. That is
why politics is a nasty bitch and I hate her.
I am condemning the tribal bigotry and any of its
resemblance for the same reason that I condemned those that accused the very
enemy we are dealing with Jammeh as a tribalist; Jammeh’s own tribal undertone
of labeling the Mandingos as tribalists through SG Momodou Sabally; The
labeling of the DUGA folks; Hamat Bah’s own maths of adding the Peuls and the
Mandinkas coalition to equate that to power victory, etc…Let us go in for the
bigger picture. Those that believe in a tribal Gambia will woefully fail. Best always,Yero
Here is what Mai Fatty of the GMC said:
“I came in purely to condemn the tribal
ethos some in the thread appear to front by contending that Dr. Saine's
ethnicity provoked the irk of contrary tribesmen/women. Must we read tribalism
into every controversial political act and in our own distorted mindset,
disingenuously discolour others due to our own preconceived prejudices?
Tribalism must be condemned ab initio and killed nib in the bud. We will fail
our posterity if we promote the projection of tribal characterization into
sensible discourse. Please desist sensationalizing the Wollof -Mandinka
dichotomy guys!!! Condemn the author if you would for tribal perception, and
that is where it ought to stop, just on the author. It would be unhelpful to
persist on casting the net wider and wider into a specific angle. We are all
connected in one Gambia. We are all related. I urge that you de-emphasise the
ethnic perspective and end the escalation of tribal sentiment here and other
fora, period. Not in our Gambia plzzz!! I draw focus to a fitting quotation
from Mr. Pata
PJ
which I find very apt and relevant; ‘let's moderate our language and thoughts
in times of anger and be careful how we generalize stuff.’ "
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 11:29:22 +0000
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [G_L] Gainako piece of U.S State department human right statement on Gambia
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Yero
On the specifics of 'tribalism' attributed to X or Y, I think the issue or the article wasn't attacking anybody or anyone. It was question a body, it's composition. Unless you fail to notice, we shouldn't shelter anybody or anyone or any Gambian organisation from the hammers of scrutiny. I have been label all sorts, i welcome it and focus on what matters, why not Dr Saine, or Sigga?
Dr Saine is not bigger than the organisation he belongs, and if someone is at pain to comprehend how such body was constitued, who am I or Musa, who any editor for that matter to deny Gambians their legitimate right to question?
I think, we need to distance ourselves from issues and personality. I will be frank to say, I respect Dr Saine, Sigga, Banka, Kejau, Bayang, Jobe, Bahoum etc, however, if someone finds it unacceptable that, a body that is purported to be speaking for all Gambian Diaspora groups, I think it is more than vital for you, me, Burama, Pateh, Ansuma or Kumba, to have sharp eye as to how such a body was put together. Hence, please, please, don't mix apple and oranges. I love controversy, and I think modern Gambians should embrace reality.
We cannot continue sugarcoating Dr so and so, or organisation so and so, so long as we are respectful, polite and calm.
Is Tribalism is a major factor in Diaspora and as well as in Gambia?
The chat I had with Demba over UDP matter, some people picked only the Yaya Jallow case, and they phone to complain on how Demba was emphasising that, i brush it off as legitimate in our this day and age. Is Dr Saine beyond questioning, hell no. We will publish any article that question the way we do things.
Yes, i saw and read endless comments on facebook from anonymous folks, but the reality is, the author is within his rights to raise the issues up. Let us rise up and look inward. Personally, I am focus on UDP, hence, I am not focusing more on CORDEG or who are there, what is clear is that, as I said before, this is not the PPP era, when few elites run rampage, the APRC era taught us vital lessons, the third Republic will be bigger battle, because no one will be able to blindfold folks.
Thanks
SUntou
On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 2:20 AM, Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Mawdo Demba -
You know well I handle you all brothers with special love. If you don't stop associating me with political analysis, then I will go wild, as you said it here that "politics is a messy business." If my little participation in Gambia's messy business makes me one by default, I am a proud soldier ready to die in the battle field. Quite honestly, politics being messy, is my feeling about politics, especially that of the Gambia, for a long time. I believe firmly what my dad (May Allah swt continue to love and bless his soul) once said to me, "Baa, enen koo enn ainabeh." I am forced to reflect on this deeply time and again and I couldn't have anything different to his wisdom. On a note, I don't have political blood. I remain a shepherd, a world citizen interested in seeing world peace, fairness, equality and justice. I am not interested in any group or political party prominence or leadership now or later in my life. I am just so contended knowing that I can live a life where I can walk in the darkest street without a guard.
To the radios, give it to the Dembas. You are doing a heck of a good job, and hope to see more citizens being engaged across. What i love is the spirit and determination to fight for what is right. I think with more focus, we will head to the right direction. Once I get on a cultural show, it will add to the lot that all of you are doing. Demba and all, thanks for engaging citizens and appreciated on your continued efforts for enlightenment. I know sometimes we are stingy in complimenting our fellows. Oh well, don't wait till they die. Let them know sometimes, sincerely, how much of a great job they are doing.
On Suntou's question, you answered it well. Imam Baba shared a scary story. I appreciate Imam Leigh's activism beyond the Gambian boundary. Here is more on the Imam's exclusive; http://gainako.com/?p=3769
On another business, and I was minding my business until you mentioned my name here, the piece about Dr. Saine on tribalism is a shame. It is not possible to have all ethnic groups in one organization. The argument shocks. Any sane person knows that someone is throwing dust on CORDEG's eyes. I hope Editor Saidykhan, Suntou and their Kairo team will apply their breaks through good editorial judgment, especially when it comes to such sensitive matters. What happens is, this is capable of killing the spirit of those who are sacrificing. The media shouldn't be doing the job of politicians who are insincere and disgruntled. If you can't get yours shine by using nice politics, don't get it through cheating by making the other side ugly. Unfortunately, Gambia's sphere politics is so hard to dissect. That is why politics is a nasty bitch and i hate her.
If Gambians are not serious of what is at stake, that mighty bitch called karma is going to compliment the criminal leader Jammeh by striking.
Please, allow me rest again...and don't get me in this "messy business"
Best with all the positive endeavors!
Yero.
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 10:38:40 -0800
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [G_L] Gainako piece of U.S State department human right statement on Gambia
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Suntou,
As promised here is the link to Imam Baba Leigh's Interview with Gainako. The interview was co-hosted with the new political analyst Yero Jallow (laugh)... Only if I can get him to warm up and excited about getting on the radio.... These Fula people are sometimes too shy for their own detriment.. Anyway feel free to share the interview with others..
Unfortunately, due to the international attention the Imam's issue attracted we wanted to incorporate wider audience thus the reason for speaking English on the interview...
https://soundcloud.com/editor-8-1/imam-baba-leigh-interview
Thanks
Demba for GON
On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi Suntou,
Imam Baba Leigh did an extensive interview with Gainako and discussed a wide range of issues. As the norm with us we don't like people reliving the horror they have gone through. So Imam did discussed what happened to him but he preferred to "let his wounds heal" I will share the audio with you via Skype and if anyone else is interested I can upload the link to sound cloud and share here.
Stay tuned..
Thanks
Demba
On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM, suntou touray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
http://gainako.com/?p=4457
The photo of Imam Baba Leigh with the Gainako story is telling. However, has Imam Baba Leigh himself commented directly on what happen to him whilst under illegal detension publicly yet? I may have missed his interview on Gainako, but if he did, Demba, it may be helpful to replay it. Thanks
Suntou
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