Bro Jassey-Conteh,

This is the inevitable predicament one finds himself/herself if he/she is
not guided by well-calculated and rational principles.Jumping ship takes a
great toll of your personality and you end up being a laughing stock.

As for your party leadership,am not surprised at all for his latest
stance.All his plans are in his sole interest and nothing else.You need not
be a rocket-scientist to figure out what he has up his sleeves.It's his
average supporters who are going to be left in the cold.Peace!

Jobs.




>From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Constructive Engagement
>Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:25:20 -0500
>
>President Yahya Jammeh
>Mr. Sheriff M. Dibba
>
>It has been said in political circles that national interest
>rises above individual interest.  Those of us who have accepted
>an APRC/NCP coalition are bound to protect the rights of Gambians,
>irrespective of their political pronouncements.  I joined this
>marriage with the full understanding that I have been a vocal
>critic of the APRC government.  With an ideal situation for a
>sustainable growth of political wisdom, I chose to take a risky
>approach in a conceptual view of Gambian politics.  I entrust a
>value system seen in its entirety as a solution  in the long run.
>We must objectively value our approach in a kinder and gentler way.
>
>As we approach the end of Ramadan, the celebration of Christmas and
>the birth of a new Year, I am appealing that the new APRC/NCP
>government embraces politics of tolerance and acceptance.  The
>Gambian country cannot go through a period of political arrogance
>and denial of rights to citizens.  The opposition in totality has a
>vital role to play in the development of The Gambia.  The opposition
>must therefore be seen as an asset, and not a liability.
>
>Reading the lists of fired employees, I was forced to analyze the value
>of nation building and the danger The Gambia is positioned, relative
>to the rights of The Gambian civil service.  Development will be
>hindered if the government continues to dismiss Gambian civil servants
>because they have been rumored to be opposition supporters.  How can
>the government recruit Gambians who are not willing to work with the
>government because of constant dismissals and arrests?  There must
>be a way to end these situations.
>
>I advocate that the government sets a Department of Administration
>that can cater to the rights of The Gambian civil servants.  The
>executive branch should excuse itself in the function of the civil
>service.  Rules of conduct should be established.  Civil servants
>should have the right to free association, as long as those rights
>do not infringe in the function of their respective responsibilities.
>
>The Government should embrace a kinder and gentler approach in dealing
>with the citizens of The Gambia.  The NIA should have a limited role
>in the arrest of Gambians.  There should be proper procedures in
>place, in which the Gambia police should be entrusted in protecting
>Gambian citizens.
>
>Those of us who have embraced this marriage, are forced to evaluate
>the continuous detention and dismissal of Gambians.  National
>development cannot take place when Gambians are dismissed and detained
>continuously.
>
>My endorsement of the APRC/NCP marriage must not be seen a a blanket
>endorsement.  I value democracy so deeply that I cannot see my fellow
>Gambians denied the right to political decency.  My heart really
>went out to Ms Joof, a former employee of The Gambia Customs.  I
>wonder, with limited jobs in The Gambia, how can this lady bring
>food to her family's table?  The APRC/NCP government must be
>tolerant and embrace political inclusion of all Gambians.  I welcome
>any criticsm of endorsing this marriage, but I will jump for joy when
>the likes of Ms Joof are restored.  Our sacrifice for political
>engagement is confined in our inner capacity of protecting every
>Gambian.
>
>My acceptance of this new found relationship is set with a trial
>period.  I have the belief that you two gentlemen are sincere in
>your words and deeds.  There should be an end to inconsistencies.
>Gambians should be able to define themselves.
>
>So I am appealing that we accept democracy in its face value.  I am
>willing to give this marriage a chance, but I will opt out of this
>marriange if Gambians are denied the right to political decency.
>
>Naphiyo,
>
>Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh
>Greensboro, NC/Kombo East Constituency
>
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