All:

So many thought provoking points have been raised by esteemed brothers and
sisters on this thread so much so that it is hard to resist the temptation
to crash in the midst despite my hectic schedule today.
With that said, I just wanted to appeal to all to be a tad bit patient
with the NADD leadership at a time they deserve every bit of our support
to come to the best feasible conclusion to this matter of selecting a flag
bearer. I agree with many of the points raised here - especially the
notion of having a "neutral" personality as a NADD Flag Bearer – but I
also think it is the wrong time to question their sincerity without
acknowledging their sacrifices, both individually and otherwise. I know
this is a point of contention but please bear with me.
While it is common concern that a “neutral” personality from without the
NADD executive would be an ideal darling for a Flag Bearer, it is equally
a cause for concern that this “neutral” personality could very decide to
do exactly what some of us are hastily accusing of (or pre-empting
accusations of) some of the NADD Executives – that is the total
dismantling of the fabrications of the Alliance, hence the MOU for the
sake of self perpetuance. What makes us so sure that the NADD executive
can guarantee every single Gambian (or the majority) that whoever they
decide to choose from without themselves will follow the letter of the
MOU.
My point is, if not already clear, there is no guarantee any which way you
want to look at it. Therefore, I would settle with someone I’ve been
toiling with all these years to put together what we call NADD today! I
will trust those who’ve put their indelible mark on the MOU.
Let’s put ourselves in their shoes folks and accord them a tad bit of
patience. If they come out with someone they can trust to deliver the
goods, be it within or from the outside, we should trust (as we have done
all these years) and rally behind them 100% knowing that it is the only
sensible and peaceful way to get rid of stench in Kanilai.

Let us have confidence in their judgment for now folks. Not too much to
ask for.

We must also remember that NADD has already been accepted by the masses
without a Flag Bearer. Whatever you take from that fact....ponder with
patience please.

Thank you.

-BambaLaye

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