Boto Jaiteh (MRC),
I think your fears are well understood but since [log in to unmask] the author
of "Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara the Pragmatic Leader!" did not sign as Boto
Jaiteh(MRC.GM) we can only assume that he is another BJaiteh unless proven
otherwise. Perhaps [log in to unmask] should sign his mails in the future to
avoid the confusion.
Malanding Jaiteh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Boto Jaiteh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 5:02 AM
Subject: Re: Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara the Pragmatic Leader!
>>> [log in to unmask] 02/09/00 11:21pm >>>
FELLOW GAMBIANS:
The state of our nation, The Gambia, is deplorable. The Gambia is now a
fertile ground for drug traficking, prostitution, banditory, disease,
corruption, state terrorism, intimidation, harassment and economic
degradation. In a nutshell, it's Terra Incognito in The Gambia. What a
shame!
what an outrage! what a tragedy! Not too long ago that this very country we
all call The Gambia (Homeland) was regarded as many in the international
community the bastion for peace and the model for democracy in Africa under
Dawda Kairaba Jawara.
Sir Dawda is a man of great intellect, honour and integrity. The man who
demanded from her majesty, the Queen of England, in 1965 the Magna Carter on
behalf of the people of The Gambia. This document paved the way for the
Gambia to take it's rightful place in the community of nations. Jawara's
Gambia was very prosperous and peaceful. Jawara was an ardent believer of
the
rule of law, justice, and the custodian of human right all over the
continent
of Africa.
Now my friends, let us review briefly, Jawara's policies sector by sector:
Prior to the Economic Recovery Program in 1985, FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION was
the order of the day, school feeding program implemented nation wide, free
stationery in schools, free transportaion for provincial pupils during
school
breaks and a whole host of incentives accorded to the student population.
More importantly, every student live in the environment of peace and
tranquility. Jawara's mantra was that the sky is the limit for every Gambian
regardless of profession or political affiliation. In economic jargon, it
was
laissez faire at it's best.
The success of Jawara's education policy cannot be overemphasized and
yielded
the following impressive intellectual power house....to put it in human
terms:
The Halifa Sallahs, Malarfy Jarjus, Sidia Jattas, Sam Sarres, Alpha
Robinsons, Waa Juwaras, Lawer Dabos, Dr.Nyangs, Dr. Tijan Sallahs, Lamin
Leighs, Musa Bassadi Jawaras, Mariama Semega Jannehs, Idi Jobes, Madiba
Saidys,Seedy Jammehs, Bakary Bunja Dabos, Yusupha Jows, Francis Njies, Sedi
Sannehs, Tijan Sallahs, Ousou Jahs, Omar Jahs,Suwareh Dabos, Eliman Chams,
Dr. Jacks, Dr. Dabos, Henry Baldehs, Abdoulie Saines, Katim Tourays..... and
the list my friends, it's just too numerous to mention. This affirms the
assertion by the late Justice Holmes of the United States that " the
greatest
loss of a nation is it's mineral resources, even a greater loss is it's
human
resources." Against this human backdrop, if you will, lies the elloquent
testimony of Jawara's education policy triumps.
In the area of health, prior to 1985, it was FREE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FOR
ALL. My friends, this author removed his tooth in The Gambia under Jawara' s
medical health services for 0 dalasi, and performed the same proceedure in
the United States for $300. In general, operations that could cost people
fortunes in Europe and America, mark you.. with the same quality, amounts
to
nothing in The Gambia. To speak of "real success".
The Gambia had the best civil service, the best telecommunication system,
the
most independent judiciary, the healthiest economy and most important of
all,
the most stable and peaceful country in Africa. Folks, these were monumental
achievements. What is happening now my friends, is the deconstruction of
these giant pillars built by the illustrious son of The Gambia in the person
of Dawda Kairaba Jawara.
This is what is at stake and it's worth fighting for. As Lamin Waa Juwara
elloquently put it after he was ignominiously assaulted, detained and
released..."as long as democracy is not restored to The Gambia, prisons will
be my second home; I am prepared to die for my beliefs..." Fellow Gambians,
our country is burning, the time to rescue it is long over due. But better
late than never! Let us avoid total ruination of our country and now is the
time to support Ousainou Dabos and Waa Juwaras in their cause to free Our
country from servitude. Let justice prevail!
Readers please note, the author deliberately avoided making any contrast
between the erstwhile and the current regimes because the two are not
comparable for heaven sake!
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Dear members,
I have recently join Gambia-L in order to read and contribute to some of
the intellectual
discussions ( which I am yet to do) that goes on the web.
But to my utter amazement and shock, some body purportedly use my
[log in to unmask] to sent the above statement to you the members and to myself.
I categorically and vehemently denied sending the above statement and I urge
the sender to desist from using my name. Infact I have never been a member
of AOL.COM.
That Boto Jaiteh is not me Boto Jaiteh of Bakau, The Gambia.
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