Kebba, thanks for this forward and I hope that NADD is not going to be 
suckered in this fix.  It seems to me that the scouts saw something in Femi 
to target him, but I also know that Femi will not meet with Yaya 
unilaterally.  He got the approval of the UDP.  Very interesting.  I just 
hope that Femi talked about the theft of our coffers, the murder of Koro 
Ceesay, the murder of the students in cold blood, the murder of Deyda 
Hydara, the stagnation of the economy, the waste by Yaya of our resources, 
etc.  But who are we fooling, Peters did anything but that, especially in 
the midst of an "all you can eat buffet".

NADD should not be suckered in this con game of neutralizing your opponent.  
If Yaya wants to meet the NADD flagbearer, Halifa, you can bank that it will 
not be a Yaya show.  Why would any that want to see Yaya out give him a 
cheap publicity?  The UDP knows that Yaya will die trying to cling onto 
power and is desperate, what is UDP gaining with this photo up?  Thus, NADD 
should not put themselves in a position to be neutralized.  They need to 
start by being decisive and show the country that the APRC has ruined the 
country and will continue to do so if allowed.  Thus, the need to be booted 
out and not be lulled to sleep over dinner.  Folks, this is calculated and 
it was very ill advised for UDP/Femi Peters to be suckered like that.  But, 
hey, the UDP said they are after "their interest".  Hope Mballow can tell 
Gambians the wisdom behind the meeting.  Caution, Sheriff Dibba went to 
extend an "Olive Branch" and end up extended his whole body and mind in the 
process.  Can I have a witness!  Chei!

Chi Jaama

Joe

>From: Kebba Dibba <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list              
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: PRESIDENT JAMMEH RECEIVES FEMI PETERS
>Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:24:36 +0000
>
>                  Written by Chief Ebrima B.Manneh          Tuesday, 07 
>March 2006
>
>       President Yahya Jammeh yesterday received in audience Mr Femi 
>Peters, the campaign manager and propaganda secretary  of the United 
>Democratic Party (UDP) at State House.
>
>   Speaking at the reception, President  Jammeh affirmed that he harbours 
>no  animosity against the opposition, but he only wants them to complement 
>government’s efforts in the task of nation building. He added that he 
>yearns for Gambians to live in peace, pride and prosperity, regardless of 
>their political inclinations. He opined that The Gambia can be a model 
>nation in every way not only for Africa, but also for the whole world.
>
>
>   He asserted that he is immune to destructive criticism, but always 
>welcomes constructive criticism aimed at promoting goodwill and fraternity. 
>He emphasized that misunderstanding is inevitable among people, but he 
>abhors irreconcilability, declaring that antipathy will hamper The Gambia’s 
>onward march to peace, progress and prosperity, hence the need for 
>reconciliation. According to him, well-meaning Gambians should steer clear 
>of those who foment bad blood and rancour and then team up the party that 
>has the interest of the nation at heart.
>
>
>   As if on cue, Mr Femi Peters said despite being in the opposition and a 
>strong critic of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction 
>(APRC), he still has the interest of the country at heart.
>   He explained that he was at State House to foster open dialogue, 
>cooperation, brotherhood and peace among the country’s political leaders. 
>In his view, this initiative is a new beginning for Gambian politics, which 
>he hoped will blossom for the good of every Gambian. He stressed that he 
>would like to see greater dialogue, prospects, involvement and commitment 
>among the country’s political leaders. Mr Peters then suggested that he 
>would like to  have another tete-a-tete with President Jammeh in due 
>course.
>   A staunch supporter of President Jammeh, Aja Awa Jange Saho, disclosed 
>that she convinced Mr Femi Peters to call on President Jammeh in the spirit 
>of reconciliation and brotherhood.
>   The Vice President Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy commended Femi Peters for 
>keeping up the open dialogue initiated by President Jammeh with opposition 
>leaders on issues of national interest. She urged all stakeholders in 
>Gambian politics to nurture the prevailing peace and stability in the 
>country and  called on all Gambians to join President Jammeh to develop the 
>country, as the country is for every Gambian.
>   For his part, Mr Sheikh Tijan Hydara, the Secretary of State for 
>Justice, implored all Gambians to give President Jammeh every support, as 
>he strives to move the country forward. ",1] );  //-->
>
>   As if on cue, Mr Femi Peters said despite being in the opposition and a 
>strong critic of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction 
>(APRC), he still has the interest of the country at heart.
>
>
>   He explained that he was at State House to foster open dialogue, 
>cooperation, brotherhood and peace among the country’s political leaders. 
>In his view, this initiative is a new beginning for Gambian politics, which 
>he hoped will blossom for the good of every Gambian. He stressed that he 
>would like to see greater dialogue, prospects, involvement and commitment 
>among the country’s political leaders. Mr Peters then suggested that he 
>would like to  have another tete-a-tete with President Jammeh in due 
>course.
>
>
>   A staunch supporter of President Jammeh, Aja Awa Jange Saho, disclosed 
>that she convinced Mr Femi Peters to call on President Jammeh in the spirit 
>of reconciliation and brotherhood.
>
>
>   The Vice President Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy commended Femi Peters for 
>keeping up the open dialogue initiated by President Jammeh with opposition 
>leaders on issues of national interest. She urged all stakeholders in 
>Gambian politics to nurture the prevailing peace and stability in the 
>country and  called on all Gambians to join President Jammeh to develop the 
>country, as the country is for every Gambian.
>
>For his part, Mr Sheikh Tijan Hydara, the Secretary of State for Justice, 
>implored all Gambians to give President Jammeh every support, as he strives 
>to move the country forward.
>
>
>
>   Humanity First officials call on VP Njie-Saidy
>
>   by Alieu Badara Ceesay
>
>   Two senior officials of Humanity First, Mansoor Ahmed Shad and Azhar 
>Ahmadi, chairman and auditors respectively, yesterday paid a courtesy call 
>on the Vice President of The Gambia,\n Ajaratou Dr Mrs Isatou Njie-Saidy, 
>at State House to brief her on the state of projects that are sponsored by 
>the charity in The Gambia.
>   Speaking to the Daily Observer shortly after their audience with the 
>Vice President,  Mr Mansoor Ahmed Shad said they discussed the 
>contributions of Humanity First to the socio-economic development of The 
>Gambia since it was set up here about five years ago. He explained that the 
>charity had a senior secondary school at Yundum as well as five information 
>technology centres where people are taught IT skills.
>   “In the future, we will give advanced IT training like graphic design 
>and we intend to provide internet link up at all our IT centres,” he said.
>   ",1] );  //-->
>     Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 March 2006 )
>
>Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]> wrote:  Ndey, are you joking with your 
>reference of Jamus and Femi "Reconciliation"?
>When you have time, please relay to us what that was all about. Many a
>bizzare things are unfolding in that country daily. Thanks for your
>thoughts.
>
>Chi Jaama
>
>Joe
>
>
> >From: Ndey Jobarteh
> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> >
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Ss. Daffeh : Jabou
> >Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 16:00:16 +0000
> >
> >Hi Abdou,
> >
> >
> >I am fine with the boys, we are in Gambia. I hope that you are fine as
> >well.
> >
> >I did not blaming the UDP/NRP for the break down but i made clear is that
> >if they have the interest of Gambians at heart there should not have been
> >any split. Whether one is in the majority or not is neither here nor 
>there.
> >One have to be here to understand the problems and conditions ordinary
> >Gambisn are living in. As Jabou said this requires a lot of scarifice and 
>i
> >guess they could given that to us.
> >
> >Yes, this might be a victory for AFPRC but i won't call it a victory too
> >quick. Gambians are still determine to vote for NADD with or without
> >UDP/NRP. Another blow for UDP is Mr Peter's (UNDP Campaign Manager) visit
> >to Jammeh for reconciliation last night. I guess we have reach a point of
> >no comprise and honest dicussion about the home situation and the role of
> >the opposition in strengthening the AFPRC's position. The role of the
> >disaspora is critical to the 2006 election. We can't vote but we can get
> >our families, friends, etc to vote for NADD. We shoudl all make it our 
>duty
> >to see the oppostion through this elections.
> >
> >The likes of Kiti Jabang and Assan Musa Camara who went to reconcile with
> >Jammeh is a waste of my political time for the simple reason that they 
>are
> >not political heavy weights in the country.
> >
> >I guess i have to leave now and i will talk to you later. Take care
> >
> >The Struggle Continues!!!
> >Ndey Jobarteh
> >
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