Mr Krubally:

Thank you for your suggestions. I would like to point out to you that we had
event similar to what you are calling for during memorial weekend. It went
well in my opinion but unfortunately the APRC's highest rep walked out(to
avoid questions of course)afer he gave a 3 minute openning remarks. He was
almost chased out by some audience members.

This petition is strictly for the opposition parties so your suggestions are
outside the scope this petition. On a personal, the APRC's track record
disqualifies it from being included in anything geared toward putting our
country on the right track.

Regards,
MJohnson

>From: "M.B.Krubally" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>Subject: Re: Petition draft for an alliance
>Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:26:35 -0800
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>Mr. Johnson,
>
>That was a well written petition. I would however, like to put a different
>spin to it. I know this might not sit well with most of the list members
>especially the extreme opposition of President Jammeh's, but it would be
>the right thing to do. As a group that is very critical of Jammeh and his
>regime for not playing fair and treating Gambians right, it is only right
>that the invitation be extended to all the political parties in the country
>to participate in a trade show format. For the first time, we can get all
>of them in one neutral American City for a free, fair, safe and
>non-demonstration weekend. We can put each other to the challenge of
>attending and participating in the entire event. We can conduct a healthy
>debate between the parties and in the process; all of them can do their
>private fundraising and campaign within the Gambian community. It is
>important to give all of them a chance to present their ideas/strategies of
>how they can and will help our nation, which we can then comment on or
>suggest other great ideas. I think most of the party leaders have come to
>realize how important we in the Diaspora are, and the important part we
>will be playing come the Parliamentary elections.
>
>With the above said, if your call is for the opposition only, then please
>disregard my message. I am just trying to make sure that we do not fall
>into the same category that the APRC is currently placed (baby steps like
>this is how most people/groups get started). This is just a simple
>suggestion that will also be a good way of getting Gambians together to
>discuss our nation's issues rather than just partying. We can question,
>debate, and exchange ideas as to how we can help rebuild our nation. You
>will agree with me that there are lots of brilliant people with great ideas
>that our country can use. What other way is better that doing it in a
>civilized manner?
>
>My above suggestion however needs to best planned with a dedicated
>committee that will oversee the safety and proper representation of all the
>interested political parties and all the caring Gambians. To be good
>leaders of tomorrow, we need to establish good standards that we can live
>with. These good standards are what our younger brothers and sisters will
>perfect unlike the ones now being praticed.
>
>Momodou Billo Krubally
>
>
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