Ebrima I for one,gives no gesture to what you and you source says.One
thing you should remember,the prove of the pudding is from the eating.
Don't you people think we are stifling ourselves on this issue too much to
devert our focuses from the future development aspect and their means
instead of selfish accusations and misinformations that is taking it's
toll among us.Ebrima can't you see that your source is implicating
him/herself at the same time being a caword to implicate others in loosing
their job.Moreover this mail are red by people even in the Gambia.What do
you think that woman will feel after reading this mail of yours?

In the absence of significant investments to help deversify our narrow
economic base( manufacturing for export, tourism and other services)and
expand export oriented activities, the economy remains highly vulnerable
to unfavourable external and domestic shocks.These among others should be
discuss to some point.Moreover it will help other government which we all
are praying for to focus on. Jammeh must go I agreed but are we thinking
of the aftermath? hell NO.

Some of you might think negative in the sense that I am trying to devert
people's focus from Jammeh issue, But who cares.Of-cause, every concern
gambian should act to such irresponsible manner but should base on
strategic actions not selfishly.My Stance here is the fact that we are all
Gambian and moreover not living in the country to face any kinds of
intimidation by the regim, we should create a healthy atmosphere and
encourage each other towards truth but not elitism.As new Gambians, we
should try to clear the old believes such as,political
hostilities,nepotism corruptions in within our societies.This forum is not
an exceptional in comparison to Gambia politic which sucks.We are all
humanbeing and should therefore be treated like one.

In the case of the Ambassador and Mr saidy,I don't think they should be
force to answer any question against thier will,especially if insults are
on to them like rain and some are accusing them being an informer for the
regim.Who cares if they are? only cawords will have ponder on such because
they are not serious.

As somebody wrote earlier,no one should believe what others wrote,Is this
man serious?Because misinformation is the last thing we need here,everyone
should have this in mind that we are trying to put things right and
misinformation is not the right strategy here.What ever one writes here
should not be misleading but correlative.

YES,the political situation in the Gambia sucks,but that gives no right to
say or create false accusations but facts which will have to prevail
forever. can't you people realise the fact that we are not only hurting
Jammeh in this kind of attitutes but the future of the country as well as
people on the ground.If we wanted to get rid of Jammeh,It will not be
posible
without the help of the internation organisation who on one hand, can
pressurise the regim to hold free and fair election.Therefore how to make
this process happen should be our target than hauling on unnecessary small
talk without fruit.

I think people who don't mind any means of taking power are those whose
illigal properties are acquired by the government.They know that this
process will go on for any government who envolves in mismanagement.We
will not engage in satisfying their mission but that of the benefit to the
Gambia and Gambian at large.

There have been disagreement between myself and others in the forum but
without insults.Yet some wrote complaining of his child caution.If there
was ill-bred arguments yes is really bad for the child to read,but this
one was not so,therefore I see not harm on that but educating her that we
don't have to be weak in expressing our inner feelings.I am not
illusionising here as some might thing, but it is obvious that i will
never engage in idiotic arguments due to the my self esteem.



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EDI LK SIDIBEH                                  NAAKANTIE 2C9
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION       48320 KOTKA
KYMENLAAKSO POLYTECHNIQUE

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PEACETO EVERYONE ON EARTH.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


On Sat, 13 May 2000, Hamjatta Kanteh wrote:

> Ebrima,
> Keep up the good work and do be careful as your source suggested. The pressure must be maintained and sustained. I have no doubt in my mind that the criminals have already chickened out. We must harden our resolve and speak in one voice. It's the only way to uproot Fascism. The message to the tyrant must be repeated by all concerned in unison that Fascism will not be appeased and will be uprooted.
> Hamjatta Kanteh
> ************************************************************
> [log in to unmask] wrote on 5/13/00 2:08:21 PM
> ************************************************************
> Gambia-L:
>
> One of my sources in the Gambia has sent the e-mail below.
>
> Ebrima Ceesay
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> Hello Ebrima,
>
> How are things with you? I hope you are fine. Well, with regard to those of
> us working very close with President Jammeh's office, I have to say that we
> are in a constant state of panick, because you never know what the monster
> is up to.
>
> In fact, I was told by a colleague, that Mam Njie may have been fired as
> Permanent Secretary, because they thought he may have leaked the Vice
> President Isatou Njie-Saidy's resignation to you.
>
> Therefore, be prudent/careful with the information I send you; remember that
> we are on the ground.
>
> And before I proceed any further, I wish to state that by responding to Edi
> Sidibeh's provoking e-mail, you have committed two serious errors. Your
> first error was leaving the signature of the sender of one of the
> earlier postings. Although, you quickly admitted the error, the damage had
> already been done in that we, civil servants, became suspects as being your
> sources.
>
> The second error, which is quoting from private e-mails from sources, will
> only provide Yahya Jammeh with hints of who and who are feeding you with
> information. These errors combined may just impinge on your credibility and
> that of your sources. So ignore people like Edi Sidibeh in future.
>
> On Mr. Hamjatta Kanteh's posting, I had drafted a letter to this effect
> yesterday, but I have not yet posted it to you. However, I can confirm to
> you there is "panic" within the inner circle of the Jammeh regime. In fact,
> playing the tribal card, Jammeh said the other day that he was aware of the
> opposition to his rule (I say to his mis-rule) and that he was also aware of
> the fact that the "Banjulunkas" will never accept an outsider as their
> President.
>
> He even said that his own APRC was against him. This one I know something
> about. A top APRC party stalwart confided in me that they simply cannot
> muster enough courage to tell Jammeh to his face to quit the party.
>
> But, the gentleman continued "we are working on something and with some
> one". He has provided the name of one individual whose identity I will not
> divulge at this time.
>
> According to this party stalwart, Jammeh has only brought shame and disgrace
> to Gambians while enriching himself in the process. "This man has betrayed
> us" he added before leaving. The indemnity is a trial balloon knowing the
> likes of Yankuba, Edward and Jatta of GNA would also like to be in
> indemnified for obvious reasons.
>
> So, Ebrima, I am confirming that, indeed, there is panic in their midst.
> Next time, I will give you an insight into the APRC itself, a perfect case
> study of how NOT to organise and run a Political
> Party.
>
> Anyway, in his attempt to sell the idea of indemnity for himself, Yaya
> Jammeh has suggested Dr Momodou Lamin Sedat Jobe, to replace him as interim
> president. And it is now clear that one of the reasons why Mrs Isatou
> Njie-Saidy's resignation has not been accepted by Jammeh for now, apart from
> the rapid melt-down that it will cause at this moment, is because Yaya wants
> to include her departure in the deal. Ebrima, things have really fallen
> apart in the government; so you guys should keep the presure on.
>
> As for the Jammeh's other hand-picked civilians in his Cabinet, I know for a
> fact, that all exits are being blocked. For instance, "that stupid one" at
> the Education Ministry has been putting feelers for a job at UNESCO. Tell
> her not to bother, and by the way, GAMSU is being encouraged to submit a
> petition to UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO.
>
> So, Ebrima, all International Organisations have been alerted and provided
> with the names of these characters who have been knocking on
> their doors for employment.
>
> Yahya Jammeh has reduced them to his level, no self-esteem, no respect
> (Rudney Dangerfield, any one?) Ebrima, leave this one in for those
> who appreciate America humour.
>
> Some tit-bits: the atmosphere continues to be tense and uncertain. And by
> the way, the IMF is in fact in town and they would like answers to the
> "BIVAC Controversy" as the Observer puts it. Why is this Government
> persistent on carrying on with the "scheme" by deliberately misleading the
> public and the business community?
>
> The dalasi is D15.54 against the dollar; a 40% depreciation in three
> months, thanks to Yahya Jammeh, Nfamara Jatta and the man who brought the
> BIVAC team to Yahya. That man is none other than the First Lady's
> Father-in-Law of The Gambia.
>
> And this man, Zeinab's father-in-law, according to friends in Conakry, is
> the biggest small-time crook in this side of west Africa.
>
> These are the type of characters this government has been attracting to our
> beautiful country. Ebrima, and the rest of you, take the advise
> of Saul Khan, if you have not already done so, START COUNTING. With kind of
> pressure, the days of Yaya's rule are numbered.
>
> I believe Solomon Njie wanted to know the goings and comings of Baba Jobe. I
> do not know the character personally, even though we do meet at official
> functions and, of course, in the office.
>
> Anyway, I wish to share an anecdot with Solomon, as an illustration of the
> character in the man: Last year, Charles Taylor paid a visit to The Gambia.
> Upon arrival, he was met by Yahya Jammeh and the usual crowd. In
> that crowd was Baba Jobe.
>
> There were many folks present, so I can afford to pinpoint my location. As
> Charle Taylor walked the receiving line, he noticed Baba and rushed  to
> greet his old time friend, leaving his host six steps behind: "Hey Baba, you
> are here? (Don't mind him, he knows where Baba Jobe is every
> minute of the day) "Good to see you", said Taylor.
>
> Yaya Jammeh was astonished at the site of his trusted confidant in the
> arms of Charles Taylor. Jammeh could not conceal his astonishment; he pulled
> Baba's sleeves and said "You did not tell me that you are on first name
> basis with Charles Taylor".
>
> He is right, that was the first time Yahya knew the close relationship
> between Baba and Charles Taylor. I'll leave the rest to Solomon.
> THIS TIME, PLEASE COPY THE ENTIRE MESSAGE. THANKS
>
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