Momodou, You have hit the hammer on the head of nail.Keep it up! >From: momodou olly-mboge <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And > Dictatorships >Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:35:29 GMT > >Hi Pasamba, > >As PDOIS supporters, we both know that many so-called Gambian intellects in >the past refused to face Halifa in a public forum. Few years ago Waa >Juwara was detained by Yahya's govt. Following his release he went about >accusing PDOIS of appeasing the APRC govt. This was absolute dishonesty on >the part of this gentleman. This was in total disregard of PDOIS's many >publications urging the moronic govt to release him. He was challenged to a >debate but never accepted. Another so-called intellect who refused the >party's invitation to debate is Suwaebou Conateh. I can mention many more. > >However, the reasons i offered to help facilitate a debate between Halifa >and Hamjatta are: > >a)PDOIS have been invited to the British Labour Party >annual conference in September. > >B)Halifa intimated that he'll try to convince the Central Committee of >PDOIS >to allow him to debate Hamjatta in London. HAmjatta responded by stating >that it is beyond him to arrange for a public debate but will be happy to >debate Halifa in his flat. I found that unacceptable since Hamjatta raised >some very controversial issues on PDOIS/Halifa's stance,it is only fair for >them to have a face to face debate in public. The fact that i am 'openly >and nakedly PDOIS biased' forced me to offer to help. > >IF all goes well, I hope APRC,UDP and NRP supporters and ordinary Gambians >in the U.K will attend and contribute positively. > >Keep up the good work(Coach). > >Sincere greetings, > >MBoge > > > > > > >>From: Pasamba Jow <[log in to unmask]> >>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list >><[log in to unmask]> >>To: [log in to unmask] >>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And >> Dictatorships >>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:15:23 GMT >> >>Mr. Mboge >> >>I should start by commending you for your initiative in having a debate >>between Halifa and Hamjatta. It is also important to note that this >>debate >>will be more beneficial to Gambians if it had been between the leaders of >>the various political parties in the Gambia. Arrangements could be made >>to >>have Dr. Saga Taal, Hamat Bah, Lamin Jawura, and Halifa to debate on the >>various party policies so as to help the Gambian electorate determine who >>is >>best to represent them and to address their needs and aspirations. >> >>I should add that following the debate between Halifa and Hamjatta on the >>L >>I didn't see the need for such a forum to be convened for the fact that >>Hamjatta has not raised any sincere or constructive criticisms of PDOIS >>that >>should warrant this debate, but it is always important for leaders to be >>ready to engage their critics in a meaningful debate to ensure that there >>isn't any distortion of facts. Halifa needs to be commended for never >>shying to take up a debate on matters of national interest. I would >>however >>hope that representatives and leaders of other political parties will >>emulate Halifa and PDOIS in order to ensure an enlightened and democratic >>Gambia. I would infact be willing to contribute towards Halifa's ticket >>to >>the UK. >> >>Peace >> >>PaSamba Jow (Coach) >> >>>From: momodou olly-mboge <[log in to unmask]> >>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list >>><[log in to unmask]> >>>To: [log in to unmask] >>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And >>> Dictatorships >>>Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 01:24:01 GMT >>> >>>Hamjatta, >>> >>>I am greatly honoured to be delegated such a responsibility. I will be >>>sending a mail to Halifa for his opinion. I have already spoken to some >>>people here in London who are willing to help. >>> >>>I can assure you that the moderator will not be PDOIS biased. If >>>anything >>>the person i have in mind is a sceptic. Regardless of his scepticism, he >>>is >>>a person of high intellect and intergrity. >>> >>>Those of us who are 'openly and nakedly PDOIS biased' still yearn to see >>>a >>>forum that is open and fair. In my small way i will see to it that if >>>this >>>encounter comes to fruition, such a spirit will guide us. >>> >>>There is nothing more exciting than two intellectuals thrashing out their >>>differences. >>> >>> >>>With our concerted efforts we can build a better future for our children >>>in >>>the Gambia and Africa. We deserve better. >>> >>>Have a very entertaining weekend. >>> >>>Sincere greetings, >>> >>>Mboge >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>From: Hamjatta Kanteh <[log in to unmask]> >>>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list >>>><[log in to unmask]> >>>>To: [log in to unmask] >>>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And >>>> Dictatorships >>>>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:32:10 GMT >>>> >>>>Mr Mboge, >>>>Be my guest and effect the necessary arrangements that will facilitate >>>>an >>>>exchange. I hope we will not have a moderator who is openly and nakedly >>>>PDOIS biased. >>>> >>>>Do not hesitate to contact me in private if it becomes necessary and do >>>>please let me be aware of the date and other arrangement so i can be >>>>ready >>>>and make space for it in my calendar. >>>> >>>>Sincerely, >>>>Hamjatta Kanteh >>>>________________________________________________________________________ >>>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com >>>> >>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the >>>>Gambia-L >>>>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >>>> >>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>>________________________________________________________________________ >>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com >>> >>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >>>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >>> >>>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >>________________________________________________________________________ >>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com >> >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >> >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface ----------------------------------------------------------------------------