Forwarding the message below on behalf of Sanusi, who apparently is having problems sending an attachment to the List. Sanusi, there goes one of my remaining five postings. I hope when i read your piece, i will not be upset. KB _________________________________________________________________ KB > >Is there anyhow you could help in forwarding this >email to the "l". I don't think they have got a copy >of the attached message. > >Thank you > >Sanusi Comrade Jassey-Conteh Thanks for sending us an informative piece on your stance against the Alliance. Unfortunately I feel disappointed with the way you have addressed this issue. First and foremost , may I wholeheartedly agree that the events of July 30 and its aftermath gave birth to massive human rights violations never heard of before in The Gambia. According to statistics, around 1091 people were detained, of which a good proportion of them were either members and sympathisers of the National Convention Party. From my observation, the likes of Sherrif Mustapha Dibba, Gibou Jagne, Latif Sanyang, Kemenseng Jammeh, Saikou Makalo, Badara Sidibeh and other influential members of the party were detained in connection with the Coup attempt. It is also true that some NCP supporters were detained for no other reason other than their association with an opposition party.However, I find it difficult to believe that a political activist like your type could continue to harbour such grievance against the PPP regime. Not long ago, I read some of your postings on the "L" in which you stated that the first Republican Politicians have now buried their differences and are peaking in unison to unseat Jammeh. If this is case, how come you are making this alliance- a PPP vs NCP business Secondly, as I mentioned earlier, if Mr Sherriff Mustapha Dibba can contemplate forming an alliance with PPP in 1991, how about now? (You have not answered this question which was initially posed to you in my previous emails-I await your response) Jassey-Conteh if Sherriff Dibba and other members of his party could contemplate forming an alliance with the PPP in 1991, then there is the indication that they were ready to forgive and forget as to what happened in 1981. By the way, are you aware that S.M. Dibba once declared in a rally held in Banjul that "THE NATIONAL CONVENTION PARTY HAS FORGIVEN ALL THOSE WHO TRIED TO IMPLICATE THEM WITH THE ATTEMPTED COUP OF JULY 1981". For your information, this statement was made in 1992, during the Campaign for the Presidential Elections. Bearing in mind that this is what Honourable Sherriff Mustapha Dibba had done in the name of peace and political reconciliation, I find it difficult to consume some of your reasons for not endorsing the Alliance, Although, your stance may be personally, however, there is the likelihood that other genuine members of NCP may follow the same route. Thirdly, you made reference to the case of the late Pa Hali Jammeh, the 80 year old man who died in custody. With due respect, you have not given the "L" a full and frank disclosure as to the situation surrounding Pa Hali Jammeh's detention and subsequent conviction. For your information, Pa Hali was charged and convicted of treason for his role in the coup attempt. In fact, Pa Hali Jammeh, RI.P was jointly tried with the likes of Sherrif Mustapha Dibba, Pap Cheyassin Secka, Tumani Minteh, Musa Ceeasy and Lamin Danso. When the judgment was delivered in this case, it was established that Pa Hali Jammeh was found guilty of several counts of treason and was sentenced to death. However, it is true Pa Hali Jammeh died in custody, but what we do not know is whether he died as a result of maltreatrment at Mile II prison or natural causes. Based on my analysis, this poor man was rightly convicted for his involvement in the coup. He was accused of co-ordinating the detention of hostages held by the Rebel Forces. In addition, he was also accused of playing a positive role at Radio Gambia, Bakau. As a result, I am porepared to believe that Pa Hali was unlafully detained, he died whilst on death row. Fourthly, Comrade Jassey-Conteh, you still have n't answered my question " How would Dibba had reacted if he was selected as Presidential Candidate for the Alliance.? Would he have cried foul play ? certainly not. What would have been your position if Darboe had said NO to Dibba's nomination? Would you have still endorse the Alliance? These are pertinent questions which you should answer in order to maintain your integrity. Finally, I will conclude by saying that I do not share the views of Moses Sarr, who has accused you as a blind NCP supporter. I honestly think that such statement was uncalled for since the entire membership of the L know your supporting views on a united opposition. What I am concerned about is you are appear to be one of those NCP supporters that have not acknowledge the October 2001 to NOT restore PPP but to unseat Jammeh-through the ballot box. Until then, this is my take on the whole issue. I await your response. Have a wonderful day. 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