Bro Jassey-Conteh, This is the inevitable predicament one finds himself/herself if he/she is not guided by well-calculated and rational principles.Jumping ship takes a great toll of your personality and you end up being a laughing stock. As for your party leadership,am not surprised at all for his latest stance.All his plans are in his sole interest and nothing else.You need not be a rocket-scientist to figure out what he has up his sleeves.It's his average supporters who are going to be left in the cold.Peace! Jobs. >From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Constructive Engagement >Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:25:20 -0500 > >President Yahya Jammeh >Mr. Sheriff M. Dibba > >It has been said in political circles that national interest >rises above individual interest. Those of us who have accepted >an APRC/NCP coalition are bound to protect the rights of Gambians, >irrespective of their political pronouncements. I joined this >marriage with the full understanding that I have been a vocal >critic of the APRC government. With an ideal situation for a >sustainable growth of political wisdom, I chose to take a risky >approach in a conceptual view of Gambian politics. I entrust a >value system seen in its entirety as a solution in the long run. >We must objectively value our approach in a kinder and gentler way. > >As we approach the end of Ramadan, the celebration of Christmas and >the birth of a new Year, I am appealing that the new APRC/NCP >government embraces politics of tolerance and acceptance. The >Gambian country cannot go through a period of political arrogance >and denial of rights to citizens. The opposition in totality has a >vital role to play in the development of The Gambia. The opposition >must therefore be seen as an asset, and not a liability. > >Reading the lists of fired employees, I was forced to analyze the value >of nation building and the danger The Gambia is positioned, relative >to the rights of The Gambian civil service. Development will be >hindered if the government continues to dismiss Gambian civil servants >because they have been rumored to be opposition supporters. How can >the government recruit Gambians who are not willing to work with the >government because of constant dismissals and arrests? There must >be a way to end these situations. > >I advocate that the government sets a Department of Administration >that can cater to the rights of The Gambian civil servants. The >executive branch should excuse itself in the function of the civil >service. Rules of conduct should be established. Civil servants >should have the right to free association, as long as those rights >do not infringe in the function of their respective responsibilities. > >The Government should embrace a kinder and gentler approach in dealing >with the citizens of The Gambia. The NIA should have a limited role >in the arrest of Gambians. There should be proper procedures in >place, in which the Gambia police should be entrusted in protecting >Gambian citizens. > >Those of us who have embraced this marriage, are forced to evaluate >the continuous detention and dismissal of Gambians. National >development cannot take place when Gambians are dismissed and detained >continuously. > >My endorsement of the APRC/NCP marriage must not be seen a a blanket >endorsement. I value democracy so deeply that I cannot see my fellow >Gambians denied the right to political decency. My heart really >went out to Ms Joof, a former employee of The Gambia Customs. I >wonder, with limited jobs in The Gambia, how can this lady bring >food to her family's table? The APRC/NCP government must be >tolerant and embrace political inclusion of all Gambians. I welcome >any criticsm of endorsing this marriage, but I will jump for joy when >the likes of Ms Joof are restored. Our sacrifice for political >engagement is confined in our inner capacity of protecting every >Gambian. > >My acceptance of this new found relationship is set with a trial >period. I have the belief that you two gentlemen are sincere in >your words and deeds. There should be an end to inconsistencies. >Gambians should be able to define themselves. > >So I am appealing that we accept democracy in its face value. I am >willing to give this marriage a chance, but I will opt out of this >marriange if Gambians are denied the right to political decency. > >Naphiyo, > >Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh >Greensboro, NC/Kombo East Constituency > >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >mail2web - Check your email from the web at >http://mail2web.com/ . > ><<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> > >To view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface >at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: >[log in to unmask] > ><<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> To view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>