Buharry,

The article that has been forwarded here is OJ's reaction i.e his personal opinion concerning the siezure of his passport. In an earlier article concerning this same issue, it was reported in the Daily observer that OJ travelled to Zimbabwe without informing the judiciary or government while he is facing 8 counts ranging from common assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, criminal tresspass and misdemour amongst others. It was reported that the magistrade handling his case only knew of his absence from the country when his case came up and he was informed that OJ had travelled to observe the Zimbabwe elections. I understand that the magistrade concerned, Magistrade B.Y Camara was not pleased. He was reported to have asked therhetorical question whether the Commonwealth did not know that OJ was facing a criminal trial. An IEC official, when asked about OJ's trip, said that whereas the commonwealth could invite anybody to observe elections, it is common courtesy for the electoral commission of that individual's country or government to be informed.

Have a good day, Gassa.