The conviction and sentencing of Mr Peters are not only harsh but also perverse on the facts of the case. He was not even charged for holding a rally without permit which is what the case was all about, but controlling a procession and use of a loud speaker. He may have signed the UDP permit application for a rally but he is in no way connected to a procession. No evidence was adduced in court to suggest that he had used a loudspeaker. Therefore, the elements of the crimes have not been proven beyond reasonable doubt.
The magistrate’s refusal to stay proceedings while the case is being heard at a superior court is also against judicial conventions.
I think Mr Peters was only seen as a soft target. Otherwise, why didn’t they charge Ousainu Darboe. He is the leader of the party and had even used a louder speaker to address the rally. They didn't choose Mr Darboe because they know that will put them in the spotlight of the international community. I urge every Gambian and friends of the Gambia to condemn this judicial charade in the strongest possible terms.
Thanks
Daffeh
Executive Member UDP-UK |
UDP Executive members at the Magistrate court indeed confirmed that, the errand boy Nigerian hustler have sentenced Femi Peters to one imprison for using a loud speaker and D10,000 fine for unlawful gathering.This sick Magistrate who careless about Gambia's democracy have given the tyrant another avenue to pardon Peters on compassionate grounds. We all know Yahay is playing prank, all he would do is just like he did with the Seven Journalist brothers.The sad President enjoy doing God. UDP will appeal, but as usual, he will release Peters before such date on false compassionate grounds.We will plan to stage a demonstration at the Nigerian embassy, in association with Liberal parties in London very soon.The world have to know about this disgraceful NigeriansSuntou¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.htmlTo Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤
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