On Tue,
30 Jul 2002 15:59:37 -0400 "Dr. Amadou S. Janneh"
wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I need to inform you that I have decided to
> join the APRC -- a party I had
> been very critical of, if not hostile towards.
> It is now my conviction that
> the party is dedicated to improving the lives
> of Gambians and that I can
> contribute something towards achieving its
> goals.
>
> The main catalyst for my decision has been the
> tone set by President Jammeh in
> his inaugural speech following the 2001
> Presidential elections. I believe
> elements outlined in his address created
> opportunities for a political and
> social climate that is conducive to stability,
> tolerance, and reconciliation.
> Reaching out to political foes and extending
> amnesty to exiles, as
President
> Jammeh did, were acts of political magnanimity
> and maturity that I found
> attractive.
>
> Also taken into consideration is the regime's
> delivery of public goods. Of
> particular significance to me in this context
> are the development of the Kombo
> Coastal road network and the establishment of
> the University of the Gambia.
>
> No system or organization is perfect, but
> hopefully we can work towards that
> objective through the collective will.
>
>
Amadou SJ
>
>
"Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire,
> sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act
> upon...must inevitably come to pass" (J.
> Meyers).
>
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> All it takes to get fired in The Gambia is to receive
> any kind of
> commendation from folks who are critical of the APRC.
> It's part of Jammeh's
> game--musical chairs, the political version.
>
>
> In case you decide to work for the APRC with the noble
> objective of
changing
> things for the better, here are things that may get
> you fired:
>
>
> 1. Adherence to the Rule of Law
> 2. Commendation from Critics of the Regime
> 3. Name Recognition or Perceived Popularity
> 4. Uttering Unfavorable Statements (to Yahya)
> 5. Demonstrating Independence
> 6. Reluctance / Refusal to become a Praise Singer
> 7. Appearing in Yahya's dreams/nightmares
> 8. Good luck
> 9. Cutting Strings Loose(Puppet)
> 10. Flip of a dalasi coin by Yahya
>
>
> Why are we surprised by the firings?
>
>
>
Amadou Scattred Janneh