Folks,
 
Congrats to the winner of the mayoral position in Banjul, no doubt. Let us not forget that history repeats itself and the kind of political atmosphere under Jammeh has been repeating itself. While I agree with the masses that a peaceful change of power is possible, I bet to differ seriously, because under the given conditions, a defeat of Jammeh can only come if he dies, overthrown, or through an aggression that forces him to leave. The mechanism for fair elections is not in place. Forget about the so-called IEC. Not to mention of media coverage especially from the only TV, Jammeh's own GRTS.
 
I just want to give this disclosure that I do not know this winner and I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. If he is Independent, so be him...
 
Part of my worry stems from that of Banjul's former Independent Mayor, Pa Sallah Jeng, a perfect gentleman who was really independent in his mind and body. He fought tooth and nail with a system much more powerful than he was able to fight back. He ran out of amory and had to leave for exile. I met him couple of years ago in Atlanta where he delievred a very powerful speech. He likened Jammeh to Adolf Hitler in their display of arrogance, barbarism and neglect for human dignity.
 
 
Gambia's politics has proved to be more of a money-making venture (greed, selfisness, opportunity) than a political venture (politics of body and mind liberation) to rescue the masses. What we have seen most of the time in these independents are people desparate to contest, who most of the time couldn't get the APRC candidature due to the nature of the rotten political system where favotism by association has hijacked decency.  Thus, this automatically defaults them to an independent candidate. Soon afterwords, you realized that they slowly creep towards where they belong. In pular we say when you release a calf, it goes right back to the mother.
 
As it stands, we need a decent citizen who enters politics not for his pocket or name, but one that enters politics with a view to change the rotten system of terror, corruption, fear, under development, and overal try to give hope for citizens. Such a citizen will fight the sytem that has taken hostage of Gambians.
 
So what I am thinking is this: If the guy is independent and he is not willing to dance to the Jammeh's tone, he certainly will be a victim just like his other predecessor, Pa Sallah Jeng. If he is someone who was denied the APRC ticket and that defaulted him to the independent candidate ticket, we will soon see him leaning towards Jammeh.
 
In conclusion, congrats to Mr. Bah and I look forward to his contributions and hope that he will not betray the trust and confidence reposed in him.
 
Best regards,
Yero
 

 

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Subject: RE: [>-<] THE BANJULIANS HAVE MADE US PROUD
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:39:06 -0700

Very good news indeed for all who are sick and tired of the APRC regime. Congratulations to the people of Banjul and to mayor-elect Abdoulie Bah. May the Banjul example be emulated accross the country.
 
Thanks for sharing Mr. Owens.
 
Baba

 

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Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:26:49 +0100
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Subject: [>-<] THE BANJULIANS HAVE MADE US PROUD
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I have just received the official Local Government Election Results for the Banjul Mayoral Seat and they are as follows: 

SAMBA FAAL- APRC CANDIDATE: 3811 VOTES

BASIROU NDOW: INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE: 552

ABDOULIE BAH : INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE: 4980 VOTES 

ABDOULIE JAH: INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE:  390

This is certainly good news to all those who yearn for a peaceful change in the Gambia. Congrats to Mayor Elect Abdoulie Bah and hope you have a successful tenure as Mayor of Banjul!!!!

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From: oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]>
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, 4 April 2013, 1:34
Subject: [>-<] Appreciation

I want to thank you all on behalf of my family The Drammeh Family for sharing our grieve and have sympathized with us in the sad days of our brother's death and funeral Mr. E. Drammeh (Ebou Drammeh). We appreciated it very much
Everybody who sent a word of comfort and sympathy and condolence thank you, Thank you so much.

May God bless you all. Thank you
Oko Drammeh

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