Professy LJ...Oko is no different. He is tired and need a television camera to tell his illustrious story. Pathetic. Suntou On 27 Nov 2013 10:04, "Lamin Darbo" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Who is either clueless or not watching Gambian public space attentively? > > The Gambia is Professor Jammeh's exclusive show, and Nana Grey-Johnson and > his ilk cannot do anything positive for the advancement of our public space > > > LJDarbo > > > On Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 22:10, Haruna <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > JDAM, > > What brother Oko does not understand/appreciate is that: Yahya promoting > alien artists at the expense of Gambian artists IS part of the RUBRIC of > public lawlessness and state graft.!!!!!!!! > > Life is like a box of kolanuts. You never know what you gohn git! > > Haruna (: > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]> > To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2013 8:20 pm > Subject: Re: Fw: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J > PROPHECY > > Oko > > Simple question to you is what is your position on public lawlessness, on > the murders, disappearances, unlawful detentions, tortures, etc? Do not > tell me you are just an artist, or that you either don't know or have no > evidence such is happening in your country. > > I repeat again, when we are confronted with existential challenges, I > don't care at all about any so-called cultural projects, and why Professor > Jammeh must not promote foreign artists over the locals. He can promote > aliens from outer space for all I care. > > Contrary to your postulation in your public congratulation of your friend, > Nana Grey Johnson cannot contribute anything meaningful to The Gambia's > public terrain as a member of the Professor's Cabinet. He can only disgrace > himself by fronting rubbish bills and legislation in the name of patriotism > and doing his job. > > I shall dig out your material on the foreign artists as a way of > highlighting your pet projects when your fellow citizens are drowning in a > vast ocean of public cruelty > > > LJDarbo > > > *From:* oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 21:50 > *Subject:* [G_L] Fw: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J > PROPHECY > > If I do not answer you, it can be registered as truth. > > Why this: Who cares about Oko's little personal grudge against the high > profiles accorded foreign artists in The Gambia? Do you want to insult me > now? > > It is absolutely worrying that Oko has no interest in that basic > yardstick for public recognition and private remuneration. > > How can you say this personal judgement-thought of yours so publicly > online? What you don't like is not always necessarily wrong. > > My grudge is not (in fact I have no Grudge) on this matter, I addressed > it. That's it and that's that. But why you to you magnify Who Cares so > bluntly. Do not attack my choices on this platform when they are different > from yours. > > Nana Gray Johnson and the government's operational module is not the core > of my writing. Secondly,this Again:OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY.These are > your words, not mine. I would like to see progressive people in > government, in any government. You may not agree to this but this is me now. > > These are your Words: "I was simply arguing for the general contention > that no one, however good intentioned, can change Professor Jammeh's > mind-set as far as approach to governance is concerned". > > Oko has absolutely no objection to systemic public lawlessness in The > Gambia, although he came here to complain about the Professor's patronising > of foreign artists. > Who said this,? you or who else. This is your own imagination. > This foreign artists issue was made years ago and and cannot be confused > with the appointment of Nana Gray Johnson. If I do not answer you, it can > be registered as truth. > > Due to the respect I have for Nana I do not want to discuss his position > on line. I was writing to congratulate him and to encourage him as a > brother I know and have lived with him through the struggle and in the > Arts. You must not go on anything you consider reactionary since is not in > line with yours, the revolutionary.But that's your choice (you are you & I > am I ) That's the line you take and please allow me to stand for something. > If you don't stand for something thing you will fall for anything. > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > *From:* Haruna <[log in to unmask]> > > > > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:29 AM > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > (:. > > Haruna. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]> > To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2013 8:38 am > Subject: Re: TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > Based on your reservation, we are indeed on the same page. Oko said it > right here on the L. YJ was referencing a different incident. Taken > together, his utterances show that Oko has absolutely no objection to > systemic public lawlessness in The Gambia, although he came here to > complain about the Professor's patronising of foreign artists. > > Who cares about Oko's little personal grudge against the high profiles > accorded foreign artists in The Gambia? We want a liberated country where > talent is the main decider of how far any individual travels in society. It > is absolutely worrying that Oko has no interest in that basic yardstick > for public recognition and private remuneration. > > I was simply arguing for the general contention that no one, however good > intentioned, can change Professor Jammeh's mind-set as far as approach to > governance is concerned. Immediately below my signature is Oko's reaction > to Nana's appointment as Minister in March this year. I dug it out in > light of the draconian Internet law shepherded by Nana Grey Johnson, and > passed by the National Assembly last week > > > LJDarbo > > > __________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > *From:* oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:49 > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information - > I write to congratulate Nana Grey Johnson. I am happy for this > appointment. This is a noble recognition.He is not an ordinary man next > door. He has is an independent man and for years working on documents and > achieves of Gambian treasures. He is like the stone in the ocean floor that > rain water doesn't bother. > He has much to offer. > Time will tell. > Oko Drammeh > ________________________________________________________________________ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > beh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Saturday, 13 July 2013, 18:05 > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > Very right Mr Lamin Darbo, it is not right to condone such inhumane > remarks. However, my concern was not what Oko said because that is his > personal opinion even though the whole world will agree to your take on the > conveyed narration portrayed by Oko. The point I am trying to make here is > the fact that, hence Oko is among us here in GL but did not convey the > message to us himself, why should we bring it here for discussion? I think > a single person's protestation shouldn't overshadow the lots' moreover in > this democratic world. If Oko is to be treating for what he said or do, > what is the use of fighting for democracy? Sometimes fighting so hard for > ones right can make one blinded to the reality of one's struggle. So lets > us take a breathe, forget about the distractions towards achieving our goal > which is mutual as far as I am concern. Edi > > > DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE > THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF > > *From:* Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Saturday, 13 July 2013, 19:11 > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > Eddie > > Too deep, very philosophical, but clearly, there is nothing mystical > about Oko Drammeh's opinion that dictatorship and public lawlessness is not > a big deal. In my book, that is quite an unacceptable position in light of > the killings, the disappearances, the unlawful detentions, the illegal > dismissals, and everything in between. > > Considering Oko Drammeh's express position, deep thought is superfluous > in deciphering his meaning. He is here and can easily clarify his own > thoughts > > > > LJDarbo > > *From:* Edie Sidibeh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Friday, 12 July 2013, 13:06 > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > ("stone in the ocean floor that rain water doesn't bother"?.) Upon > your own right my Mr.Lamin Darbo, as everyone has his/her interpretation or > understanding about other's proposed phrases especially looking through the > lens of a lawyer's eyes. Elton Johns sing to Diana the Princess (she live > her life like a candle in the wing) yet all what Diana had done will not > resonate THE CANDLE IN THE WING. A CANDLE IN THE WING can be interpreted as > short life again on the other hand; when the candle is covered, it will > blow to various directions (INSTABILITY) which again, can connote both good > and bad. Just my personal interpretation which doesn't qualify it > profundity truth of the matter depends on the way one is looking at. > > Bach to the stone in the Ocean; If there is a low tide, you will see the > stone but high tide will cover the stone. Therefore; Oko cannot be > completely wrong as Gambia is more like an Ocean because of the > unpredictability of the affairs. I think personally, there is a big picture > in every occurrence in this life and falling to see the BIG PICTURE can be > vital to the progress of the occurrence in question. In the first republic, > I can attest to the fact that President Jawara per Se, was not as corrupt > as his ministries yet I cannot attest that all the villagers are crazy but > the village head. As he/she is the driver, therefore, there will have to be > some corruption in obtaining his driving license. Reciprocally to the > second republic as such, the concentration "if success will prevail" should > focus on the big picture (THE DRIVER) not tearing down each other or the > passengers. If the driving license is seized from the driver, the > passengers will be motivated towards the common good. The rain water will > only bother him when the driving license of (The Driver) is seized. What > difference does it make; The Driver can take an undergraduate from a high > school as a minister when the going gets tougher so lets us concentrate on > the driver before he start selecting primary school graduates as ministers. > Edi > > DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE > THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF > > *From:* Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Friday, 12 July 2013, 4:03 > *Subject:* [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY > > Well Oko, what do you now say about your "stone in the ocean floor that > rain water doesn't bother"?. > > > > > LJDarbo > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > *From:* oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:49 > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information - > > I write to congratulate Nana Grey Johnson. I am happy for this > appointment. This is a noble recognition.He is not an ordinary man next > door. He has is an independent man and for years working on documents and > achieves of Gambian treasures. He is like the stone in the ocean floor that > rain water doesn't bother. > He has much to offer. > Time will tell. > Oko Drammeh > > > > *From:* C. Omar Kebbeh <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:06 AM > *Subject:* Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information - > > The fruits of praising the professor. Thanks for sharing > > > On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Surprise! Surprise! the famous Gambian writer and proclaimed recent > author of Jammeh's 'development' Grey Johnson has reached his destination. > He has been appointed as minister of information and technology... That was > certainly seen by every close observer of Gambian events... He too will > come down crumbling like a moss... another Gambian making the history > books... > > > > Courtesy of GRTS... Jammeh's premium network! 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