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?
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> 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
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> LJDarbo
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>   On Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 22:10, Haruna <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  JDAM,
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> 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.!!!!!!!!
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> Life is like a box of kolanuts. You never know what you gohn git!
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>  Haruna (:
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> 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
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>   Oko
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> LJDarbo
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>    *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
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>   If I do not answer you, it can be registered as truth.
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> 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?
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>  It is absolutely worrying that Oko has no interest in that  basic
> yardstick for public recognition and private remuneration.
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> How can you say this personal judgement-thought of yours so publicly
> online? What you don't like is not always necessarily wrong.
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>  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.
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> 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.
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> 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".
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> 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.
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> 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.
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>   ----- Forwarded Message -----
>  *From:* Haruna <[log in to unmask]>
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> *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
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>  Haruna.
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>  -----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
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>   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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> LJDarbo
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> *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
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>   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
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>  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
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> DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE
> THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF
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>    *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
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>   Eddie
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>  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.
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>  Considering Oko Drammeh's express position, deep thought is superfluous
> in deciphering his meaning. He is here and can easily clarify his own
> thoughts
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>  LJDarbo
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>    *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
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>    ("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.
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>  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
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> DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE
> THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF
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>    *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
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>   Well Oko, what do you now say about your "stone in the ocean floor that
> rain water doesn't bother"?.
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> LJDarbo
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>  *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 -
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>  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
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>    *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 -
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> The fruits of praising the professor.  Thanks for sharing
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> 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...
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> > Courtesy of GRTS... Jammeh's premium network!  Next online is Ebrima
> Jawara!
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> > Demba
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