Ebrima,

given Saul's account of his exchange with Mr. Ford, it may be prudent for us
to approach the issue delicately.  All indications are that he is giving the
matter some attention. The primary objective is to deny Jammeh & co. even
the semblance of legitimacy through the conference and similar events.

Besides, the best way to react to Ford may be to hear from "the horse's own
mouth," and not solely on the basis of secondary sources.

Thanks.
Amadou Scattred Janneh
ps: I will also send info I gather from Ford (a fellow alumnus of Knoxville
College).


>From: Ebrima Ceesay <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Rep. Johnny Ford
>Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:58:43 -0000
>
>Saul Khan:
>
>I have been seriously busy of late and, as such, I have not been able to
>follow e-mails on the L, as I would want to. However, I cannot stand by and
>see Rep Johnny Ford's comments on the Gambia without making a full and
>considered reply. This reply will be a detailed rebuttal of the Press
>statement he issued and as reported in the Wednesday issue of the Daily
>Observer.
>
>Please, Saul, would you send me Rep Johnny Ford's e-mail address and I
>shall
>post him my comments tommorow afternoon. I shall send a copy of this letter
>to Gambia-L at the same time.
>
>Regards,
>
>Ebrima Ceesay
>Birmingham, UK.
>
>

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