Judging from the facts and the Freedom reportage, it is safe to conclude that the meeting was disrupted and not canceled at will due to the heavy presence of security personnel. That is what i mean by proper planning, Uncle Haruna. This is what Freedom newspaper wrote:
"Sources further told this paper that at the time of the arrival of the security officers, some UDP members were already at the venue for the ground preparations..."
This shows that there were people on the ground and has even mentioned names like Solo Sandeng. so citing the ongoing Femi Peters case as a reason is just an attempt to save face. Didn't they know that the case was ongoing? Yes the did.
Why a united opposition? The police would dare not stop us from meeting and rallying and here PDOIS is no exception. That's one good thing about Unity. And what is Preventing united opposition? Uncle it is some elements in the UDP bulldozing with the view that they have what it requires to tackle Jammeh and his APRC. Uncle, it is this mentality that made Darboe to walk away from a United Opposition in 2006. Did you get me now.
Cammon my Uncle, please do not get vexed with your nephew. I do not like getting into this type of issues but i only did so due to some folks trumpeting of the new found tactic of the UDP. I guess it was planned to look like the Montgomery Bus Boycott gave us Rosa Parks of legendary memory. But wait a minute. The Montgomery bus boycott like the PDOIS/Foroyaa defiance of Decree No 4, was well planned with full knowledge of the consequences involved. It also has a well thought out plan of action in case the expectant consequences were to occur and as well as a continuity process.
So you see what your nephew has learned spending all his childhood at Foroyaa yet he is still a crash high school graduate and not a student of knowledge who knew other peoples parents.
Nyang
--- On Sun, 12/13/09, Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: UDP rally postponed in consideration of imminent ruling on the Femi Peters Persecution.
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Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 9:52 PMDad, you don't understand very much do you???What does a united opposition have to do with UDP's decision to postpone her rally?
And what is preventing a United opposition?????? At any time????Do you not think the government is delaying the Femi Peters persecution simply because they knew the UDP to be circumspect and might postpone their rally in deference to judicial respect?????? After all, the UDP postponed her own rally. They determine when to hold their rallies. I think that is a new dawn for Gambians wouldn't you say????And if you see this as a defeat of UDP's defiance of Yahya's whims and caprices, is that a good thing for Modou Nyang and PDOIS???? And how much hope is there for PDOIS if UDP is defeated in her defiance of unjust regulation????????What do you or PDOIS know about proper planning???? I don't think the UDP can learn much about planning from you. Do you????????????? Don't kid yourself.Haruna.-----Original Message-----¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html
From: Modou Nyang <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sun, Dec 13, 2009 8:41 pm
Subject: Re: UDP rally postponed in consideration of imminent ruling on the Femi Peters Persecution.
Proper planning is very important in everything one does especially with dealing with situations pf this nature. I see this as a sort of a defeat to the UDP's desire to defy the authorities in Banjul hence the cancellation of the meeting. They knew that the Femi Peter's case is on and went on to plan a meeting in apparent continuation of their defiance.
Mbolo-moi-doleh had it been a united opposition there was no way the meeting would have been disrupted.
Nyang
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Subject: UDP rally postponed in consideration of imminent ruling on the Femi Peters Persecution.
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Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 5:08 PM
Courtesy: Freedomnewspaper.com Allez!! Haruna.¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html
Breaking News: Gambia: UDP Rally Called Off-Amidst Heavy Security Presence
UDP Rally Called Off-AmidstHeavy Security Presence
The State Dispatches Four Trucks Of Armed Security OfficersPolice Chief Omar Jawo Says “ The Police Is Not An Enemy To The UDP, Or Any Opposition Party.�As UDP’S Ounda Nyang Receives Assurances From The Armed SecurityBy Staff Reporter James Jammeh, BanjulDespite the postponement of the UDP Serrekunda Central rally, a heavy security presence could be noticed at the SIDA CLUB Saturday, where armed security offices were bracing up to disperse opposition supporters, the Freedom Newspaper can reveal. The busy streets of the Kairaba Avenue was stormed by the armed security who were out to shoot and kill anybody bent on disturbing the peace. They arrived in the area hours well before the planned meeting, which was later cancelled. UDP supporters told this paper that one of the reasons behind the postponement of the Saturday rally was due to the ongoing criminal case filed against Femi Peters by the state.UDP’S former Presidential candidate, and party leader Lawyer Darboe has already made an application in regards to the said case-asking the court to transfer the matter to the high court. Darboe argues that the superior court has jurisdiction over Peter’s case and not the lower court.Party supporters said in view of the pending case, they deemed it necessary not to indulge into activities that might be considered “unlawful and unconstitutional.�Sources further told this paper that at the time of the arrival of the security officers, some UDP members were already at the venue for the ground preparations, as they vowed not to accept any more security abuse, or harassment. They say they have the right to hold a political rally, as a political party that is registered in accordance with the laws of the country.Our sources indicated that despite their presence in the area, the security officers did not harass those present at the venue, but were armed in their gears with guns as well.A UDP supporter told this paper that The Gambia belongs to all, so if any security officer thinks that the members of UDP are scared of them, they are making a big mistake. The UDP supporter vowed that they would never relent in the pursuance of their civic rights.This paper was reliably informed that police commissioner of operations Omar Jawo together with one Landing Bojang a police superintendent confronted Ounda Nyang, the area Chairman of the party and assured him that they (the police) are not an enemy to the UDP, neither other opposition parties in the country. Jawo said they only want to maintain peace, tolerance, order and the general safety of all.Meanwhile, the party officials have confirmed the story saying that the main reason to postpone the rally was in connection with the court case-pending the outcome of the application made by lawyer Ousainou Darboe at the courts, who also doubles as the party's Secretary General in the ongoing case of Femi peters, campaign manager.This paper learnt that some of the militants who were present during the arrival of the armed security officers were Solo Sandeng and Lamin Ceesay, including some youth. The officers according to eye witnesses, came with four trucks full of officers. Two of the trucks was loaded with armed Gambia National Army soldiers, and the other two contained Police Intervention Unit officers.The court is expected to make a ruling on the defense’s application on Monday December 14Th 20009 at 1:00Pm.
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