Dear Halifa,

Is it plausable to arrange a meeting of the opposition leaders of The Gambia
in the united States sometime soon? If so what do you think are the
appropriate steps to realize this. Iam hoping that this meeting will include
the former PPP and NCP leaders to address the present state of affairs in
our Nation.I for one will be willing to commit fanancially to see such a
needed 'discuss'.
                Yours sincerely kalilu camara

>From: foroyaa <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Mr. Sallah>> Attn: Mr. Halifa Sallah
>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:49:29 +0100
>
>Fatou Jaw Manneh,
>
>I agree with you, my sister. No one should be sitting on a fence at this
>moment when our country requires decisiveness. I believe I met you in
>Washington. I have the impression that I responded to your question whether
>we were ready to unite with other opposition parties to tackle the Jammeh
>Government. I remember making a very categorical statement that political
>parties try to test their political weight by seeking the mandate of the
>people; that it will not be fair to tell other opposition parties to
>support
>a PDOIS candidate for the presidential election in the name of unity, but
>that PDOIS would be most willing to unite with all opposition parties who
>are willing to support Sidia Jatta's candidature in any  presidential
>election.
>
>Furthermore, I had made it very clear that the present constitution
>provides
>for a second round of voting; that this is the time for political parties
>to
>forge united fronts based on agreed agenda for the united front; that PDOIS
>is open to the establishment of such united fronts when the situation
>arises. I hope our position is clear now.
>
>You wrote: "In a simple sentence I ask, what are you doing now to unite
>with
>the other opposition parties to tackle the Jammeh Government? That is what
>you should be busy doing for us now. Not sitting on the fence, with your
>tactics and responding to any Little criticism directed at you."
>
>Are you saying that I should desist from responding to the views being
>expressed by Gambians and others? I am sure the woman I met in Washington
>is
>more enlightened and tolerant that that.
>
>You would recall that I emphasised that if there is to be any
>transformation
>in The Gambia the people themselves must take centre stage. This is
>precisely the reason why I am taking each of you very seriously. I am not
>the least offended by anything that anyone of you may say and I appreciate
>every effort being made to work out a realisable agenda to ensure the
>transformation of our country into a land of liberty, dignity and
>prosperity.
>
>Do you have any other proposal which is different from the position I have
>already elaborated on unity among the opposition? If so, you are free to
>transmit it for further review.
>
>I know that Mr Jassey-Conteh did take the initiative to convey some
>suggestions. This has been taken at an official level. In fact, it has been
>a part of the agenda of one of our meetings. As soon as a decision is
>taken,
>an official letter will be forwarded to him.  You are entitled to the same
>treatment.
>
>Please bear in mind that those of us who are trying to struggle against
>male
>chauvinist tendencies have great respect for women. Feel free to give any
>constructive criticism for our consideration.
>
>Greetings.
>
>Halifa.
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Fatou Darboe <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 1:47 AM
>Subject: Re: Mr. Sallah>> Attn: Mr. Halifa Sallah
>
>
> > Halifa,
> > Get off the Fence! I am no Bamba Laye or Hamjatta because i don't have
>the
> > English vocabulary  to be responding to all your intellectualism.In a
>simple
> > sentence i ask, what are you you doing now to unite with the other
> > oppposition parties to tackle the Jammeh Government?            That is
>what
> > you should be busy doing for us now.Not sitting on the fence, With your
> > tactics and responding to any Little criticism directed at you.
> > Fatou Jaw Manneh
>
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