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This must indeed be a curse. You know: the old self-seeking, self-centered, "I have no other means to support myself, but I'm the savior of the people; so I must not leave the presidency" syndrome that afflicts so many so-called African leaders. How else can you explain the Yahya Jammehs, Kamusu Bandas and Gnassingbe Eyademas of Africa? Is it any wonder that Africas brightest are taking flight for other lands?
OK, that's my lament for the day.
Have a great day, y'all!
- Wilmot
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From: Abu-Hassan Koroma <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 2004/08/04 Wed PM 12:13:12 CDT
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Subject: Fwd: Gambian leader says he will not step down
SABC
Gambian leader says he will not step down
August 01, 2004, 17:17
Yahya Jammeh, the president of the Gambia, says he will not step
down after his second term in office ends.
Jammeh was speaking during his country's recent celebrations of the
July 22 Revolution - the day on which he overthrew the government
of Dawda Jawara in a coup in 1994 and banned all political
activity.
If he does not step down after his current term in office, Jammeh
will be defying the African Union Constitutive Act, of which he is
a signatory. The Gambian leader says the issue of the second term
is not an African ideology, but is imposed on African leaders.
"Until such time that the people of Gambia say goodbye, I will be
here as long as the sky is up," he said.
In 1996 the Gambia returned to civilian rule and Jammeh says
Gambians have been living a better life since he started ruling.
However with elections expected in 2006, people have conflicting
views on the conditions in the country in the last 10 years.
Jammeh has also praised Gambians for their contribution to the
development of their country's economy and also urged other African
leaders to promote peace on the continent.
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Abu-Hassan Koroma
Founder, President & CEO
21st Century African Youth Movement
P.O.Box 8582
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8582
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