The political revolves of Tunisia, Egypt and more recently Ukraine are viewed by many as learning examples for our struggle. Certainly if there are any plans underway for such revolve am sure the organizers can find some lessons to enhance their own plans.

However I don't think there can be a 1 to 1 comparison with those nations. They're political attuned than Gambia. There are other important societal differences including the geographic size of Gambia.

On the other hand if we're simply viewing these events as some catalyst for a political revolve in Banjul we're mistaking. I don't even think the general population in Gambia follow closely those events as probably the few thousands of us active online.

It's also important to recognize that ingredients needed for political revolve are largely missing in Gambia.  Otherwise one would have hope we had more axe to grind upon the killings of 14 demonstrating students back in 2000. Yet the aftermath show complete deescalation of politics, hence any possible conflict.

The other material problem of these lessons are that those mainly attuned are far from the Banjul and are only hoping someone else will fight for the common good. This I called outsourcing of what one thinks the best possible cause of action. This is not a good place of a serious advocate.

Another problem is demand too much of political parties. Expecting them to mobilize political revolve at a time when they're struggling to function as an effective political organization. Can we first ask them to ensure they're not deny permits to conduct political activities? Can we first expect them to ensure they're not restricted to a confined period for political campaign? Generally speaking some basic things you expect of a political party could freely do without undue restriction in a democracy?

Compatriots time to act on Gambia has long been upon us. However we're good at talking than actions. I would suggest before we hope for an early death of Yahya or some political upheaval that topple him.........can we construct a political program of action that we are in charge every step of the way and that we can reasonably determine the eventual outcome. 

Such a political program will not exclude anyone because is too risky and will include everyone based on expertise and purpose. Such a program will not stratify us in diaspora, political parties, CSOs, etc. but will be based on a goal that was what our nation was found on at negotiations that led to Feb. 18, 1965.

Burama FL Jammeh
Founder/General Secretary
The People's Movement for Democratic Gambia
810 844 6040

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