I could not believe reading about the recent nomination of Mr. Sam Sillah as
the
National President of the United Democratic Party.  I want to thank Mr.
Sillah for making a great decision of courage and determination.The United
Democratic Party needs more visionaries in getting rid of the military
dictatorship in The Gambia.

I came to know Mr. Sam Sillah during his few visits to Bakau from Nigeria.
This was around 1972 when I was a student at Saint Augustine's High School.
I used to walk pass Sillah Kunda in Bakau only to get a glimpse of this
Gambian hero.  Though we are separated by distance,  I can still see his
friendly smile.  Mr. Sillah, I cannot express my joy, but can only hope to
get a big hug from you one day.  Your courage and wisdom will forever make
Bakau a stronghold for the opposition.

With the recent election of Mr. Abdoulie Wade as President of The Republic of
Senegal, Gambians are delighted to have Mr. Sam Sillah as a comrade in arms
with Mr. Ousainou Darboe.

May the prayers of our elders be answered.  May the struggle of the
opposition together with the efforts of Mr. Sam Sillah defeat the
dictatorship in The Gambia.  Mr. Sam Sillah plus Mr. Ousainou Darboe = a
defeat for dictator yahya jemus.  Gambians cannot wait for the next
presidential elections. Down with dictator yahya jemus.

Comrade,

Muhammad Lamine Jassey Conteh:  Greensboro, NC/Eastern Kombo District.

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