Lamin, you do not seem to understand the message this Conteh is trying to send accross. This conteh is bent trying to convince folks here with this "embrace Jammeh`s former friends" stuff, but i see little or no genuine reason why we should. Perhaps he needs to give an explaination as to how that positively relates to our struggle to un-sit Jammeh.
If he has nothing substantial to explain regarding this, i`ll just carry on with the assumption that he`s saying that because of Dibba, and that he feels he have to and must support and defend Dibbo and the likes of Darboe just because they are of the same tribe i presume. I am not trying to sound raw here but am just laying my views straight here....
So Conteh could you please explain to folks here why we are suppossed to be embracing Jammeh`s ex-friends????????????
Lamin Jatta <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Mr. Conteh, our drive to replace the regime of president Jammeh should not be compromised by hypocrisy and opportunism. If that happen, we will replace this regime with even a worse one. To avoid that scenario, it will be prudent that we adhere to the principles of democracy, honesty and decency. This is the only way we can represent a higher ground in the struggle. Embracing individuals who put their name in disrepute after helping Jammeh to victimized innocent Gambians is not something we should be keen on doing.
All we need to replace Jammeh at this crucial juncture is a united opposition under the umbrella of Nadd led by Hon Halifa Sallah. You guys can help by convincing Osainou Darbo and co to come back to Nadd. This is the only surest way to victory for us.
Lamin Jatta
Jassey Conteh wrote: Mr. Jatta:
This is the type of debate we need on Gambia L. It is fruitful for
us to debate constructively. I commend you for your stance.
I disagree with your assertion. I do not think we can achieve
our objectives if we fail to embrace Jammeh's former friends
whose rights are violated.
One question I have for you is: At the end of the day will
Jammeh still not be in power if we continue to shut the
door on his former friends?
Naphiyo,
Comrade Jassey-Conteh
-----Original Message-----
>From: Lamin Jatta
>Sent: Apr 18, 2006 2:19 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: HISTORY OF POLITICAL VINDICTIVENESS IN THE GAMBIA
>
>"No Gambian should dance and clap for Jammeh when he intimidates,
> tortures, and jails even their worst enemies." -
>
> Mr. Conteh not when they shared the bed with the devil incarnate. Yusu Ndure said, "WONN MA SA HARRIT MA WAX LA SA JIKKO" Translates: show me your friend and I describe your personalities. Mr. Conteh in life, God has given us the mental capability to deliberate among alternatives choices. Meaning he enable us to know good choices from bad ones. If you decide to go for an evil choice, you should be ready to accept the ultimate consequence. If These so call victims chose to work with the devil to empower him and thereby enabling him to unleash his atrocities on innocent people, don't you think it is just fair to say that their hand are as smear with innocent blood just as the ring leader.
>
> When the government of president Jammeh assassinated veteran journalist, Deida Hydara, all these hypocrite were like nothing happen. Even these hypocrites of religious leaders especially the Islamic leaders were quiet as if to approve this unholy act. As far as I can remember, only Bishop Clery and another christian leader openly condemned the act. When this so called coup plot surfaced, Sheriff Dibba was at the head of a parliamentary delegation to speak out their solidarity with the president. Imam Fatty, the Banding Drammehs and all the rest of the team who where in space when Deida was killed, came back to Gambia to condemn the coup and express their allegiance with the evil man. Where was Sheriff Dibba, and all the bunch of opportunists when Deida was killed, busy leaking the behind of the dictator. Daba Marenah, who is now presume killed, I guest was the then Director of the NIA that came with an outrageous so called confidential report on the
> investigation in the murder of Mr. Hydara to vilify the unblemished character of this man and insult the dead man family. The people who work with president Jammeh do not fall his victim, they fall victim of their own evil creation Mr. Conteh and co. I do not feel sympathy for "Jammeh's victims" who chose to work with him to subjugate Gambians and I hope you will appreciate that Mr. Conteh. The cabals are just turning on one another. To me it is fund. Can you imagine Jammeh used Dibba's own NCP stalwart to replace him. Watch out he too is in the line of "victims."
>
> "I refuse to subscribe to the notion that
> an enemy is an enemy forever. I believe in forgiveness. If we
> want to bring sanity in the Gambia, we have to be forgiving."
>
>
> You are by the posting sounding like you are going to be Jammeh's next potential so called victim. You sound like you can forgive Jammeh especially if he were to offer you some piece of his addictive cake. Remember,even Allah the almighty shall punish those who do evil. I bet some people will start dwelling in hell right here on earth. Naphio Mr. Conteh
> Lamin Jatta
>
>
>Jassey Conteh wrote: Mr. Barrow:
>
>It is frightening that most Gambians refuse to compromise
>and forgive, even when their worst enemies are arrested,
>tortured, intimidated, and imprisoned by Yahya Jammeh.
>Jammeh's enemies are my friends. I will continue to
>defend their rights. An attach on any Gambian, is an
>attach on me.
>
>Do we understand Jammeh's style of politics? No, I don't think
>some of us do. It is called divide and rule through intimidation,
>harassment, torture, and jail. The law in the Gambia, is
>according to Jammeh and Jammeh only.
>
>Going back to Gambian politics since 1962, I conclude with
>reasonableness that it was based on vindictiveness, tribalism,
>exclusiveness, and other negative assertions. Sir Dawda
>dropped Governor General, Alhagie Farimang Singhateh
>when the Gambia gained republic status. Mr. Singhateh
>was not even compensated for a high commissioner's post.
>
>Hon Sherriff Ceesay was Sir Dawda's shining star. What happened
>between them? Politics of vindictiveness. But Mr. Ceesay later
>accepted the post of Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
>He finally was resurrected with the PPP.
>
>Pierre S. Njie, the darling of Banju South and Gambian politics was
>betrayed byhis loyal supporters. Again the forces of political
>vindictiveness and selfishness prevailed. I remember a very decent
>Gambian in the name of Koro Sallah of Banjul South. The brother
>talked about objectivity and fairness. Do we have that anymore in
>the Gambia? I leave that with history to conclude.
>
>Sheriff Mustapha Dibba, a onetime Sir Dawda loyalist left the PPP.
>Mr Dibba formed the NCP. The NCP successfully won a seat in
>Banjul South when it allied with UP. But Mr. Taal betrayed the party
>and switched to the PPP. Sir Dawda offered Dibba the post of
>Prime Minister, and he agreed. But what happened? Again
>the forces of political vindictiveness, subjectivity and
>exclusiveness prevailed over Sir Dawda. The old man
>rescinded his offer.
>
>Assan Musa Camara also faced the same trend. Muhammad
>Lamin Saho, nominated member and Attorney General of the
>Gambia for fifteen years accused Sir Dawda of tribalism
>when he reassigned him to the local government
>portfolio. Fafa Mbye was accepted the post of Attorney
>General of the Gambia. Mr. Saho left the PPP and joined forces with
>Assan Musa Camara. We all know what subsequently
>happened to him.
>
>Bakary Bunja Darboe and Saihou Sabally were onetime good
>friends. These folks became bitter enemies. This division
>created a split in the PPP. Again politics of vindictiveness
>and selfishness prevailed. Mr. B.B. Darboe came back and
>served under dictator Jammeh, but only to run for his dear life.
>
>I ran for the NCP nomination in my native Kombo East. Again the
>forces of political vindictiveness continuously harassed me. I was
>reported on numerous occasions to be fired from my job.
>On one occasion I was attacked by one Bakary Sarr, an
>alien from Senegal. Life was so unbearable that I left the
>Gambia for the U.S.
>
>When I visited the Gambia this past summer, those same forces
>were so friendly to me that it was unbelievable. I visited every
>compound and shook hands with everyone. I did so because
>I was revisiting my previous paths.
>
>History would dictate that politics of vindictiveness, tribalism,
>exclusiveness, subjectivity, and numerous negative trends
>were to be blamed for the Gambia's political troubles. We
>cannot continue with this type of politics. We should
>reengineer our politics and embrace continuous improvement.
>We may even have to resort to theories of constraints.
>
>Jammeh must go. But he cannot go if we remain vindictive,
>tribal, and subjective in our assertions. No single Gambian has
>absolute authority in the dictates of our country's politics.
>
>The military succeeded in overthrowing Sir Dawda because of
>a split in PPP. When Jammeh came to power, some of
>Sir Dawda's loyalists joined the APRC. Dibba also accepted
>the post of the Speaker of the Gambian House of Parliament.
>
>Though I disassociated myself from his politics, I cannot hate
>him. Should I not defend Dibba's rights as a vindictive of Jammeh's
>dictatorial mandate. Yes, I will. I will continue to fight and
>defend the rights of every Gambian. I will even fight for the
>right of any Minister who serves under Jammeh if the dictator
>subsequently arrests him or her. I believe in democracy. I
>refuse to advocate politics of vindictiveness, tribalism,
>subjectiveness, and unforgiveness. Thank God that I personally
>met Hon Yaya Ceesay, the late Honorables Kebba Leigh, Garba Jahumpa,
>Badara Njie, and MC Jallow. I may not have been a fan of the PPP, but these
>five Gambians always showed me respect and kindness.
>
>During the 2001 nomination for president, the forces of vindictiveness
>prevailed. These same forces exhibited the same pattern during
>NADD's crisis. Some even attacked Ousainou Darboe as a tribe. Some
>even said, "does Mandinka's think they have birth right to the
>presidency." Some said, "We will see." See what, I asked. We will
>continue to be divided if tribal sentiments are injected in our politics.
>
>As Jammeh continues to divide and rule in the Gambia, we should
>refocus our attention and condemn his dictatorial rule.
>Jammeh is the worst thing that has ever happened to the Gambia.
>Gambians are crying for truth and reconciliation. Jammeh, please let
>my people go.
>
>No Gambian should dance and clap for Jammeh when he intimidates,
>tortures, and jails even their worst enemies. Do we have to continue
>with this type of political vindictiveness? Absolutely not. How can we do
>this? Through objectivity and compromise. I believe in all sincerity
>that the task to replace Jammeh is irreversible.
>
>After all, do we have power? No, absolutely not! What is the best
>solution in defeating Jammeh? I believe objectively that we have to
>come together regardless of historical precedent. Our focus
>should be on Jammeh. I refuse to subscribe to the notion that
>an enemy is an enemy forever. I believe in forgiveness. If we
>want to bring sanity in the Gambia, we have to be forgiving.
>Jammeh is our enemy, and thus, we must embrace his former
>friends, whose rights are violated. I believe an attach on any
>Gambian is an attach on all Gambians. I will continue to fight
>for the rights of those Gambians who were part of Jammeh's regime,
>and are now sitting in jail.
>
>The reality of political doctrine is that one has to look at issues
>at face value. We will fail if we continue to be uncompromising,
>relative to the rights of all Gambians, who are arrested, intimidated,
>tortured, and imprisoned by the Gambian dictator. The fact of
>the matter is that Jammeh will continue to exhibit dictatorial
>tendencies if we clap when he arrests our enemies or
>those who we disagree politically.
>
>May Allah bring sanity to the Gambia. Jammey, please let my people
>go.
>
>Naphiyo,
>Comrade Jassey-Conteh
>
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