Hi Pasamba,
As PDOIS supporters, we both know that many so-called Gambian intellects in
the past refused to face Halifa in a public forum. Few years ago Waa
Juwara was detained by Yahya's govt. Following his release he went about
accusing PDOIS of appeasing the APRC govt. This was absolute dishonesty on
the part of this gentleman. This was in total disregard of PDOIS's many
publications urging the moronic govt to release him. He was challenged to a
debate but never accepted. Another so-called intellect who refused the
party's invitation to debate is Suwaebou Conateh. I can mention many more.
However, the reasons i offered to help facilitate a debate between Halifa
and Hamjatta are:
a)PDOIS have been invited to the British Labour Party
annual conference in September.
B)Halifa intimated that he'll try to convince the Central Committee of PDOIS
to allow him to debate Hamjatta in London. HAmjatta responded by stating
that it is beyond him to arrange for a public debate but will be happy to
debate Halifa in his flat. I found that unacceptable since Hamjatta raised
some very controversial issues on PDOIS/Halifa's stance,it is only fair for
them to have a face to face debate in public. The fact that i am 'openly
and nakedly PDOIS biased' forced me to offer to help.
IF all goes well, I hope APRC,UDP and NRP supporters and ordinary Gambians
in the U.K will attend and contribute positively.
Keep up the good work(Coach).
Sincere greetings,
MBoge
>From: Pasamba Jow <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
> Dictatorships
>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:15:23 GMT
>
>Mr. Mboge
>
>I should start by commending you for your initiative in having a debate
>between Halifa and Hamjatta. It is also important to note that this debate
>will be more beneficial to Gambians if it had been between the leaders of
>the various political parties in the Gambia. Arrangements could be made to
>have Dr. Saga Taal, Hamat Bah, Lamin Jawura, and Halifa to debate on the
>various party policies so as to help the Gambian electorate determine who
>is
>best to represent them and to address their needs and aspirations.
>
>I should add that following the debate between Halifa and Hamjatta on the L
>I didn't see the need for such a forum to be convened for the fact that
>Hamjatta has not raised any sincere or constructive criticisms of PDOIS
>that
>should warrant this debate, but it is always important for leaders to be
>ready to engage their critics in a meaningful debate to ensure that there
>isn't any distortion of facts. Halifa needs to be commended for never
>shying to take up a debate on matters of national interest. I would
>however
>hope that representatives and leaders of other political parties will
>emulate Halifa and PDOIS in order to ensure an enlightened and democratic
>Gambia. I would infact be willing to contribute towards Halifa's ticket to
>the UK.
>
>Peace
>
>PaSamba Jow (Coach)
>
>>From: momodou olly-mboge <[log in to unmask]>
>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>><[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>> Dictatorships
>>Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 01:24:01 GMT
>>
>>Hamjatta,
>>
>>I am greatly honoured to be delegated such a responsibility. I will be
>>sending a mail to Halifa for his opinion. I have already spoken to some
>>people here in London who are willing to help.
>>
>>I can assure you that the moderator will not be PDOIS biased. If anything
>>the person i have in mind is a sceptic. Regardless of his scepticism, he
>>is
>>a person of high intellect and intergrity.
>>
>>Those of us who are 'openly and nakedly PDOIS biased' still yearn to see a
>>forum that is open and fair. In my small way i will see to it that if
>>this
>>encounter comes to fruition, such a spirit will guide us.
>>
>>There is nothing more exciting than two intellectuals thrashing out their
>>differences.
>>
>>
>>With our concerted efforts we can build a better future for our children
>>in
>>the Gambia and Africa. We deserve better.
>>
>>Have a very entertaining weekend.
>>
>>Sincere greetings,
>>
>>Mboge
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>From: Hamjatta Kanteh <[log in to unmask]>
>>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>>> Dictatorships
>>>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:32:10 GMT
>>>
>>>Mr Mboge,
>>>Be my guest and effect the necessary arrangements that will facilitate an
>>>exchange. I hope we will not have a moderator who is openly and nakedly
>>>PDOIS biased.
>>>
>>>Do not hesitate to contact me in private if it becomes necessary and do
>>>please let me be aware of the date and other arrangement so i can be
>>>ready
>>>and make space for it in my calendar.
>>>
>>>Sincerely,
>>>Hamjatta Kanteh
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