wisdom to steer the ship to save harbor.
Meant to say Safe harbor
Musa Jeng wrote:
> For these past several days I have been sicken to my stomach, and very
> much disappointed with the outcome of the Presidential election.
> Clearly, the Gambian people have made their decision, and inasmuch I am
> still convinced that they were woefully wrong, their decision is
> paramount. The Gambian people have spoken and President Elect Jammeh is
> given mandate to govern for another five years.
>
> Well-deserved congratulations to the opposition for not being sore
> losers, by accepting defeat and respecting the will of the people, which
> clearly amplify their commitment to a peaceful and democratic Gambia. To
> the GL, a medium that has played a vital role by making most of us in
> the Diaspora to be part of the electoral process and has tirelessly
> fought for what is seen as the reluctant embracing of the democratic
> values in the Gambia, you deserve a high five and a job well done.
> Surely, most of us on the GL are disappointed, but we cannot rush to
> judgment in analyzing the results and stand pointing fingers. Because
> from these results lie the answers to future victories. Yes, we are
> angry, disappointed and utter confused with the Gambian voters, but now
> as ever, maturity, principles, wisdom and powerful ideas should be the
> bedrock to our search for a better Gambia. Our fight was never a hatred
> for Jammeh, I hope, but our collective commitment and belief that as
> sons and daughters of our Gambia, we have to do whatever it takes to
> bring about a develop, democratic and promising Gambia. From the little
> democratic values injected into this year’s presidential election, the
> GL has contributed to the shaping of our dear country’s political
> direction. That is a hell of an accomplishment that cannot be
> overlooked, especially to the people who are thinking of moving on. Well
> if we all move on, who will still fight for the poor farmer in Sandu, or
> the Zero-income earner mother with six children in Palen; we just cannot
> give up.
>
> To the opposition I will say, and no intention of consolation rhetoric,
> remember 47% of the electorate rejected President Jammeh and the APRC.
> Before the elections we had the enormous tasks of coming up with at
> least 51% of the votes to deny an APRC government. Forty seven percent
> of the voters agreed with us this time around. If we hold our ground,
> and be proven right in the next several years to come that the Jammeh
> agenda cannot and will not address the real plight of our people for the
> next five years, we will only be saddled with the task of convincing
> four percent of the people that voted for Jammeh to switch their vote in
> 2006. The Presidential elections are over, and we need to immediately
> comb through the results and begin the next phase of the legislative
> elections in February. Now than ever, a tactical alliance is needed
> within the opposition party to bring about dynamic, well-informed
> national assembly members. Having a voice in the National Assembly of
> people that will not cow tow to the Executive branch, and will put of a
> serious fight to deter any form of tinkering with the Constitution
> should be our preoccupation. The strategy of each party for itself will
> only bring about a national assembly full of Greens, and I mean GREEN
> PEOPLE, and it will not be funny. Furthermore, the National Assembly
> elections should not be against Jammeh, but rather for a campaign to
> elect serious and competent people that can effectively address the real
> issues confronting our country.
>
> To President Elect-Jammeh, congratulation and may God give you the
> wisdom to steer the ship to save harbor.
>
> Thanks
>
> Musa Jeng
>
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