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Latir Gheran Downes-Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Jul 2000 21:22:20 -0400
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I know what is stated below may not sit well with many of my fellow
Gambia-Lers but I urge you to read carefully and think.


Ousman Bojang wrote, "I bet Jammeh knew why he choose him to transport that
sum of money instead of Singhateh, Touray or any of his crew."

Ebou Jallow knows if he stayed in the Gambia, his fate may very well have
followed that of the late Koro Ceesay.  Why, read Ousman's statement again.

The money in question would not have gone to the gambian people.  We all
know that.  So if he had a chance to claim it on the way out, why not.  By
doing just what he did, regardless of his true intentions, he exposed the
regime and its leader.  His court case in Switzerland revealed all sorts
facts that have been used and persued by opposition leaders and made public
by the international press.  Just think about it, as odd as it may sound we
gained more from his actions then we could have possibly gained had he not
put his hands on the money.  In the end the courts ruled against him.  Those
who believe him guilty could not ask for a better result.

Lets not dwell into judgements of his character.  By doing so we are
following the spin of the real culprits.  I strongly suggest we focus on
matters that really concern us and the welfare of our people.

Thanks,

Latir

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