In a message dated 10/14/2001 10:55:57 PM Central Daylight Time, Gunjur
writes:


>
> >> Haruna,
>>
>> Thanks for the clarification , and for the making me aware of these
>> provisions which I was not aware of before.
>>
>> I do not remember reading in the post that Ebrima's sources sent where
>> Darboe made the statement that these activities were observed in
>> departments and public millieus,  as opposed to outside, they merely
>> mention the  management of specific agencies as the culprits they will not
>> work with
>
>
> I also did not see anywhere in the statement quoted by Ebrima's sources;
> where Darboe said that he observed these goings on in a public millieu as
> you said. Perhaps this was in another statement and not the one forwarded
> by Ebrima's sources. No doubt, the only place that civil servants can work
> is at the job, and not at home
> >>
>
>
>
> >> Also, while Darboe is a lawyer and understand the law as you pointed out,
>> the general public are not lawyers, and thus need clear explanations of
>> statements such as this,  both to educate them in the process of
>> governance, as well as to alleviate the fears of a people who have seen
>> too many people fired from jobs due to party affiliations. I believe we
>> both agree that public education is essential, and neither  guessing games
>> or the drawing of inferences based on the knowledge of the law by the
>> candidate can get the job done. Again thanks.
>>
>
>
> Jabou Joh
>
>
> >>
>> In a message dated 10/14/2001 2:10:36 PM Central Daylight Time,
>> [log in to unmask] writes:
>>
>>
>> >>>
>>> Jabou,
>>> You and I have discussed this issue privately and we have come to an
>>> understanding of the reasoning. For the benefit of closure, and other
>>> folk, I submit that indeed civil servants are free to support whichever
>>> party they wish so long as that manifestation is done in their homes and
>>> in the streets. Ousainou knows the law of the land and its constitution.
>>> He did not say he would not work with them in their homes or in the
>>> streets - to the contrary, that is why he is campaigning in the streets
>>> and bantabas. Work that is funded by all is done in public facilities. He
>>> mentioned departments and public milieus where he witnessed such and
>>> served notice.
>>> At the risk of appearing to be a UDP/ppp affiliate, the law of agency has
>>> been breached. If all in those buildings are APRC members, then I suggest
>>> the APRC purchase, rename, and redefine the purposes of the facilities.
>>> That is perfectly legal. As it stands, those buildings are funded by
>>> public resources, empowered by public trust and agency. Cease and desist
>>> or resign from the position of trust. This is jurisprudence and
>>> constitutionally ordained. End of story.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
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