Men, what the heck are you on Jassey-Conteh?  It is your mentor Sheriff (
the political dinasour and spent force )who opportunistically was enhancing
the evil dictatorship of 'IMBECILE JAMMEH.'  Chickens just came home to
roost.  Just live with it.  I feel nothing for his plight.  I hope he enjoys
his slow walk to political oblivion.  Hope he has an enjoyable stay at
'Yahya's five star'.

I hope he will be consigned to the dustbin of history where he rightly
belong.

Mboge



On 4/16/06, abdoukarim sanneh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Mr Conteh,
> It is sad how the past and present events are folding. We has a nation
> will not go any where if we cannot forgive and also tolerate each others
> views. The vindictive nature of this regime is what destroy the fragile
> peace in our country. It is that same vindictiveness that accumulate into
> state of fear which have a serious implication for democracy in Gambia.
>
> Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]> 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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