OK, since when has a trans-border trade dispute between two sovereign nations end up with an egotistical ultimatum- dig a tunnel under your river or else...Who the hell does Master Wade think he is ?  Never mind; the old vulture is growing senile.  I know for a fact that he shall meet his match in a much younger and dynamic leader in Yaya Jammeh.  Senegal is callously rooting for its own interests.  Let us pray that the Gambians are not stupid enough to ignore their own national interests for the sake of some meager reexport trade benefits.

Ferries, tunnels, and bridges are all vital infrastructure  for the socio-economic development of the Gambia.  However, this should be a Gambia government initiative of attracting investment capital to finance such projects.  This national responsibility should never be mortgaged or outsourced to the damn Senegalese.

To hell with Laye N'jumboor!



Ebou Jallow



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Written by Freddy Jammeh- Daily Observer

Tuesday, 20 September 2005


 Abdoulaye Wade, the Senegalese president, has stipulated conditions for undoing the long-drawn-out border stalemate between Senegal and The Gambia.
The president, who has just returned from the UN General Assembly, said the solution to the border standoff should be discussed by both governments through frank and direct talks on an agenda comprising four main items.
The four-point agenda include constructing the Bamba Tenda-Yelli Tenda Bridge, agreeing on a consensus ferry tariffs, allowing Senegalese-owned ferries to ply the route, and allowing Senegal to dig a tunnel under the River Gambia.
According to him, the Bamba Tenda-Yelli Tenda Bridge is an old project that was agreed upon a long time ago. “Also the Chinese government has already agreed to fund the tunnel project. I agree that The Gambia and Senegal are two independent and sovereign countries. However, it is in the interest of our two governments to discuss these issues as any decision taken in this regard affects people of the two countries,’’ Wade said. The Senegalese president finally said his government is  ready for dialogue with the Gambian authorities on all the issues that could help to end the border blockade. Wade emphasised  that The Gambia and Senegal are obligated to live harmoniously together and as such they should develop a healthy relationship.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 September 2005 )



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