I dont know what you are confirming or dis-confirming. What I do know is that the very same itinerary that was sent to IEC is the same one that was used in Basse and is still being used.
I am on Gambia-L to enjoy myself thoroughly at the end of everyday. I see how effective my enjoyment at your expense has been so far.
More later,
Fatou.
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From: Malamin Johnson [log in to unmask]
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 18:40:26 +0000
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Basse Benefits From Jammehs Cash Gifts
October 10th, 2001
The Point
Basse Benefits From Jammeh’s Cash Gifts
Basse, the regional capital of URD, has recently benefitted from what many
people called, “Jammeh’s world Bank” when the APRC flag bearer disbursed
large amounts of cash, during his recent presidential campaign in the area.
The APRC leader, Dr. Yahya Jammeh was said to have disburse over D10.000 to
each of the six schools in Basse town.
According to reliable sources, Mr. Jammeh also made several cash donations
to many cultural groups and football teams while on a compaign tour durng
which HE SPENT ALMOST FOUR NIGHTS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM FOR HIS
PARTY. (Emphasis mine: KB this substantiates what you said a day or two ago,
and FJC denied) Talking to The Point in Basse, Kebba Sabally, a civil
servant, observed that Jammeh should have reviewed his policy towards the
farmers in purchasing their nuts, saying that disbursing cash to groups
means nothing for Gambians. Mr. Sabally said that many people appreciated
that “because they don’t know that enough is enough.” A senior school
master, who pledged anomity, told this reporter that this gift was left for
us to make the best use of it.” The gentleman was quick to say that Jammeh
should equip schools and improve the condition of teachers,” instead of
giving a public gift which later brings confusion in the school.
Fatoumatta Jallow, a student, told The Point that Jammeh has done a lot for
the students in Basse ‘therefore giving us money was a very good move. “ We
can see our love in him.” Ms. Jallow further appealed for the perpetrators
of the killing of the April 10 and 11th demonstration in which 14 people
were officially killed to be brought to justice . She stressed that Jammeh
should do all that is necessary, “if re-elected to power, to bring the
culprits before the court as we the students of the Gambia shall never
forget this awful saga in our generation”.
Sulayman Keita, a trader said he defected from the ruling APRC to the UDP,
on principles adding that he is deeply disappointed. Mr. Keita explained
that the military came with a very clear manifesto to implement, ”but they
are now ruling the country in a zigzag form, so we need change which is, now
inevitable.” Sanjally Jobarteh, a resident of Basse Dampha Kunda, vowed that
his people would effect change in the area which he claimed is 100% UDP. Mr.
Jobarteh observed that before giving out money to people Jammeh should have
done to level best to reduce the prices of commodies like sugar and rice in
particular. He urged people to ask themselves how could Jammeh distribute
Jammeh money while, ”many people found difficulty to buy a bag of rice
today.”
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