Dr. Janneh:

While you have a right to join the APRC, I hope  Jammeh and his folks will
listen to your concerns.  I can assure you that you will be frustrated to a
point that you will have a change of heart.  Costmetic developments at a scale
of improper fiscal policies are further sinking our country into debt crisis.
The Gambia is the most indebted nation in Africa.

Politics and the rule of engagement warrant critical reasoning at a stage of
quality understanding in asserting efforts with reasonable assurance.  Your
political decision may be equated in a sum of free-will at a time when Jammeh
is creating uncertainty in the West African community.  My dear friend Janneh,
the truth will come out.  I will be at the other side meeting you as you exit
the terror of political indiffence.

I can attest with reasonableness of my frustration in engaging the APRC
leadership.  I hope you leave one foot out of the APRC.  Don't mortgage your
dignity when you see inconsistencies. Please speak-up.  This is a right that
you have.  I am still your friend, and I sincerely wish you well.

Naphiyo,
Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh

On Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:59:37 -0400 "Dr. Amadou S. Janneh" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I need to inform you that I have decided to
> join the APRC -- a party I had
> been very critical of, if not hostile towards.
> It is now my conviction that
> the party is dedicated to improving the lives
> of Gambians and that I can
> contribute something towards achieving its
> goals.
>
> The main catalyst for my decision has been the
> tone set by President Jammeh in
> his inaugural speech following the 2001
> Presidential elections.  I believe
> elements outlined in his address created
> opportunities for a political and
> social climate that is conducive to stability,
> tolerance, and reconciliation.
> Reaching out to political foes and extending
> amnesty to exiles, as President
> Jammeh did, were acts of political magnanimity
> and maturity that I found
> attractive.
>
> Also taken into consideration is the regime's
> delivery of public goods.  Of
> particular significance to me in this context
> are the development of the Kombo
> Coastal road network and the establishment of
> the University of the Gambia.
>
> No system or organization is perfect, but
> hopefully we can work towards that
> objective through the collective will.
>
> Amadou SJ
>
> "Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire,
> sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act
> upon...must inevitably come to pass" (J.
> Meyers).
>
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