Thank you ver much Honor as always, for putting the debate in a broader perspective.
Pa. Saikou.
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On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 11:42 PM PDT Lamin Darbo wrote:
>Burama
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>Pa Saikou presented a very compelling case and Kanteh did nothing for his image by responding the way he did. His defence was too weak, frivolous even. His insinuations were an insult to those of us who witnessed Pa Saikou's consistent role, and dare I say, evolving large tent philosophy in the Diaspora struggle. Kanteh appears to have taken a break at some point over the past few years. At least the paucity in his public engagement would appear to suggest that.
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>What he did as Commissioner of the Western Region remains a part of his record, and I think Kanteh can advance a passable explanation for that period of his career as a public officer pre-flight. There is no point denying that he acted as alleged by Pa Saikou, if only as far as public perception was concerned.
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>In light of what we know today, Kanteh, and people like him were probably trapped in a system whose fundamental characteristic was not properly appreciated by many. It is now clear that from the onset, the Professor operated a state within a state, with the shadow more powerful and more dangerous than the real thing. The shadow was in control, and people situated as Kanteh had no chance of holding on to their dignity. Everyone was expendable and it was as if people were under duress to act in irresponsible and sometimes criminal ways. A strategy was therefore needed to exit the stage safely.
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>I am of the view that his serious failings in Western Region notwithstanding, Kanteh is not a person wholly devoid of conscience and no surprise he had to flee the country. One day I was listening to the news and a pronouncement was ascribed to Kanteh that to me was quite explosive. It was something to the effect that as Commissioner of the North Bank, he represented all Gambians and not only supporters of the APRC. I told a friend that Kanteh was finished and if he failed to leave the country, then he should expect anything. Sure enough, he was fired and hunted down. We all know how that ended.
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>Kanteh should have admitted Pa Saikou's allegations and provide a little more background to his overall record. I would have had a kinder and more sympathetic view of his predicament He too was clearly a victim of public lawlessness, but calling Pa Saikou disgruntled in a public climate of pervasive criminality may be regarded as disrespecting his audience.
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>LJDarbo
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>On Saturday, 7 June 2014, 4:48, Pa. Saikou Kujabi <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>Well put Burama. The perpetrators may have forgotten their treacherous deeds, but the victims will never forget about their individual and collective ordeals. Captain Kanteh was very vicious on the opposition in the Kombos in 1996 and 1997 Presidential and National Assembly elections respectively. We can forgive, but to think for a bit that we are dumb enough not to remember would be an insult to our intelligence. You see how easily he lost his composure, swinging at Gainako first before he could even get to me.
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>My piece was not an allegation, as I stated to him. It is a hard fact backed by material evidence. I have 4 undeniable exhibits in relation to this case. The captain just refused to confess about his ugly past. Remember, I did not disclose these facts until when he challenged the public through his interviewer Demba Baldeh, to revisit his records. He did that with confidence, and out of arrogance, I would add.
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>I couldn't agree more with you that a Chairman Kanteh may be worse than Sheikh. Professor Jammeh. UDP's 1997 National Assembly sponsored candidates Hon. Wassa Janneh of Kombo Central, K.K.B of Kombo South, and Yuspha Cham of Kombo North can provide you a catalog about the Commissioner. I wasn't surprised that he cut out and took to his heels.
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>Good night,
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>Pa. Saikou Kujabi.
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>On Friday, June 6, 2014 8:00 PM, Burama FL Jammeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>Is Kanteh suggesting before publishing a supposed allegation against a public official (this time around - him), he should be inform for rebuttal or flat out giving
> approval and/or otherwise? Wow!
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>Best ways to cut down rumors (founded/unfounded) is openness and transparency. Increasing amount of rumors is because our officials have long used the powers of their offices to trample dissent. In fact talking about them are largely made crime - seduction/libel come into mind.
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>Lets hope people's private life are taking out of national discourse as much as humanly possible but every public matter is a fair game. And sometimes its gray which is public and private. In addition the burden of prove in such a situation lies with such public officer since s/he has access to records compared to a concerned citizens who is looking from a distance. To suggest that until we have material proof we can't and/or shouldn't opine on Gambia is wrong to say the least.
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>More importantly - if fighters of freedom (I assumed) are throwing barrages and stumbling blocks against freedom of expression is pretty concerning.
> Imagine if such people have state power at their disposable. Going by recent assault on certain so-called allegation am tempted to think Yahya may be even better. I hope ann wrong!
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>Yes whatever people say may/may not be true - but lets not make a collective effort to trample/criminalize it. We should encourage openness and don't try putting qualifications around it. Instead let our offices lay it all out. After all they're only custodians on our behave
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>Regards
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>Burama
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