Conteh,

Admitting our mistakes can only be a way forward for us.
However, I think the following statement by  Joe Sambou is very true:

"it seems to me that the opposition
> leaders are posturing toward the
> same angle that made it possible for these
> criminals to slide us to our
> current meltdown.
>
> I say this because if you noticed they never
> come to the defense of another
> opposition party that has a legitimate issue
> with how this government
> manages our affairs. "

I think that we are still plagued by self interest with each party trying to
" be the one" to the point that even  giving credit to another party or being
supportive of each other is seen as giving credit to that party. These
parties treat each other as enemies really, and this is proof positive that
the very essence of why one has a multi party system is completely lost to
most of  them.
The fact that the different parties are supposed to create a balance with the
best interest of the nation and the people always taking a superior position
such that anything required to manitain that best interest be done,
,including cooperation between political parties seems ot be something
foreign to some of these people.

The clear conclusion is that most of these parties are just as power hungry
as the other endless parade of clowns we seem to have in Africa, and of
course most of them will tell you they are patriotic and have the best
interest of the nation at heart. Their actions tell another story every time
they are put to the test such as in the past elections in The Gambia.

How does one overcome such a spectacle?
These parties may  pretend to be cooperating with each other when all the
while, each is looking for a way to sneak off and steal the show and become "
head honcho"
Power hungriness. That is our downfall, and those among us  who demonstrate
the required  selflessness and unconditional dedication that makes the
interest and welfare of the nation and the people top priority are not the
ones we choose to represent us.
It is as if we are programmed to self destruct.


Jabou Joh


In a message dated 11/27/02 8:46:01 PM Central Standard Time,
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>
> Sister Jabou and Joe:
>
> Now that we have come to some point of realization that there is more at
> stake
> than the negatives that divide us, we must start now and continue to stress
> one and only one doctrine of total unity.  Please let us forget our
> previous
> disagreements and concentrate on issues that can further unite our fold.
>
> I must first admit that I accept full responsibility in my inconsistencies,
> and I'm fully oblige to a condition that mistakes do open eyes.  My eyes
> are
> wide open.  I vow to stay the course.
>
> We must in admission formulate strategies to make this initiative a
> reality.
> Sister Jabou, I hope you can lead this effort.
>
> Naphiyo,
> Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh
>
> On Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:11:34 +0000 Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Jabou, you are absolutely right that we
> > squandared a golden opportunity.  We
> > could have saved ourselves from this ulcer that
> > is killing our health.
> > However, it seems to me that the opposition
> > leaders are posturing toward the
> > same angle that made it possible for these
> > criminals to slide us to our
> > current meltdown.
> >
> > I say this because if you noticed they never
> > come to the defense of another
> > opposition party that has a legitimate issue
> > with how this government
> > manages our affairs.  The opposition parties
> > had several golden chanches to
> > band together, but no, they were busy fluffing
> > their feathers to outshadow
> > each other.  They had a chance to band together
> > and demand justice when the
> > government slaughtered the students and Mr.
> > Barrow and they did nothing.
> > They had a chance to send these people packing
> > in the last presidential
> > elections, selfishness ruled the day and we all
> > including APRC supporters to
> > be the big loosers.  For, this government has
> > failed all Gambians except the
> > the thieves.  Nyassi was unceremoniously
> > abducted and it was UDP business
> > for the others.  Now Darbo, Jallow, Nyassi
> >
> >

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