Bro Fankung,
 
If Fropessor Jammeh is a smart man who does not endorse this idea, what's stopping him from saying so? I'm sure all he needs to do is say the word. As things stand, one cannot but conclude that he either instigated the whole kingship thing, or is giving it his tacit blessing and encouragement. If he doesn't want to be king, let him say he doesn't want to be king and there would be instant silence on the Campaign Front. Is it any surprise that this so-called "debate" in the national assembly is clearly divided between APRC (Yeah) and Opposition (Nay)? Knowing our good Fropessor's sweet tooth for power, I wouldn't be surprised finding him thoughtfully holding his chin, a distant look in his eyes, quietly musing day and night on just how grand he would look wearing a golden crown. Well, one thing is for sure: He would certainly be promoted from his curent category of "is he insane?" to the elevated category of "yes, definitely insane." Poor old lonely Bokassa might just have a mate soon enough! 
 
Baba
 
 
 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:21:37 -0500
Subject: Re: [>-<] Banjul wants Yaya to be King of Gambia says Banjul Central NAM
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Mr. Koroma,
With all my support for Professor Jammeh, I read this story with utmost dismay this morning. Those MPs supporting this idea need to resign their post from APRC. On the same note, I believe Professor Jammeh is a smart man and will not entertain such moves. He is a humble leader and will decline such titles. 
 


 
On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM, ansukoroma <[log in to unmask]> wrote:




At least Banjulians have declared their support for the idea of crowning Yaya Jammeh King of Gambia, according to the National Assembly Member for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Saine.  Fangkung, this "Kingship" issue, as APRC folks like to call it is taking a life of its own.  I scoffed at it before but I should now take the matter seriously.  King Yaya Jammeh.  He probably will drop the rest of his titles I presume.  This whole 'Kingship" issue is another neocolonialists, imperialists plot.

A. Koroma
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Assembly Members debate ‘Kingship’ issue  
africa » gambia



Monday, December 27, 2010

Members of the National Assembly last Wednesday argued about the constitutionality of the Gambia becoming a monarchy, a topic that has generated a lot of attention and publicity in recent weeks.


First to start, during the debate on the adjournment motion, was the minority leader and Member for Kiang West constituency, Hon. Momodou LK Sanneh, who declared as “impossible” the idea of making the country a monarchy, which is being campaigned for by some chiefs across the country.
Hon. Sanneh warned chiefs spearheading the campaign to desist from the practice, as the Gambia is a multi-party democracy with many political parties registered by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).


“Madam Speaker, these people should make themselves productive, honest and make sure that they fulfill their responsibilities, rather than engaging in a campaign about something that is impossible,” Hon. Sanneh said, adding that the idea is not in the best interest of the country.
“Even those countries under a monarchical system are trying to do away with the idea, so why should we try to bring this system to the Gambia”, the opposition leader in parliament pointed out.


“Who asked them to go about the campaign?” Hon Sanneh asked, noting that the mandate of those spearheading the campaign (the chiefs) does not cover working for the Gambia to become a monarchy.


The minority leader urged the minister for Local Government and Lands to warn those chiefs spearheading the campaign to desist from doing so, adding that this is not within their mandate. 


“In fact, they have no right to do so, and they are not politicians,” he further noted.
“Madam Speaker, if these chiefs want recognition, let them do what is right and correct, but going around doing such campaigns is not in the best interest of this country and the Gambian people,” minority leader Sanneh further declared.


Hon. Abdou Jarjue, member for Kombo Central and of the party in government, described as “constitutional”, the campaign by the chiefs for the introduction of a monarchy in the country. 
“Madam Speaker, I don’t think it is unconstitutional for the chiefs to take this bold initiative,” he said, adding that the chiefs are expressing their constitutional rights.


According to him, it is now up to the Gambian people to determine whether or not to go in for a monarchy. 
“So the chiefs are on the right track because, to me, they are Gambians, and the constitution is not saying it is only the legislature or the political chairmen who have the power to say this is what we want,” Hon. Jarjue opined.


“All I believe in is that the constitution has given the right to every Gambia to do whatever you want in as much as you do not go against it. So to me, the chiefs have the right to advocate for whatever rule they want to exist in the Gambia so long as it is in line with what the majority endorses,” he declared.
Nominated Member Hon. Seedy Njie and Hon. Abdoulie Saine of Banjul Central both concurred with the minority leader that it was not President Yahya Jammeh who ordered the chiefs to campaign for a monarchy in the Gambia. 


However, they were quick to add that it is left to the Gambian people to decide what they want for their country.
Both Hon. Njie and Hon. Saine also expressed the view that the chiefs have the constitutional right to voice out their views. 


Hon. Abdoulie Saine, in addition, stated that, “As far as Banjul is concerned, we endorse the idea.”
Author: Lamin B. Darboe
Source: Picture: Momodou LK Sanneh



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