Momodou,
       You have hit the hammer on the head of nail.Keep it up!





>From: momodou olly-mboge <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>         Dictatorships
>Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:35:29 GMT
>
>Hi Pasamba,
>
>As PDOIS supporters, we both know that many so-called Gambian intellects in
>the past refused to face Halifa in  a public forum.  Few years ago Waa
>Juwara was detained by Yahya's govt.  Following his release he went about
>accusing PDOIS of appeasing the APRC govt.  This was absolute dishonesty on
>the part of this gentleman.  This was in total disregard of PDOIS's many
>publications urging the moronic govt to release him. He was challenged to a
>debate but never accepted.  Another so-called intellect who refused the
>party's invitation to debate is Suwaebou Conateh.  I can mention many more.
>
>However, the reasons i offered to help facilitate a debate between Halifa
>and Hamjatta are:
>
>a)PDOIS have been invited to the British Labour                      Party
>annual conference in September.
>
>B)Halifa intimated that he'll try to convince the Central Committee of
>PDOIS
>to allow him to debate Hamjatta in London.  HAmjatta responded by stating
>that it is beyond him to arrange for a public debate but will be happy to
>debate Halifa in his flat.  I found that unacceptable since Hamjatta raised
>some very controversial issues on PDOIS/Halifa's stance,it is only fair for
>them to have a face to face debate in public.  The fact that i am 'openly
>and nakedly PDOIS biased' forced me to offer to help.
>
>IF all goes well, I hope APRC,UDP and NRP supporters and ordinary Gambians
>in the U.K will attend and contribute positively.
>
>Keep up the good work(Coach).
>
>Sincere greetings,
>
>MBoge
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: Pasamba Jow <[log in to unmask]>
>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>><[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>>         Dictatorships
>>Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:15:23 GMT
>>
>>Mr. Mboge
>>
>>I should start by commending you for your initiative in having a debate
>>between Halifa and Hamjatta.  It is also important to note that this
>>debate
>>will be more beneficial to Gambians if it had been between the leaders of
>>the various political parties in the Gambia.  Arrangements could be made
>>to
>>have Dr. Saga Taal, Hamat Bah, Lamin Jawura, and Halifa to debate on the
>>various party policies so as to help the Gambian electorate determine who
>>is
>>best to represent them and to address their needs and aspirations.
>>
>>I should add that following the debate between Halifa and Hamjatta on the
>>L
>>I didn't see the need for such a forum to be convened for the fact that
>>Hamjatta has not raised any sincere or constructive criticisms of PDOIS
>>that
>>should warrant this debate, but it is always important for leaders to be
>>ready to engage their critics in a meaningful debate to ensure that there
>>isn't any distortion of facts.  Halifa needs to be commended for never
>>shying to take up a debate on matters of national interest.  I would
>>however
>>hope that representatives and leaders of other political parties will
>>emulate Halifa and PDOIS in order to ensure an enlightened and democratic
>>Gambia.  I would infact be willing to contribute towards Halifa's ticket
>>to
>>the UK.
>>
>>Peace
>>
>>PaSamba Jow (Coach)
>>
>>>From: momodou olly-mboge <[log in to unmask]>
>>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>>><[log in to unmask]>
>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>>>         Dictatorships
>>>Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 01:24:01 GMT
>>>
>>>Hamjatta,
>>>
>>>I am greatly honoured to be delegated such a responsibility.  I will be
>>>sending a mail to Halifa for his opinion.  I have already spoken to some
>>>people here in London who are willing to help.
>>>
>>>I can assure you that the moderator will not be PDOIS biased.  If
>>>anything
>>>the person i have in mind is a sceptic.  Regardless of his scepticism, he
>>>is
>>>a person of high intellect and intergrity.
>>>
>>>Those of us who are 'openly and nakedly PDOIS biased' still yearn to see
>>>a
>>>forum that is open and fair.  In my small way i will see to it that if
>>>this
>>>encounter comes to fruition, such a spirit will guide us.
>>>
>>>There is nothing more exciting than two intellectuals thrashing out their
>>>differences.
>>>
>>>
>>>With our concerted efforts we can build a better future for our children
>>>in
>>>the Gambia and Africa.  We deserve better.
>>>
>>>Have a very entertaining weekend.
>>>
>>>Sincere greetings,
>>>
>>>Mboge
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>From: Hamjatta Kanteh <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>>>><[log in to unmask]>
>>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>>Subject: Re: Strengthening The Hand Of The Devil: African Leftists And
>>>>         Dictatorships
>>>>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:32:10 GMT
>>>>
>>>>Mr Mboge,
>>>>Be my guest and effect the necessary arrangements that will facilitate
>>>>an
>>>>exchange. I hope we will not have a moderator who is openly and nakedly
>>>>PDOIS biased.
>>>>
>>>>Do not hesitate to contact me in private if it becomes necessary and do
>>>>please let me be aware of the date and other arrangement so i can be
>>>>ready
>>>>and make space for it in my calendar.
>>>>
>>>>Sincerely,
>>>>Hamjatta Kanteh
>>>>________________________________________________________________________
>>>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>>>>
>>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the
>>>>Gambia-L
>>>>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
>>>>
>>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>________________________________________________________________________
>>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>>>
>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L
>>>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
>>>
>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>________________________________________________________________________
>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L
>>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L
>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------------

________________________________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L
Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask]
if you have problems accessing the web interface
----------------------------------------------------------------------------