Mr. Sidibeh:

I have always agreed with you because of your analytical ability.  If we can have more of you on the L, then may be we can change things in the Gambia.  Most people do not want to contribute to a specific central collection drive because of fear of the unknown.  I believe in decentralization of fund collection.  Let those in the opposition in the Gambia meet Gambians everywhere.  This can only happen when we contribute to separate decentralized location and use of resources in inviting the opposition to our respective cities.

I witnessed the most disturbing thing this summer.  Some of the opposition members were upset with the forcefulness of some of our comrades, especially those representing STGFD.  At one point, one opposition member said: "If you don't like the way we are doing things, then why can't you come back to the Gambia and lead us."  Mr. Sallah said to me, "we are looking for Gambians who are patient and respectful."  I guess you can read the lines.

Again, I respect you and hope we have more Gambians like you.

Sincerely,
Jassey-Conteh

-----Original Message-----
From: Edie Sidibeh <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sep 24, 2005 8:05 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Match your words with your deeds

Mr Conteh,

I really don't understand your logic as a former politician by saying one shouldn't contribute to discussion in Gambial without paying to NADD contribution.I might not like what Ebou did yet I do not trust putting my money in sponsuring the opposition because I don't believe politician Politicians are saying one thing and whenever they are in power they do different things. Can you give assurance that NADD is going to be different?. besides, you cannot force anyone to do what they don't want to by ridiculing them.  Is the Forum owned by NADD or is it for every Gambian regardless to your political differences.

The way you are stressing on this issue can discourage others from even contribution to the programme. Remember no condition is permanent and everyone have a right to decide your own destiny. We should not be ridiculing each other but convincing and supporting each other. some people do not contribute financially but are able to mobilise 5 people to vote for NADD. This action of your in other vains, is showing us how selfish some people are, because if NADD win the 2006 election and they did not fulfilled your personal need, you will become outragious therefore you have to put your name on the top for political recommendation. this is the reason, why, in developed countries they don't accept personal contribution to political parties because it leads to corruption if that party wins.

You are in the US and the most developed and democratic country in the world. You have the right to be opportunistic as everyone else but not to cost of others. No one is going to give-up to your demand in this manner because you have an ego to feed. A well established and patient individuals are reliable bond to success in such collection than my type of a person egoistic and selcentered.
Edi

Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Comrades:

While reading exchanges between Ebou Jallow and those in the opposition, I shook with shame that some
of Jammeh's strong critics on Gambial have not contributed a dime to the September 29 bye-election for NADD. While you deserve the right to not contribute, your actions have some consolation for Ebou Jallow and the APRC dictatorship. Are you constantly criticizing Jammeh on record in obtaining a green card?

We in Raleigh, NC are hereby calling on our comrades residing in our city to match their words with their deeds. If you can take time to criticize Jammeh on Gambial, you should reach in your wallet and contribute to the September 29 bye-election for NADD. If you don't know where to send your contributions, please email me at [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] and I will give you the name of the point person.

We cannot condemn Ebou and refuse to help the very course that we are advocating for. Please don't let Ebou and the rest of the dictatorship laugh at us. If you can rent a car, and a hotel during the 4th of July festivities, you can contribute at least $100 to NADD. Until you do such, your words are meaningless.

God Bless the Gambia. May we have a yahyaless Gambia. Down with the APRC dictatorship in the Gambia.

Naphiyo,
Comade Jassey-Conteh

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