Mr. Sambou:
I completely agree with your call to channel our minds, monies, and energies
to the parliamentary elections. For us to succeed, we will need to make an
internal assessment of our commitment as a group, be generous with our
wallets, and establish a line of communication with the opposition parties.
In my opinion, we didn't have a clear/direct line of communication between
us as a group and the opposition parties. Writing on the L is just that,
writing on the L. Eventhough we are not on the grounds, we can organize a
conference aimed at uniting the opposition parties. If we can do that, the
mistrust that may exist between some opposition parties will be a non-factor
because our efforts will be non-partisan. I don't think we can raise a dime
if they are unable to unite. On a personal challenge to myself and any one
who wants to compete, I will not consider my efforts successful until I
collect contributions from 100 Gambians. If I have to run a phone-a-thon
from my home so be it.
Got to run take care
MJohnson
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>Subject: Parliamentary Elections
>Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:27:20 +0000
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>Folks, I think it's time we switch the debate to our strategy for the
>parliamentary elections, scheduled for February. Now that we believe that
>a
>unified opposition campaign is the answer to our problem with Jammeh's
>policies, why don't we engage the opposition parties to regroup and
>seriously consider a tactical alliance. We also need to start talking
>about
>raising funds to support the opposition in their campaign to reduce or
>eliminate Jammeh's abuse and excesses. We should learn from our mistakes.
>Please let's act now. On this note, I would like to invite the UDP, NRP,
>NCP, and PDOIS representatives to join us in this effort. This is our
>second and last opportunity to at least have some input on what Yaya does
>during his second term.
>
>Chi Jaama
>
>Joe Sambou
>
>
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