Yes Halifa we indeed met in washington. Yes Halifa it will be very fair in
the name of unity to create an alliance with other political parties to
confront a tyrant. Halifa we do not need to conduct a poll in Gambia's
political environment to know that UDP sopport is likely to outnumber Pdois.
Halifa even though Pdois is in Gambia's political scene for a long time it
would be unrealistic to suggest Seedia as presidential elect knowing fully
well that Pdois doesn't or will be incapable of carrying the majority  vote.
I do not need to be a political analyst to predict this. It will be very
unfair to us that Your party connot join other political parties for the
simple fact  that you would prefer Sidias nomination as president whilst
this monster is eating on  Gambia one at a time. It would be equally
arrogant  and unrealistic of UDP to think that even if they assume they have
the majority vote their should be no ample room for other parties for an
alliance.
Halifa if this is the reason why you would stay on the fence then iam very
disappointed in you and indeed sad for the Gambia in this critical moment in
time.If you cannot aggree on this now  Halifa, when and what else would you
want to see to convince you that time is really up for Jammeh. This is the
only best means democrtically to oust Jammeh or are you waiting waiting for
another barrage of gun shots for  foroyaa to narrate fruitless
investigations. Please Halifa this is not "FORAYAA".

May God bless us all
Fatou Jaw Manneh

>From: foroyaa <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Mr. Sallah>> Attn: Mr. Halifa Sallah
>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:49:29 +0100
>
>Fatou Jaw Manneh,
>
>I agree with you, my sister. No one should be sitting on a fence at this
>moment when our country requires decisiveness. I believe I met you in
>Washington. I have the impression that I responded to your question whether
>we were ready to unite with other opposition parties to tackle the Jammeh
>Government. I remember making a very categorical statement that political
>parties try to test their political weight by seeking the mandate of the
>people; that it will not be fair to tell other opposition parties to
>support
>a PDOIS candidate for the presidential election in the name of unity, but
>that PDOIS would be most willing to unite with all opposition parties who
>are willing to support Sidia Jatta's candidature in any  presidential
>election.
>
>Furthermore, I had made it very clear that the present constitution
>provides
>for a second round of voting; that this is the time for political parties
>to
>forge united fronts based on agreed agenda for the united front; that PDOIS
>is open to the establishment of such united fronts when the situation
>arises. I hope our position is clear now.
>
>You wrote: "In a simple sentence I ask, what are you doing now to unite
>with
>the other opposition parties to tackle the Jammeh Government? That is what
>you should be busy doing for us now. Not sitting on the fence, with your
>tactics and responding to any Little criticism directed at you."
>
>Are you saying that I should desist from responding to the views being
>expressed by Gambians and others? I am sure the woman I met in Washington
>is
>more enlightened and tolerant that that.
>
>You would recall that I emphasised that if there is to be any
>transformation
>in The Gambia the people themselves must take centre stage. This is
>precisely the reason why I am taking each of you very seriously. I am not
>the least offended by anything that anyone of you may say and I appreciate
>every effort being made to work out a realisable agenda to ensure the
>transformation of our country into a land of liberty, dignity and
>prosperity.
>
>Do you have any other proposal which is different from the position I have
>already elaborated on unity among the opposition? If so, you are free to
>transmit it for further review.
>
>I know that Mr Jassey-Conteh did take the initiative to convey some
>suggestions. This has been taken at an official level. In fact, it has been
>a part of the agenda of one of our meetings. As soon as a decision is
>taken,
>an official letter will be forwarded to him.  You are entitled to the same
>treatment.
>
>Please bear in mind that those of us who are trying to struggle against
>male
>chauvinist tendencies have great respect for women. Feel free to give any
>constructive criticism for our consideration.
>
>Greetings.
>
>Halifa.
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Fatou Darboe <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 1:47 AM
>Subject: Re: Mr. Sallah>> Attn: Mr. Halifa Sallah
>
>
> > Halifa,
> > Get off the Fence! I am no Bamba Laye or Hamjatta because i don't have
>the
> > English vocabulary  to be responding to all your intellectualism.In a
>simple
> > sentence i ask, what are you you doing now to unite with the other
> > oppposition parties to tackle the Jammeh Government?            That is
>what
> > you should be busy doing for us now.Not sitting on the fence, With your
> > tactics and responding to any Little criticism directed at you.
> > Fatou Jaw Manneh
>
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