Mr MBallow,
With respect, i urge you to quote where i said Waa Juwara was dishonest by
refusing PDOIS's invitation to a debate. What was dishonest about Waa
Juwara was rather than appreciating PDOIS's role in his release, he went
around accusing PDOIS of appeasing YAhya's gov't.
ON the issue of unity, i do agree with you. However, i still find it
difficult on how unity can come about when all the other parties had refused
to engage with PDOIS in any forum. AS far as i know, in 1997 PDOIS tried
without success to convene a conference to discuss a common strategy.
sincere greetings,
MBOge
>From: Saihou Mballow <[log in to unmask]>
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><[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 10:49:36 EDT
>
>Mboge,
> Today what one should try to do is to bring together UDP,PDOIS and
>NRP,leaders,and politicians,to try to shape a new destiny for our country
>and that is the only way to create an atmosphere where every Gambian will
>be
>given back his/her rights.These three parties failure to come together will
>shatter all the hopes of the Gambian people.
>You are not fair to call Lamin Waa Juwara refusal to accept PDOIS
>invitation
>to a public debate a dishonesty.Mr.Juwara has been attending many important
>debates and symposium.In fact,he got the right to turn down any invitation
>which he feels is not important to him and to UDP party.
>Saihou
>
>
>
>
>>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
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