The Gambian electorate have passed their verdict. At least, the majority of
the electorate have their decided to grant the APRC another term of office
to continue implementing their political programmes.
However, it would be in contravention of the laws of the land and humanity
after the elections, as it was before it, for the policies of the regime to
include killings of the innocent, detention without trial and torture,
supression of the independent media and mismanagement of resources and
blatant corruption. The APRC should realise that an affective opposition is
a necessary check against the abuse of power in any democracy. The
opposition must also continue to fulfil the expectations of the nation in
offering constructive criticism of government policies and actions to
qualify their respective parties as credible governments-in-waiting. The
APRC should use the opportunity that has arisen from extension of its
mandate to serve the people by entrenching the Rule of Law, uplifting the
standards of living of the people and respecting the fundamental human
rights of all Gambians and residents in the Gambia. The new term should be
haralded by genuine accountabilty and trasparency of government; truth and
reconciliation by the release of all political prisoners.
The divided opposition  owe it to the Gambia to concede defeat and
congratulate President Jammeh and the APRC on their re-election.

For now, i say to president Jammeh congrats! but you must change for the
better of yourself and all Gambians.

BMK

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>Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 08:24:28 -0500
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