Mr. Sanyang:
I beg to defer from your assessment. It is vital that we debate issues,
and agree to disagree constructively. Opposition outlets in Diaspora that
are opposed to Jammeh have not tarnished NADD's image. They have
every right to criticize and debate issues of importance to democracy.
This I believe, is called self-actualization. Some may call it, "looking
at oneself and constructively assessing past objectives and strategies,
and deciding alternatives to not repeat the same thing." Jammeh has played
with our conscience over and over again. It is time we came with some
solutions to these tragic games. Enough is enough.
Remember, Waa was unlawfully arrested and jailed for six months. Nothing
came out of it. We cannot afford to have the dictator unlawfully arrest our leaders
without exhibiting civil disobedience. I believe Jammeh has to be confronted in the
same way he intimidates. Is he absolute? We cannot continue on with this trend.
If folks in Senegal can demonstrate, what is wrong with the opposition in the Gambia?
Will Jammeh kill and imprison thousands of Gambians for peacefully demonstrating?
At the end, I hope, we will all settle on one candidate, even if NADD puts up a DOG
against Jammeh. We have exhausted diplomacy with Jammeh and his government.
Every opposition outlet is vital to the struggle. We should remember not to cut the
hand that feeds us. We need NADD. And NADD needs every Gambian. If we cannot
criticize the action of some of our leaders, then I am afraid we are getting closer to a
dictatorship. I hope I am wrong on this assessment.
As Jammeh continues to harass and intimidate Gambians, we must be ideal enough
to negate in fights. But we should debate constructively and remain resolute.
The presidential election in 2006 will be one that we cannot afford to play with. For me,
I will take time off to be in my constituency. I believe all politics is local. I guess
Jammeh will arrest me. I will not be deterred from exercising my inherent right
in peacefully campaigning for NADD. We have reached a point of no return.
Long live NADD and down with the dictatorship in the Gambia.
Naphiyo,
Comrade Jassey-Conteh
-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Nov 22, 2005 5:32 PMTo: [log in to unmask]
Subject: NADD'S ACTIONS SHOULD NOT BE JUDGED IN A CRISES SITUATION
OPINION
NADD'S ACTIONS SHOULD NOT BE JUDGED IN A CRISES SITUATION
By Lamin Sanyang
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 22, 2005
First of all I would like to thank allgambian.net for creating a forum for
political discussions and news. Particular acknowledgement and thanks are
due for the contributions of all Gambians who not only participated with
their subjective views but came up with suggestions to tackle the Gambia's
current political situation.
I know some of your writers will be critised for making inappropriate and
misguided remarks while based in America. Some of the remarks were made in
an informal and personal capacity but they ran the risk of undermining the
allgambian.net reputation for impartiality. If the ultimate aim of your
online paper is to take on the government, that will also undermine your
audience confidence because subjectivity will be the rule.
I felt very bruised by the arrest and detention of some of our political
figures whose role is to bring the government to account. NADD's name is
indelibly inscribed, not only in The Gambia but also in the international
community. The rebirth NADD's domestic reputation lay in the request and
aspirations for change
Behaving in a delinquent fashion or political rage linked to systematic
wide- ranging slanderous campaign aimed at discrediting government some
times work, but it will work best if you all return to the Gambia. Some
writers never exercise resilience with what is going on and start to
savage the reputation of NADD. By coming up with flamboyant and colourful
language and headlines like what is Sidia doing and also stating views
that contrast NADD's opinion on the current political situation..
I know for certain, no political struggle will be effective in the USA,
How many Gambians have internet access or PCs. if you have/ established a
well founded fear of prosecution if you return, who is will take the risk
to do it for you. Some called for popular uprising, popular uprising are
initiated by people practically. Some of the writers had experienced
political vitimisation, escaped and staying abroad. How many times was
Aboulie Wade of Senegal imprisoned, what about Nelson Mandela, the
struggle for democracy and independent in most African countries, they all
stay, fight the course, faced all kinds of harassment and prosecutions. If
they all ran and launch their struggle in the USA who will listen to them
(fight and I enjoy).
The might of the pen is important. If you have a theoretical objectives,
you can use the pen, but turning the theoretical objectives into
objectives reality should be practical and some one have to do it. who
will be the initiator, PA Nderry Mbai, Babucarr, Essa Bucarr Sey, Pa
Samba, Mr Jow, Mr Minteh, Saihou Mballow etc. I do not want to hear
messages like Gambia is unsafe to return. but on the other hand some of
you think it is safe for people to start an uprising.
NADD will succeed, not because of the deeds of some writers in
allgambian.net but the struggle conducted within NADD and supporters in
The Gambia.
The growing anxiety about government undemocratic actions should not be
used by foreign based critics to tarnish NADD's name or make phrases that
are injudicious.
A perfect Cup in Seconds with 10% off.
Apply for a no hassle Auto Loan today!
We Will pay for your GAS bills for 1 year!
Unlimited Free Hours for 30 days!
Go To Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright � 2004 AllGambian.Net. All Rights Reserved.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
����������������������������������������������������������
To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface
at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe?S1=gambia-l
To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to:
[log in to unmask]
����������������������������������������������������������
いいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいい
To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface
at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html
To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe?S1=gambia-l
To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to:
[log in to unmask]
いいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいい
|
