Mr. Sallah,

I agree entirely with your reasoning and approach in all three articles.
Regarding the voting issue, I don't think many Gambians abroad would mind
paying a small fee (to pay for the logistics cost) in exchange for voting. I
envisage this as a last resort, because I believe that if the IEC is truly
independent, they'll be able to raise enough funds both locally and
internationally to conduct the elections anywhere there is a significant
number of Gambians. But, if they're in a jam financially, I'd rather they
charge us $5 per voter rather than say "we cannot hold elections in X or Y
country, because there are no funds available." I hope they'll have the
courage to truly explore ALL reasonable avenues. And I also hope that the
predictable outcome of the voting would not be the real reason why they
wouldn't want to give us a chance to have our say.

Regarding your letters to the Justice officials, I agree with your
sentiments, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I'll keep my fingers crossed for
this small country we all call "home."

Good morning.

Saul.


>Kebba,
>
>Your intervention is highly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to assert
>

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