Bro... Baba
I concur,

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Baba Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> This is an exceptionally sad Daily Observer story Mr. Kebbeh. The voices
> of the well wishers are tinged with sadness, a certain obsessive desire to
> please the president. This desire feels so biting that the well wishers
> just cannot help themselves. They bear witness to truths whose existence
> they doubt and make claims for the president the president would not make
> for himself. They ascertain things to have happened that never happened
> just to please the president. And the president knows it too. But being
> obsessively desirous of often fatouos doses of arcane praises, then sends
> these on to the Daily Observer for publication as More Messages for
> President Jammeh. Reminds one of more felicitations for Ndareh, where all
> the voices were happy.
>
> Thanks for sharing Cherno.
>
> Baba
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM, C. Omar Kebbeh <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>
>> More messages for President Jammeh
>>
>> <http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/more-messages-for-president-jammeh-39#map>
>> Africa <http://observer.gm/africa/news> » Gambia<http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/news>
>>  Thursday, June 28, 2012
>>
>> The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr
>> Yahya Jammeh, continues to receive more congratulatory messages on the
>> occasion of his 47th birthday anniversary.
>>
>>
>> The latest messages read:
>>
>> It gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency my warmest
>> congratulations on the occasion of your 47th birthday. I also take this
>> opportunity to convey sincere best wishes, long life and many more years as
>> the President of the Republic of The Gambia, because under your leadership
>> the Gambian people have prospered in all spheres of life and the country
>> has continued to develop year by year.
>>
>>
>> Here in Senegal the Gambian community wishes to thank you for your
>> foresight and determination in maintaining peace as well as strengthening
>> our cooperation with our sister country. Please be assured that Your
>> Excellency has our full cooperation in all your undertakings for Senegal as
>> President of the Republic of The Gambia.
>>
>>
>> On behalf of the Gambian Mission in Dakar, Senegal, please accept Your
>> Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem.
>>
>> Mass Axi Gye
>>
>> High Commissioner
>>
>> Dakar, Senegal
>>
>>
>> ………………
>>
>> Please accept self and my family’s sincere greetings and best wishes on
>> the occasion of your birthday on 25th May 2012. We pray to Allah the
>> Almighty God to shower His choicest blessings and good health on you this
>> day and to continue to guide Your Excellency onto the path of progress and
>> prosperity for the Gambian people and to grant you as well as your entire
>> family continued good health and happiness.
>>
>>
>> May the period ahead herald an era of continued peace, progress and
>> prosperity to the nation under your dynamic leadership. May Allah the
>> Almighty God bless and guide you.
>>
>> Sanjay K. Dewan
>>
>> New Delhi, India
>>
>>
>> ………………….
>>
>> On my own behalf and my wife Kaddy Sawo and my son Muhammed Camara, I
>> wish to congratulate you and your noble government on the auspicious
>> occasion of your 47th Happy Birthday.
>>
>>
>> Your Excellency please allow me to further extend my heartfelt
>> felicitations to all well wishers and entire Gambian populace both abroad
>> and at home for the stern resolve and determination portrayed at all levels
>> pertaining to the social and economical and political developments.
>>
>>
>> Without the right words to describe the gains attained under your dynamic
>> and visualized leadership, I and my entire family fervently pray for Your
>> Excellency’s health and long life bestowed with peace and prosperity.
>> Please accept Your Excellency the assurances of my highest considerations
>> and fraternal regards.
>>
>> Lamin Camara
>>
>> A/C Technician
>>
>> Ocean Bay Resort
>>
>>
>> ………………….
>>
>> On behalf of the Board, Management and entire staff of Shyben A. Madi &
>> Sons Limited, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your
>> 47th birthday celebration. We pray for your continued good health and long
>> life in the company of your loved ones.
>>
>>
>> Once again, we wish Your Excellency and the First Family a wonderful year
>> filled with happiness, peace and joy.
>>
>> George S. Madi
>>
>> MD, Shyben A. Madi & Sons Ltd
>>
>>
>> ………………….
>>
>> I am honoured to have this opportunity to wish you a Happy Birthday,
>> along with my deepest gratitude for all you have done to make The Gambia
>> and Africa a better place. You have touched countless lives and inspired so
>> many through the power of your example. On a recent visit to the Serrekunda
>> Hospital in Kanifing, my family and I were once again reminded of the
>> dignity, respect and empathy you brought to your roles as President and
>> First Lady.
>>
>>
>> Your life-long love and devotion to one another, along with your love for
>> our great country, has been a true blessing for the Gambian people. Your
>> influence will continue to inspire and motivate others for many years to
>> come. I wish you many more years of health and happiness. May God continue
>> to bless you and your family.
>>
>> Mbye Jabang
>>
>> Arts & Craft
>>
>>
>> ………………….
>>
>> On my behalf and my family, please permit me Your Excellency on the
>> auspicious occasion of your 47th birthday to wish you a happy belated
>> birthday and many more to celebrate in long life, good health and
>> happiness. I, my family and almost all Gambians have no doubt that your
>> vision is to transform The Gambia into a fully modern nation in all aspects.
>>
>>
>> May the Almighty Allah continue to guide, protect you, your family and
>> your entire government to steer the affairs of this great nation to the
>> highest level.
>>
>> Haddyjatou Sanneh
>>
>> Lamin Village
>> Author: *Daily Observer*
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