Mawdo Demba,
Like you, I also think Khaleel is entitled to his opinion or feel the way he does as a result of his personal view of things.
Upon reflection though, I think many things came out from this interview. Here is what Demba Ali Jawo said, "
However, knowing the governance environment operating in the Gambia, she would have never willingly granted such an interview to anyone, most especially to Pa Nderry of all people. Therefore, the very fact that Pa Nderry has used some clever tactics to get her to talk to him, is an indication of shrewdness on his part. If he had given her a false name in order to obtain the interview, then he would have been guilty of deception and unethical behavior, but from what we have heard, the VP never even asked for his name or identity before she started to freely speak to him. Therefore, it is not quite evident that Pa Nderry breached the journalism code of ethics in obtaining the interview, for the fact that he did not give a false name or identity to VP Njie-Saidy, apart from telling her that he was an APRC supporter, which may or may not be true." http://www.gainako.com/ I hope Khaleel considers the other side of the spectrum as well. Here is an administration that doesn't even have an information minister. The situation would have been a little different if this administration was transparent. Everyone knows they are not transparent and that is unfortunate.
Best,
Yero
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Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:49:21 -0700
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[log in to unmask]Subject: Re: [G_L] VP interview
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[log in to unmask]Khaleel,
I respectfully disagree with your take on the interview. Where all doors to the independent media are shut, where everyone who opposes government policies is branded as an enemy and unpatriotic, journalists and every conscious citizen who understand the difference between an individual person or political and a nation will do what is required to get public officials to speak.
Instead of condemning the interview and the manner it was obtained why not look at the reasons that led to that manner of behavior. why do you think Journalists need to hide to speak with Public officials? Do you think they should recognize the diaspora media who currently have the largest audience on Gambian media?
As a last word, you are free to come out and speak with the media yourself if you so desire. We should all be open to discuss matters of Gambian interest. I look forward to a positive response from you.
Regards
Demba
On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Khaleel Jameel
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I just got the opportunity to listen to an interview Pa Nderry had with the Gambian VP. I must first say it disgusted me. It was very unprofessional, unethical and immoral. I am certain that it violates some serious journalism ethics. We have to rise above this kind of petty behavior, act maturely, be honest and sincere if we are serious about change. This type of behavior under the banner of journalism has no place in our society and should be condemn.
Khaleel
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