Based on your reservation, we are indeed on the same page. Oko said it right here on the L. YJ was referencing a different incident. Taken together, his utterances show that Oko has absolutely no objection to systemic public lawlessness in The Gambia, although he came here to complain about the Professor's patronising of foreign artists.

Who cares about Oko's little personal grudge against the high profiles accorded foreign artists in The Gambia? We want a liberated country where talent is the main decider of how far any individual travels in society. It is absolutely worrying that Oko has no interest in that basic yardstick for public recognition and private remuneration.

I was simply arguing for the general contention that no one, however good intentioned, can change Professor Jammeh's mind-set as far as approach to governance is concerned. Immediately below my signature is Oko's reaction to Nana's appointment as Minister in March this year. I dug it out in light of the draconian Internet law shepherded by Nana Grey Johnson, and passed by the National Assembly last week

LJDarbo

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From: oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:49
Subject: Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information -

I write to congratulate Nana Grey Johnson. I am happy for this appointment. This is a noble recognition.He is not an ordinary man next door. He has is an independent man and for years working on documents and achieves of Gambian treasures. He is like the stone in the ocean floor that rain water doesn't bother.
He has much to offer.
Time will tell.
Oko Drammeh

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beh <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Saturday, 13 July 2013, 18:05
Subject: Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY

Very right Mr Lamin Darbo, it is not right to condone such inhumane remarks. However, my concern was not what Oko said because that is his personal opinion even though the whole world will agree to your take on the conveyed narration portrayed by Oko. The point I am trying to make here is the fact that, hence Oko is among us here in GL but did not convey the message to us himself, why should we bring it here for discussion? I think a single person's protestation shouldn't overshadow the lots' moreover in this democratic world. If Oko is to be treating for what he said or do, what is the use of fighting for democracy? Sometimes fighting so hard for ones right can make one blinded to the reality of one's struggle. So lets us take a breathe, forget about the distractions towards achieving our goal which is mutual as far as I am concern. Edi

DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF

From: Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Saturday, 13 July 2013, 19:11
Subject: Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY

Eddie

Too deep, very philosophical, but clearly, there is nothing mystical about Oko Drammeh's opinion that dictatorship and public lawlessness is not a big deal. In my book, that is quite an unacceptable position in light of the killings, the disappearances, the unlawful detentions, the illegal dismissals, and everything in between.

Considering Oko Drammeh's express position, deep thought is superfluous in deciphering his meaning. He is here and can easily clarify his own thoughts

LJDarbo

From: Edie Sidibeh <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Friday, 12 July 2013, 13:06
Subject: Re: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY

("stone in the ocean floor that rain water doesn't bother"?.) Upon your own right my Mr.Lamin Darbo, as everyone has his/her interpretation or understanding about other's proposed phrases especially looking through the lens of a lawyer's eyes. Elton Johns sing to Diana the Princess (she live her life like a candle in the wing) yet all what Diana had done will not resonate THE CANDLE IN THE WING. A CANDLE IN THE WING can be interpreted as short life again on the other hand; when the candle is covered, it will blow to various directions (INSTABILITY) which again, can connote both good and bad. Just my personal interpretation which doesn't qualify it profundity truth of the matter depends on the way one is looking at.

Bach to the stone in the Ocean; If there is a low tide, you will see the stone but high tide will cover the stone. Therefore; Oko cannot be completely wrong as Gambia is more like an Ocean because of the unpredictability of the affairs. I think personally, there is a big picture in every occurrence in this life and falling to see the BIG PICTURE can be vital to the progress of the occurrence in question. In the first republic, I can attest to the fact that President Jawara per Se, was not as corrupt as his ministries yet I cannot attest that all the villagers are crazy but the village head. As he/she is the driver, therefore, there will have to be some corruption in obtaining his driving license. Reciprocally to the second republic as such, the concentration "if success will prevail" should focus on the big picture (THE DRIVER) not tearing down each other or the passengers. If the driving license is seized from the driver, the passengers will be motivated towards the common good. The rain water will only bother him when the driving license of (The Driver) is seized. What difference does it make; The Driver can take an undergraduate from a high school as a minister when the going gets tougher so lets us concentrate on the driver before he start selecting primary school graduates as ministers. Edi

DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM IN RETURN. DO YOUR BEST AND LIVE THEREST TAKING CARE FOR ITSELF

From: Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Friday, 12 July 2013, 4:03
Subject: [G_L] TIME IS INDEED TELLING - OKO DRAMMEH'S N G-J PROPHECY

Well Oko, what do you now say about your "stone in the ocean floor that rain water doesn't bother"?.

LJDarbo

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: oko drammeh <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:49
Subject: Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information -

I write to congratulate Nana Grey Johnson. I am happy for this appointment. This is a noble recognition.He is not an ordinary man next door. He has is an independent man and for years working on documents and achieves of Gambian treasures. He is like the stone in the ocean floor that rain water doesn't bother.
He has much to offer.
Time will tell.
Oko Drammeh

From: C. Omar Kebbeh <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: [G_L] Nana Grey Johnson Appointed Minister of Information -

The fruits of praising the professor. Thanks for sharing

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Surprise! Surprise! the famous Gambian writer and proclaimed recent author of Jammeh's 'development' Grey Johnson has reached his destination. He has been appointed as minister of information and technology... That was certainly seen by every close observer of Gambian events... He too will come down crumbling like a moss... another Gambian making the history books...
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> Courtesy of GRTS... Jammeh's premium network! Next online is Ebrima Jawara!
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> Demba
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