Greetings Burama –
Thanks for the nice pieces
as always. Something caught my attention. I suggest that we don't forget the
defiance of Foni in our struggle. Last time I checked the archives, the late Shyngle
Nyassi spent the eve of his death on Gainako radio energizing Gambians on the
need for continued defiance against Gambia’s tyranny. There are countless
others on defiance. I think Jammeh’s default to power is creating a mistake in
both small minds and big minds. We must be very careful that as a result of
Jammeh’s actions, that we don’t beat Foni for crimes she is innocent of, when
Foni and its citizens are the first victims of this tyranny. This is not to be sensitive
about the mention of Foni, but I want us to distinguish between the two. Femi
Peters’ use of the PA system was in the Kombos. The recent arrest of the UDP
folks is not in Foni. Most of what has happened to Gambians of mayhem is
happening across the length and breadth of the country. The above would suggest
that Foni does carry the burden, and to the contrary, you will be surprised
that this campaign you are talking about, you won’t even be able to do it in
your own home city of birth. That is just the Gambia we are living in. We are
just dealing with a bad system of Governance so the entire country and all
those participating in this are the problem.
On another note though, I
share your opinions greatly on what is at stake, contained in your continued
enlightening pieces.
Best always,
Yero
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