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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 13 Apr 2011 : 16:51:55
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April 10/11 Student Demo Victim Seeks Assistance
By Saikou Ceesay
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
For the past 11 years, he could not get the support to complete his senior secondary education, talk-less of attending tertiary education.
Mr. Jammeh who is in his early 30s, said there was no political force behind the 2000 student demonstration but rather an expression of their dissatisfaction in the manner one of their colleagues, Ebrima Barry was allegedly tortured to death by fire officers.
On April 10 and 11, 2000, a number of fourteen students were allegedly massacred by Gambian security officers. On those two fateful days, Gambian students took to the streets protesting against the death of their fellow student, who died while under custody and the raping of a teenage female student.
Instead of pursuing justice, the government of The Gambia passed an Act indemnifying the perpetrators of those actrocities.While the relatives of murdered students continue to mourn the death of their family members, the perpetrators continue to walk scot free in the streets.
Mr. Jammeh supposed to undergo two operations on his left knee, first of which was done few months back in Passau, a village in Germany. Currently, the physically challenged Abdoukarim is seeking for financial support from philanthropists, well wishers, institutions and government to help him foot his medical and travel expenses to Germany. He said it is the conviction of his doctor in Germany that he has a chance to walk again normal after the second operation.
“I was able to go for my knee operation in Germany thanks to the support of a friend. I need one more operation to walk without a crutch and I have been crying for assistance for the past 11 years,” Jammeh said.
Abdoukarim Jammeh thanked president Jammeh for the generosity extended during his four months admission in hospital. He prayed for the souls of murdered students to rest in perfect peace and those physically disabled to recover and live successful lives.
Anyone interested in helping Abdoukarim Jammeh can contact (00220) 9325988.
Source: Daily News
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 13 Apr 2011 : 16:54:09
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April 10th victim calls for help to undergo second operation
By Cherno Omar Bobb
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A victim of April 10 and 11, 2000 students’ demonstration, Abdou Karim Jammeh, has called on Gambians and President Yahya Jammeh in particular to come to his aid.
The Serrekunda resident is seeking support to undergo a second operation on his knee abroad.
“I call on all Gambians both at home and abroad to come to my aid because I need health and education,” he said, crying out: “This day (April 10) has almost made me disabled, it has stopped my education.”
Saying that the day should not be forgotten, Jammeh added that it was a rather unfortunate day.
He further suggests that the day be used as a special holiday in The Gambia for students to remember their colleagues who passed away on the day.
“I personally have forgiven anybody who must have done this to me (my knee problem during the April 10th strike) but I can never forget the day,” he said.
“I am appealing to the Government of The Gambia to consider and compensate us. I know the President of the country is a man of understanding and can reason out and be of help.”
He said further: “We are not enemies of the State; we were just trying to express our feeling.”
He prayed for those who passed away during the incident, that their soul to rest in peace and also prayed for those that sustained injuries in the process to have speedy recoveries.
Mr Jammeh, a former employee of theAtlantic Hotel (who is yet to be called this year), added: “During my working days at the hotel I met two foreigners (Paul Devo and Adlof Poolman) who facilitated my first operation in Germany and I want to thank them very much but am still appealing to all and sundry to help so that I could go for a second operation.”
Meanwhile, anyone willing to help Abdou Karim Jammeh can contact him on: 7016186.
Source: The Point |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
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Posted - 13 Apr 2011 : 16:59:54
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Foroyaa Editorial: REMEMBERING DATES AND FORGETTING THE VICTIMS APRIL 10 AND 11 2000 CATASTROPHE
Yesterday and Today would serve as remembrance day for those who got injured or died during the violent events of 10th and 11th April 2000. What is sad however is that many of those who want the dates remembered or forgotten cannot tell what has happened to the young people who got bullet wounds or the families of those who lost their lives during the incident. Many just remember the dates but are no longer in touch with the realities of the victims and their families. In this issue, Foroyaa did talk to a victim who is living with disability and a mother who is grappling with the memory of the death of a son.
It is very clear from the persons we have spoken to that many people simply pay lip service to the tragedy of April 10 and 11 but have not been in touch with those who suffered injuries for the past 11 years or parents who lost loved ones.
According to Abdou Karim Jammeh who is living with disability, the first thing that should have happened is to provide overseas treatment to all victims to restore their health conditions to as close to their normal state as possible. Secondly, all those whose educational pursuits have been affected should have been provided with all the support necessary to get to the highest level of the education ladder and be provided with jobs equivalent to their knowledge and skills. Thirdly, families who lost loved ones should have been given the financial and material support they need to ensure the healing of wounds.
Of course, money and material things could never be equitably bargained for life. However, a consoled heart compensates the degree of loss. As we remember the injured and the dead on April 10 and 11 2000, let us rededicate ourselves to the task of being in touch with the actual victims and finding ways to console them rather than merely paying lip service to dates and events. The victims are still among us and the parents of the dead are still here. Those who care should reach out to them for the sake of truth, justice and our common humanity.
THE VICTIMS OF APRIL 10 AND 11 SHOOTINGS
By Musa Barrow on 12-04-11
Anguish still grips Abdou Karim Jammeh as he grapples with the reality of disability
Abdou Karim could not finish his education and is unemployed. He is still using crutches. 11 years after his fatal shooting, he is still grappling with the memory of what happened. No Government or NGO programme had been officially initiated to address problems of his kind. People had come from abroad to interview him and promised him some form of assistance. After receiving token assistance, they eventually disappeared without trace. This reporter spoke to Abdou Karim to sound his views 11 years after the shooting.
Flashing back on April 10th 2000, Abdou Karim Jammeh, who then was a grade 9 student, attending Sheikh Mass Kah Junior Secondary School, said he was on his way to sit to an exam.
He explained that on that day he waited for a vehicle to take him to school, but could not get one.
Fearing that he might miss his paper, Abdou Karim then decided to walk from Churchill Town to Westfield .
“When I arrived at Westfield , I realised that there was chaos and while I ran I fell down and could not pick myself up,” he reflected.
Abdou Karim said he felt excruciating pain but still tried hard to get up but just could not. It was at this time that the blood convinced him that he has sustained a gun shot.
Lying on the ground in despondency, Jammeh said he then saw two men in a vehicle, who picked him up and took him to RVTH. To cut a long story short, he said he was admitted for four months before he was released with a disability which could not be managed in the Gambia. After years of suffering without getting overseas treatment a concerned tourist from the UK arranged for him to get treatment in Germany. The first operation has been done and is left with the second operation. According to him this has reduced his pain but has not reduced his poverty. He said that some good people at the Atlantic Hotel had given him opportunity to work seasonally in the past but that he was left out this past Tourist season. He depends entirely on charity to pay his house rent, pay transport to go for physiotherapy and meet his daily needs.
He described April 10th 2000 as the darkest day in his life as it was turned upside down.
“This day heralded my transformation from being an able bodied young man to a physically impaired person, “he said
“My education came to an abrupt end because the gun shot wound I sustained on my knee would not heal quickly. The knee became stiff. It is only the intervention of my friend last year which has enabled me to cope better. Without the effort you people are making to make my problem known every year I would die of heart disease because of frustration. I did nothing to be shot and no one has accepted responsibility for shooting me and provide redress. Many Gambians abroad used to come to ask about my problem but no one contacted me now. I have been completely forgotten,” lamented Abdou Karim
“Since some of us suffered severe wounds, we could have felt that we have been adequately compensated if we received the necessary medical treatment. The wounds inflicted on some of us brought our education to an abrupt end. Compensation could have been given in order to enable those interested to continue their study to do so. Those families who lost loved ones can also be compensated, “Abdou Karim said.
According to him, victims of this tragic event are peace loving Gambians. “We are not enemies of the State. We love everybody in The Gambia,” the 30 year old victim declared. “No amount of money can make me get back what I lost on April 10th,” he emphasized.
A MOTHER NURSING THE MEMORY OF A BELOVETH SON
According to the mother her 18 year old son was shot dead on the 10th or 11h April 2000.
“Although no amount of money can replace the life of my son, it is better to console me than leave me in the wilderness, “ the mother lamented in a rather shaky voice.
She said since her son passed away eleven years ago, the Vice President visited her with a delegation and was given D2,300 (Two thousand three hundred dalasi). She went on to say, because of the visit “some of my friends and family members thought that I received compensation from Government. But I keep on telling them that I did not receive monetary compensation from them.”
Reflecting on April 10th 2010, the mother who was a single parent, said on the day in question she left her 18 year-old son sleeping; that before she left for work to Banjul, she gave a shop-keeper money to give to her son when he woke up.
She said that after she left home, she later received a phone call informing her that his son was shot.
“When I heard that my son was shot, I thought he was hit by a rubber bullet, because I never imagined that security officers could have used life bullets against innocent children, “she added.
News of the shooting of her son came to her as a thunderbolt from the blue and it led her to start a vigorous search to find her son.
“Upon hearing that he was shot, I went to almost all the health facilities in the Greater Banjul area with a view to finding him,” she explained.
She said her efforts to find her son on the very day of the incident turned futile.
It was the following day that she set her eye on the body of the child at the mortuary in Banjul.
She described the moment she set her eye on the corpse as the most shocking and terrible episode of her life.
“I could not believe it, because 24 hours ago I left him sleeping on a bed. However, 24 hours later I found him lying in a mortuary soulless,” she expressed.
The mother described the bond between her and the son as very strong.
According to her, the son did not just show concern over the well being of his family, but he was also a leader whose skills won him many friends among the young boys in his neighbourhood.
“My son was the captain of the football team of the neighbourhood. When they played he would bring his share of money and give it to me, “she remembered.
“I am not very particular about monetary compensation. What I need most is to be consoled regularly for the loss.”
EDITOR´S NOTE
Some people prefer to put unpleasant memories under the carpet. Foroyaa considers every happening as a book of life that we should draw lessons from in order to shape a better future. Such tragedies should never be allowed to happen again and the victims should be supported to facilitate the healing of the wounds, physical or social.
Source: Foroyaa |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 02:40:40
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Where is the HIV/AIDS dockta Yaya? Mate, this is open cruelty. Building hospitals and killing future doctors! Has the Vice President gone round to all victims, just a select or only this one?
This is heart-bleeding pain. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 19:00:35
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Karamba, enough of this rhetoric, put your money where your mouth is. To hell with Yahyas cure. The brother needs help the question is what are you cyber prostitutes gonna do about it. Demba does not want to organize a fund raiser unless its beneficial to his cause. The victims needs help so what's up guys?..............................Peace
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
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turk
USA
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 19:16:13
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Moe
Stop abusing Karamba. He did what he could do best for this. Did not you know Karamba requested international intervention from the France and IMF for this. He is working hard for assistance, he is sacrificing a lot. Maybe he is not fighting like a warrior, working for the opposition in Gambia. But he 'types' his comments. That is a great sacrifice. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
Edited by - turk on 22 Apr 2011 19:30:26 |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 19:28:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
Karamba, enough of this rhetoric, put your money where your mouth is. To hell with Yahyas cure. The brother needs help the question is what are you cyber prostitutes gonna do about it. Demba does not want to organize a fund raiser unless its beneficial to his cause. The victims needs help so what's up guys?..............................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Karamba
Where is the HIV/AIDS dockta Yaya? Mate, this is open cruelty. Building hospitals and killing future doctors! Has the Vice President gone round to all victims, just a select or only this one?
This is heart-bleeding pain.
What fundraiser have I organized to help my cause? What is my cause burrying you and Jammeh together right???? You bet... for you I will jump over your head anywhere any place to ensure that you have some sense of dignity and self esteem or at the very least get you to begin looking in the mirror and questioning your self worth!
What have you ever contributed towards a good cause in Gambia? If your king is so kind with our country's resources acting like a protector of religion why can't he come to the aid of these kids?
Why can't you for once think positive and make a positive impact on a human soul? How could you live a life so deep in hate and have the moral to work around everyday?!!! I don't know about others but I take you seriously that you are really deficient in moral upbringing!!! I bet it is living hell in your household!!!
Is this not a clear indication that you and the self righteous "am not afraid of anyone" only interested in perpetuating himself in power...
Moe you are just such a negative stigma on society that anyone associated with you cannot see anything positive on this planet...
Today is Friday so go pray and ask for some forgiveness!!! I will remember to pray for you... because I love you as a human being and would not wish what that young victim had to go through on you!!! |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
Edited by - dbaldeh on 22 Apr 2011 19:36:47 |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 20:50:47
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Baldeh,
You are too kind and generous. Please, please, don't expect much. It is already day light.
If the butcher of Kanilai is to be taken serious, he would not have killed all those good children, maimed others and sit there claiming cure for demon-striken whatever HIV/AIDS, ghost hunting whatever.
Keep you track Baldeh and surrender the deluded ones on the way to self destruction. Get to know the fine divide. |
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dbaldeh
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 21:30:29
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[quote][i]Originally posted by Karamba
Baldeh,
You are too kind and generous. Please, please, don't expect much. It is already day light.
If the butcher of Kanilai is to be taken serious, he would not have killed all those good children, maimed others and sit there claiming cure for demon-striken whatever HIV/AIDS, ghost hunting whatever.
Keep you track Baldeh and surrender the deluded ones on the way to self destruction. Get to know the fine divide.
Thanks Karamba appreciate the kind words. You are absolutely right, we must keep our eyes on the ball...
This government has been discredited completely and therefore they don't have any more place to turn to except planting seeds of discord. We will adequately expose their moral bankruptcy and incompetence every step of the way!!! They are cornered and you can guage through the self destructive reactions to what is happening around them...
Those sucking the blood hoping to continue to benefit are also feeling the heat and wondering how and when to escape... I say not this time!!!! No fake sponsor of religious competition can safe their dark sides... |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 22:41:52
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| What Demba, Karamba has turned to be your only Jaliba and look at you loving every moment of it you hopeless you.Anyways the question is what are you hopeless organizers gonna do about this tragedy? Ya'll had your collection plates all in the name of helping Chief Mannehs Family without knowing his whereabouts. Here we have a situation ya'll been harping about and a real life living scenario, C'mon now to earn my respect I expect atleast D200,000 and I promise to add D100,000 right along with the realtors D100,000 that is Demba Baldeh. If ya'll got balls like you claim well here is your opportunity Dbaldeh Mr successful. This is where STGDP could have come in Handy with the hopeless endeavors. Providing legal services to people who would otherwise go unserved could have been a start, and fundraisings for unfortunate events as such but ya'll all mentally unstable and kinda retarded. Jammeh must go!!! then you ask them How? and then they withdraw and buckle whats the deal ya'll..............................Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 22 Apr 2011 23:18:55 |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 22:59:09
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When VP Njie Saidy visited that woman with 2000 Dalasi whatever amount, was it one off ? Also where is that money coming from? Was she there for the state, Yaya Jammeh, herlself, or ON WHAT ACCOUNT?
Does anyone know. Moe, you can hold your horse. Clearly, you have nothing to contribute except the foul spill.
Baldeh, you have to know the clear line between you and Moe. When you write, people pay lot of attention with detailed focused. Guess what happens when Moe piles up stuff. Guess, and you know what I mean. |
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Moe
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 23:08:03
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First of all they played a pivotal role in visiting the Families which under the circumstances they didnt have to do. D2000 in my opinion was too much . Their presence alone was enough,they are not obligated to give even 5 bututs. Now am talking to ya'll whats the deal collect 200,000 and I will meet ya'll half way if you really care and mean what you say. Look this is a one time deal, I don't subscribe to your bullcrap neither do I have the Inclination to be part of anything ya'll a part of so take advantage of the situation you goddamn Vultures.............................Peace
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Moe
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 23:37:43
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TURK , Karamba is a cyber DAABAA thats about it , IMF, France Japan China will not respond to Karamba's calling. Look I think Karamba was staged to make sure nothing relevant prevails. If it aint Jammeh Bashing and propaganda he ain't down with it. His job I would assume is to credit Jammeh by legitimizing the fact that its just political rhetoric and LIES. Look at each and every single posting, its all calculated, Karamba is a Jammeh Lover undercover I swear............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by turk
Moe
Stop abusing Karamba. He did what he could do best for this. Did not you know Karamba requested international intervention from the France and IMF for this. He is working hard for assistance, he is sacrificing a lot. Maybe he is not fighting like a warrior, working for the opposition in Gambia. But he 'types' his comments. That is a great sacrifice.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
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turk
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 23:55:56
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Moe
That is very good point. I think Karamba is working for Jammeh. I mean his exaggerated, non-sense/unfair, false allegations and comments for Jammeh, makes the current president even more popular and more innocent. I never thought this way. Now it is clear. Karamba is actually undercover Jammeh supporter. lol. You exposed this. Thanks Karamba is actually working for Jammeh. Wow. Life is full of surprises. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Moe
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Posted - 22 Apr 2011 : 23:59:04
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| Everyday its a surprise at the Bantaba, Actors, Instigators and terrorist what else can one ask for?..........................peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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dbaldeh
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Posted - 23 Apr 2011 : 10:33:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
What Demba, Karamba has turned to be your only Jaliba and look at you loving every moment of it you hopeless you.Anyways the question is what are you hopeless organizers gonna do about this tragedy? Ya'll had your collection plates all in the name of helping Chief Mannehs Family without knowing his whereabouts. Here we have a situation ya'll been harping about and a real life living scenario, C'mon now to earn my respect I expect atleast D200,000 and I promise to add D100,000 right along with the realtors D100,000 that is Demba Baldeh. If ya'll got balls like you claim well here is your opportunity Dbaldeh Mr successful. This is where STGDP could have come in Handy with the hopeless endeavors. Providing legal services to people who would otherwise go unserved could have been a start, and fundraisings for unfortunate events as such but ya'll all mentally unstable and kinda retarded. Jammeh must go!!! then you ask them How? and then they withdraw and buckle whats the deal ya'll..............................Peace
Ok, Moe, I will take you to task with your usual lies.... If you are lying about contributing to these kids' cause then come out now and reveal your friggin identity and let's go to work....
Matter of fact you hand over the funds to a neutral party Momodou, Turk, Toubab or Kobo on this forum and we will have a good start.
As soon as I get the green light from you I will set up a fundraising campaign on Gainako and we will raise funds for these kids.... I will personally put in my contribution.
Now are you a man of your words? Do you have the moral audacity to come out here and lie to everybody???
Pick whoever you want to handle your side of the funds. Moe, I don't minse my words. I put my dignity and self esteen on the line...
Come up with your own plan and we will come up with ours!!! Let's go to work in the name of humanity!!! |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
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