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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03 Jul 2011 : 01:58:37
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TO:
The Chairman
Independent Electoral Commission
Election House
7 Kairaba Avenue, Latrikunda.
P.O.Box 793
Banjul
22ndJune2011
Mr. Chairman,
We Have a Right to Vote in the November 24th Presidential Election.
I am writing on behalf of UDP United Kingdom and UDP USA which are overseas chapters of the main opposition UnitedDemocratic Party (UDP), based in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) respectively.
UDP United Kingdom and UDP USA would like to express a profound concern about the continuing unlawful exclusion ofGambian citizens living outside our borders from the electoral process of our beloved nation, The Gambia. We consider this to be a flagrant violation of our right and indeed that of hundreds of thousands of other Gambians living overseas, to fully participate in the political process of their country as guaranteed by the supreme law of our land, the
Constitution, and also the Election Decree of 1996 (as amended).
Section 26(b) of the Constitution provides for and guarantees the rights of every Gambian of full age and capacity to fully participate in the electoral process of our country. It states;
‘‘Every citizen of The Gambia of full age and capacity shall have the right, without unreasonable restriction, to vote and stand for elections at genuine periodic election for public office, which election shall be by universal and equal suffrage
and be held by secret ballot.’’
Section 39(1) further provides for and guarantees the right to vote in public elections by every Gambian of full age and capacity. This is what Section 39(1) states;
‘‘Every citizen of The Gambia being eighteen years or older and sound mind shall have the right to vote for the purpose of election of a president and members of the National Assembly, and shall be entitled to be registered as a voter in a National Assembly constituency for that purpose.’’
It is therefore clear and without doubt that our right to vote in Gambian public elections is inalienable, self-evident and
well established by law.
Suffice it to say, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is placed under a legal duty, by virtue of Section 43(1) (a)
provision of the Constitution, to conduct and supervise the registration of eligible Gambian voters for the purpose of
voting in public elections. This is what Section 43(1) (a) states;
‘‘Subject to the provision of this constitution the Independent Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct
and supervision of the registration of voters for all public elections and the conduct and supervision of all public election
and referenda.’’
In particular, Section 11(1) of the Election Decree of 1996 (as amended) specifically provides for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to prepare, compile and maintain a voter register of Gambians living overseas. Thus, the rights of Gambians living overseas to be registered in their places of residence or abode and for the purpose of voting in Gambian public elections is also self-evident and well established by law. This is what Section 11(1) states;
‘‘The Commission shall prepare, compile and maintain in accordance with this part, a register of voters for each constituency and a register of Gambian registered voters in foreign countries.’'
We therefore demand that the IEC respect these fundamental rights of ours and indeed those of many other unduly disenfranchised Gambians, and commence the fulfilment of its legal obligations towards overseas based Gambians by conducting a voter registration exercise outside The Gambia before the November 24th Presidential Election,
particularly in those foreign countries where there are large concentrations of Gambians.
Under Section 33(3) of the constitution, the IEC or indeed any person acting on its behalf is legally forbidden to act in a manner that is discriminatory to any eligible person. Thus, failure to heed to our demand will not only tantamount to a gross dereliction of duty on the part of the Commission as well as a flagrant violation of the fundamental rights of hundreds of thousands of bona fide Gambian citizens, not subjects, to participate in the political process of their country, it will also amount to plain illegality as it would be discriminatory against Gambians living overseas, who are
contributing immensely in the economic advancement of our country through remittance and other forms of investment, vis-à-vis electorates living in The Gambia who will be voting not just in one but three elections (Presidential,Parliamentary and Local Government Elections) by 2013. This is what Section 33(3) states;
‘‘Subject to the provisions of subsection 5, no person shall be treated in a discriminatory manner by any person acting by virtue of any law or in the performance of the functions of any public office or any public authority.’’
We have also taken notice of the reason, i.e. lack of funds, you advanced in your letter of 12th May 2011 in response to a similar demand by a Gambian U.S based organisation. We dismiss this as being of bad faith and totally lacking merit.
Funding for the IEC is clearly spelled-out in the Constitution. By virtue of Section 44, it is the responsibility of the Commission to present annual estimates of expenditure to the President who has no power to reject or amend such estimates, for presentation to the National Assembly, something the President is constitutionally obliged to do once an estimate is presented to him. This is what Section 44 states;
‘‘The Independent Electoral Commission shall submit its annual estimate of expenditure to the President for presentation
to the National Assembly in accordance with this Constitution. The President shall cause the estimate to be placed
before the National Assembly without amendment, but may attach to them his or her own comments and observation.’’
Our investigation has found that you have not presented any estimate to the President for presentation to the National Assembly that has an overseas voter registration component as no such estimate was presented to the National Assembly for scrutiny and approval. Therefore, you cannot use lack of funds as an excuse for the commission’s failure to execute its legal responsibilities.
Suffice it to say, state funding is not the only lawful funding option available to the IEC. By virtue of Section 10 (1) (b) of
the Election Decree (as amended), the Commission has a right to solicit funds from organisations including international donor agencies and foreign governments to finance its legitimate activities such as the registration of Gambians living overseas, provided such funds do not emanate from political parties. This is what Section 10 (1) (b) states;
‘‘The funds of the Commission shall consist of such grants, donations and fees as may be made or paid to it, provided
that the Commission shall not accept or receive any grant or donation made or paid by a political party.’’
Again, you have made no effort to solicit funds from our development partners including international donor agencies like the UNDP, The Commonwealth and the European Union (EU), and also friendly countries like Great Britain, Canada and the United States which have all supported our democracy in the past and continues to contribute immensely in the socio-economic and educational advancements of our great people and nation, to finance any voter registration exercise outside The Gambia. This also discredits your claim of lack of funds as a reason for the Commission’s failure to
carry out its legal responsibilities. The issue, therefore, is not one of lack of funds but rather a pure neglect or lack of will
on your part and that of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil your legal obligations towards Gambians
living abroad.
On the 12th August 2010, you gave an interview to The Point Newspaper in which you called on the opposition to come
in and support the IEC to mobilise funds, a call the United Democratic Party (UDP) did not reject even though it was
made in the most unorthodox fashion. However, given that the Commission has already secured funding (Sixty-five Million Dalasi) from the government for the 2011-2013 Election Cycle, the only issue left for the opposition and other concerned Gambian groups to come in and support the Commission as far as resource mobilisation is concern, is the issue of overseas voter registration. That being the case, we hereby request that an estimate of expenditure in this
respect be sent to us as soon as possible and not later than 20th July 2011 for our study and joint presentation with the IEC and other concerned Gambian groups including political parties, to our international development partners, donor agencies as well as international civic organisations for lobbying and possible approval.
With your full cooperation, we are confident that we can work together and explore lawful avenues to secure funding for this very important component of our democratisation process.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
SS Daffeh
For the Joint Committee
UDP United Kingdom & UDP USA
Email: - gambiaforall@gmail.com (for UDP United Kingdom)
- gamfight@gmail.com (for UDP USA)
Cc;
Hon. William Hague (MP), British Foreign Secretary
Ms. Hilary Clinton, U.S Secretary of State
Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Baroness Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Mr. Banki Moon, Secretary- General of the United Nations
Mr. Jean Ping, Chairman of the African Union Commission
UNDP Country Representative in The Gambia
EU Resident Representative in The Gambia
The United States Ambassador to The Gambia
The British High Commissioner in The Gambia
Nigerian High Commissioner in The Gambia
Sierra Leonean High Commissioner in The Gambia
Senegalese Ambassador to The Gambia
French Ambassador to The Gambia
German Consulate in The Gambia
Swedish Consulate in The Gambia
Norwegian Consulate in The Gambia
Netherlands Consulate in The Gambia
Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Majority Leader of the National Assembly of the Republic of The Gambia.
Hon. Alhagi Momodou Sanneh, Minority Leader of the National Assembly of the Republic of The Gambia
Mr. Ousainu Darboe, Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
Mr. Hamat Bah, Leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP)
Mr. Halifa Sallah, Secretary –General of the Peoples Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
Mr. Omar Jallow, Interim Leader of the Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP)
Mr. Mai Fatty, Leader of the Gambia Moral Party (GMC)
Mr. Hendry Gomez, Leader of the Gambia Peoples’ Democratic Party (GPDP
http://www.maafanta.com/UDPpetitionsIEC.htmlSource;
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Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 03 Jul 2011 02:00:37 |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
3820 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2011 : 02:16:11
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Excellent, and best researched by all standards. Good work Daffeh and UDP. You have exposed the chronic deception and willful injury to the electoral process of Gambia. This is very clear message. Sadly though, because the regime fears that many people outside the country would not vote for them, IEC is used as police post to block traffic.
No matter they go by rules or not, you have a score Daffeh. It goes into record as matters stand. Good job. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2011 : 02:31:49
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GAINAKO ON-LINE NEWS UDP Petition to IEC: "We Have a Right to Vote in the November 24th Presidential Election".
"Some people are registering where they are not born or resident due mainly to ignorance. Section 12 of the Elections Act makes it a requirement for a person to be registered in the constituency where he or she is resident or born. The reason for this is simple. The Gambia has a constituency system in determining the members of the National Assembly instead of a system based on proportional representation. This is why the law says that one must be registered where one is born or resident. In a system based on proportional representation one could be registered any where to vote anywhere since the number of seats a party is entitled to would be determined by the number and percentage of votes it receives nationally. The members who would qualify to be in the National Assembly would be based on a list of candidates. Proportional representation is the most inclusive form of determining representation, since people abroad would be able to participate in both Presidential and National Assembly elections. This would be in line with the letter and spirit of the Constitution which states both under section 26 and especially section 39, that "Every citizen of the Gambia being eighteen years or older and of sound mind shall have the right to vote for the purpose of elections of a president and members of the National Assembly". Gambians abroad should demand for an electoral system based on proportional representation so that their constitutional rights would be guaranteed. " PDOIS Secretariat Issued by Halifa Sallah 15th May 2011
MORE PDOIS´ STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT REGISTRATION EXERCISE |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2011 : 16:50:52
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"THE ONLY ISSUE MISSING FOR THE OPPOSITION AND OTHER CONCERNED ...." IS TRADING, PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2011; AS BELOW 
"On the 12th August 2010, you gave an interview to The Point Newspaper in which you called on the opposition to come in and support the IEC to mobilise funds, a call the United Democratic Party (UDP) did not reject even though it was made in the most unorthodox fashion.
However, given that the Commission has already secured funding (Sixty-five Million Dalasi) from the government for the 2011-2013 Election Cycle, the only issue left for the opposition and other concerned Gambian groups to come in and support the Commission as far as resource mobilisation is concern, is the issue of overseas voter registration. That being the case, we hereby request that an estimate of expenditure in this respect be sent to us as soon as possible and not later than 20th July 2011 for our study and joint presentation with the IEC and other concerned Gambian groups including political parties, to our international development partners, donor agencies as well as international civic organisations for lobbying and possible approval."
1. A BUDGET NOT LATER THAN 20TH JULY 2011 REQUESTED BY WHO ("WE HEREBY REQUEST AN ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE...SENT TO US .."), "FOR LOBBYING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL" AND THEN WHAT VENTURE; AS REGISTRATION ALREADY CLOSED
2. WHAT UDP-UK SHOULD HAVE ADVISED ITS PARTY IS FOR UDP TO CONSIDER OPTIONS BETWEEN "BOY-COTT" OR STRATEGY TO FACE JAMMEH/APRC PERIOD
3. WHY EXPLOITING OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES (BY LISTING THEM AS COPIED) TO LEGITIMISE UDP-UK THAT ONLY SERVE A CENTRIFUGAL FORCE, PARTISAN GROUP, PATRONISING UDP PARTY AND GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS; RATHER THAN MILITANTS WITH A TRUE NATIONAL COLOUR
4. THE GAMBIA MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (AS PRO-DEMOCRACY, NON-PARTISAN, MILITANTS AND ACTIVISTS FOR CITIZENS RIGHTS OF THOSE ABROAD) WERE ON TRACK BUT NOT UDP-UK; WHICH IS FOR SELF-SERVICE (DIRECTLY LINKED TO UDP)
5. LET UDP AS A POLITICAL PARTY FIGHT AS A POLITICAL PARTY AND NOT AS A LOBBYIST
6. JOB ALREADY DONE BY GMDD FROM RELATED Diaspora Gambian urges IEC to extend registration abroad
7. ALSO SECTION 10 (1) (b)STATED ABOVE IS APPLICABLE; AS IEC OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY‘‘The funds of the Commission shall consist of such grants, donations and fees as may be made or paid to it, provided that the Commission shall not accept or receive any grant or donation made or paid by a political party.’’ |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
1350 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2011 : 02:19:15
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Kobo,
Even if UDP UK ahd written this letter immediately after 2006 elections you kobo would still fault it because it is evident you hate the UDP base on your foolish tribal illussions. Thats why you would never hold your breathe for just a second before you jump on any thing UDP or written by any affliated with UDP.No wonder you thought you could attack Mr. Mass of UDP. You are really sick with your ideas of reincarnating your dead lost son NADD .For you to have seen NADD the only ever best opportunity where you can realise your dream(You know what dream I meant) Having watched that dream die in your arms must have caused you madness No wonder all out war on anything UDP But what you failed to understand is dream to come through, it must come directly from Gambians not through any crucked manipulations trying outsmarting here and there. Keep dreaming for people have long moved on.
UDP UK'S letter has added weight to the of the GMDD's earlier petition. Gambians need to give courage to any who dares challenge the IEC regardless of party affliation.
You happen to be the most predictable lot out of all Bantaba subscribbers
Because I did said I was going to buy an APRC supporter if you kobo did not challenge or try to belittle UDP'S letter;That boy had called me dissappointed saying he doesnot know why you can't keep your mouth shut for once when it comes to UDP. i TOLD HIM AND YOU'VE THANKFULLY PROVEN ME DAMN RIGHT. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2011 : 09:14:53
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FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES AND SUBSTANCE OF THIS PETITION, I REPEAT THESE CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND COMMENTS AGAIN
"THE ONLY ISSUE MISSING FOR THE OPPOSITION AND OTHER CONCERNED PARTIES...." IS TRADING, PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2011; AS BELOW
"On the 12th August 2010, you gave an interview to The Point Newspaper in which you called on the opposition to come in and support the IEC to mobilise funds, a call the United Democratic Party (UDP) did not reject even though it was made in the most unorthodox fashion.
However, given that the Commission has already secured funding (Sixty-five Million Dalasi) from the government for the 2011-2013 Election Cycle, the only issue left for the opposition and other concerned Gambian groups to come in and support the Commission as far as resource mobilisation is concern, is the issue of overseas voter registration. That being the case, we hereby request that an estimate of expenditure in this respect be sent to us as soon as possible and not later than 20th July 2011 for our study and joint presentation with the IEC and other concerned Gambian groups including political parties, to our international development partners, donor agencies as well as international civic organisations for lobbying and possible approval."
1. A BUDGET NOT LATER THAN 20TH JULY 2011 REQUESTED BY WHO ("WE HEREBY REQUEST AN ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE...SENT TO US .."), "FOR LOBBYING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL" AND THEN WHAT VENTURE; AS REGISTRATION ALREADY CLOSED
2. WHAT UDP-UK SHOULD HAVE ADVISED ITS PARTY IS FOR UDP TO CONSIDER OPTIONS BETWEEN "BOY-COTT" OR STRATEGY TO FACE JAMMEH/APRC PERIOD REMEMBER NATIONAL NEWS HEADLINES UDP LEADER "Darboe Describes Ongoing Voter Registration As Worst Ever"
3. WHY EXPLOITING OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES (BY LISTING THEM AS COPIED) TO LEGITIMISE UDP-UK? A BODY THAT ONLY SERVE A CENTRIFUGAL FORCE, PARTISAN GROUP, PATRONISING UDP PARTY AND GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS; RATHER THAN MILITANTS WITH A TRUE NATIONAL COLOUR; FOR A NATIONAL CAUSE IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS
4. THE GAMBIA MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (AS PRO-DEMOCRACY, NON-PARTISAN, MILITANTS AND ACTIVISTS FOR CITIZENS RIGHTS OF THOSE ABROAD) WERE ON TRACK BUT NOT UDP-UK; WHICH IS FOR SELF-SERVICE (DIRECTLY LINKED TO UDP)
5. UDP-UK: COMMUNICATION PAPER - DECEMBER 2010 DECLARED TO THE PUBLIC THAT; " UDP/UK was founded in February 2010 as an affiliated body of the United Democratic Party, The Gambia’s largest opposition party." SO LET UDP AS A POLITICAL PARTY FIGHT ITS COURSE AS A POLITICAL PARTY AND NOT AS A LOBBYIST
6. Note: "The Gambian Movement for Democracy and Development (MDD) is Nonpartisan Movement working to support the restoration of genuine Democracy and respect for human rights in The Gambia." AND JOB ALREADY DONE BY GMDD FROM RELATED Diaspora Gambian urges IEC to extend registration abroad
7. ALSO SECTION 10 (1) (b)STATED ABOVE IS APPLICABLE; AS IEC OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY‘‘The funds of the Commission shall consist of such grants, donations and fees as may be made or paid to it, provided that the Commission shall not accept or receive any grant or donation made or paid by a political party.’’ |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Aug 2011 : 05:55:20
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ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY PLEASE
1. WHAT HAPPEN ON THIS FRIVOLOUS PETITION; ESPECIALLY THIS PART EXTRACTED FROM IT
"However, given that the Commission has already secured funding (Sixty-five Million Dalasi) from the government for the 2011-2013 Election Cycle, the only issue left for the opposition and other concerned Gambian groups to come in and support the Commission as far as resource mobilisation is concern, is the issue of overseas voter registration. That being the case, we hereby request that an estimate of expenditure in this respect be sent to us as soon as possible and not later than 20th July 2011 for our study and joint presentation with the IEC and other concerned Gambian groups including political parties, to our international development partners, donor agencies as well as international civic organisations for lobbying and possible approval."
2. DEADLINE ABOVE 20th July 2011 still open towards;
2Oth July 2011
2oth August 2011
2oth September 2011
20th October 2o11
20th November 2011
3. NOTE George Ayittey - Oslo Freedom Forum 2011 - OPPOSITION SHOULD NOT BE FUNDED FROM THE WEST AND STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH AFRICAN DICTATORS |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 27 Aug 2011 : 14:46:29
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I would like to comment, again as an observer, someone that dislikes politics, a non Gambian, a supporter of NO GAMBIAN political party at all.
It appears to me that the UDP have at last realised that to become credible, they must actually work on their political thoughts and policies and develop them in order that Gambians know what they represent in the past they have just shuffled along and done very little except to make a few speeches again saying very little.
Other political parties are still in the shuffling mode,if you want something to happen you have to put work in and get real not just watch the clouds go by.
The observations of a Toubab who likes Gambia (must write a book I like that as a title ) |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
1382 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2011 : 16:37:58
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quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
I would like to comment, again as an observer, someone that dislikes politics, a non Gambian, a supporter of NO GAMBIAN political party at all.
It appears to me that the UDP have at last realised that to become credible, they must actually work on their political thoughts and policies and develop them in order that Gambians know what they represent in the past they have just shuffled along and done very little except to make a few speeches again saying very little.
Other political parties are still in the shuffling mode,if you want something to happen you have to put work in and get real not just watch the clouds go by.
The observations of a Toubab who likes Gambia (must write a book I like that as a title )
Toubab, I don't entirely agree with you but nonetheless, I am chuffed to accept the compliment as a udp supporter.
Cheers
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toubab1020
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Posted - 27 Aug 2011 : 23:56:51
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You are a politician so you cannot agree with anything completely there always has to be "wriggle room"
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
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Originally posted by toubab1020
I would like to comment, again as an observer, someone that dislikes politics, a non Gambian, a supporter of NO GAMBIAN political party at all.
It appears to me that the UDP have at last realised that to become credible, they must actually work on their political thoughts and policies and develop them in order that Gambians know what they represent in the past they have just shuffled along and done very little except to make a few speeches again saying very little.
Other political parties are still in the shuffling mode,if you want something to happen you have to put work in and get real not just watch the clouds go by.
The observations of a Toubab who likes Gambia (must write a book I like that as a title )
Toubab, I don't entirely agree with you but nonetheless, I am chuffed to accept the compliment as a udp supporter.
Cheers
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
1382 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 00:55:16
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quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
You are a politician so you cannot agree with anything completely there always has to be "wriggle room"
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
I would like to comment, again as an observer, someone that dislikes politics, a non Gambian, a supporter of NO GAMBIAN political party at all.
It appears to me that the UDP have at last realised that to become credible, they must actually work on their political thoughts and policies and develop them in order that Gambians know what they represent in the past they have just shuffled along and done very little except to make a few speeches again saying very little.
Other political parties are still in the shuffling mode,if you want something to happen you have to put work in and get real not just watch the clouds go by.
The observations of a Toubab who likes Gambia (must write a book I like that as a title )
Toubab, I don't entirely agree with you but nonetheless, I am chuffed to accept the compliment as a udp supporter.
Cheers
hahahahok.
Anyway, thanks for the compliment as evident in previous posting.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 05:56:14
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UDP-UK AS YOUR ALIAS, STATUS OF SECRETARY GENERAL AND PROPONENTS OF THIS PETITION IS MORE THAN BEING AN ORDINARY HUMBLE SUPPORTER
1. WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF CIRCULATING THIS FRIVOLOUS PETITION AS A PRESS RELEASE ACROSS GAMBIAN FORUMS/MEDIA
2. WAS IT NOT TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING LIKE; "However, given that the Commission has already secured funding (Sixty-five Million Dalasi) from the government for the 2011-2013 Election Cycle, the only issue left for the opposition and other concerned Gambian groups to come in and support the Commission as far as resource mobilisation is concern, is the issue of overseas voter registration. That being the case, we hereby request that an estimate of expenditure in this respect be sent to us as soon as possible and not later than 20th July 2011 for our study and joint presentation with the IEC and other concerned Gambian groups including political parties, to our international development partners, donor agencies as well as international civic organisations for lobbying and possible approval."
3. WHY ACTING WITH AUTHORITY TO RELEASE AND CIRCULATE ANY PRESS RELEASE AND CONTEMPT TO UDP LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE FROM YOUR GROUP AND THAT PERSONALLY SUITS YOU AND FEW INDIVIDUALS |
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