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Nyarikangbanna
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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 10:40:43
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The Far Rights of Gambian politics-Halifa Sallah
http://www.maafanta.com/haliphasallahmaafantapartone
The term 'Far Right' is normally used to refer to politicians/people with racist agenda (in african context, tribalist) or strong but irrational nationalistic or extremist views. It is a very disgusting term, and it is an utter travesty that Halifa deemed it fit to use it to quell legitimate criticism. This is the most profound disdain he has openly expressed against dissent and divergent views.
With this single shot, Halifa has undoubtedly turned himself into a complete trash. Only reminds me of Laurent Gbargo of Ivory Coast.
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Nyarikangbanna
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Senegambia
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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 13:21:13
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Once upon a time, Eventhough Halifa did not win the votes of many, he managed to win the respect of many more. Now, he is also losing political support and general respect. To my concern, he is doing so at a speed so high.
Poeple who talk to him should advise him to maintain his EQUANIMIY at all times, whether in his highs or in his lows. This is what is expected of progressive people in general, and in particular those in his position. I would have advised him to be more responsive and less reactive to the happenings of our time. To be more flexible and accepting to the procedures of the younger generation of leaders, and be less prone to red-tape. To go back "to the drawing board" and show us of the man of logic and action that he is, as well as nip in the bud the image of a very emotional man that is slowly emerging of him. Gone are the times when respect is shown one way. It's both ways now. .
The movement, the momentum, that diaspora Gambia started must be encouraged, maintained and solidified. Not deserving of labels such as "adventurism" or "far right". The movement is yielding results that we are seeing esp. on Yaya Jammeh. The worry is plastered on his face, and heard whenever he opens his mouth. Most importantly the movement gives hope to the many hopeless that there are those serious and ready to bring dictatorship to an end in Gambia.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 13:39:32
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Say it again, Senegambia. A word for a wise is usually enough but not when the wise is both disingenuous and delusional in all his ventures.
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Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 21 Oct 2013 17:22:06 |
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kobo

United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 17:39:03
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UPDATES WITH MAAFANTA.COM;
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Edited by - kobo on 21 Oct 2013 18:47:50 |
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kobo

United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 21:01:03
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Originally posted by Senegambia
Once upon a time, Event hough Halifa did not win the votes of many, he managed to win the respect of many more. Now, he is also losing political support and general respect. To my concern, he is doing so at a speed so high.
REFER AS QUOTED: Halifa responds to Fatou Jaw Manneh "I am not concerned about the integrity of PDOIS, Foroyaa and that of my humble self. Nothing could dent it. What I could not understand is the source of the hostility towards a force which many people in the country rely on for support to combat injustice and promote hope for a better day. Didn’t you have practical experience of that solidarity? Have you interviewed Ba Kawsu, Imam Ismaila Manjang, Baba Leigh and the list goes on, on the role we are playing in Gambian society?"
Poeple who talk to him should advise him to maintain his EQUANIMIY at all times, whether in his highs or in his lows. This is what is expected of progressive people in general, and in particular those in his position. I would have advised him to be more responsive and less reactive to the happenings of our time. To be more flexible and accepting to the procedures of the younger generation of leaders, and be less prone to red-tape.
1. WHAT "PROCEDURES"? 2. HE ADVISED ON WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE YOUNGER GENERATION IN THE STRUGGLE AND THEY (HALIFA/PDOIS/FOROYAA) DOING EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO GUIDE THEM (DISAPORA DISSIDENTS & OPPOSITION) IN RIGHT DIRECTION. 3. YOU ARE WRONG IN THINKING HALIFA WENT OVERBOARD? HE IS EXPRESSING HIMSELF LOUD & CLEAR, ADDRESSING THE DISPARAGING REMARKS (ABUSIVE MALICIOUS PERSONAL ATTACKS), MAINTAINED MAGNANIMITY CLARIFYING ON ISSUES & DIFFERENCES OF OPINIONS AND PROTECTING BOTH HIS IMAGE, FOROYAA & PARTY'S INTEGRITY?
To go back "to the drawing board" and show us of the man of logic and action that he is, as well as nip in the bud the image of a very emotional man that is slowly emerging of him. Gone are the times when respect is shown one way. It's both ways now.
1. THAT'S ESSENCE OF FOROYAA EDITORIAL AND HIS BATTLE JUSTIFYING THE NEED FOR DIASPORA TO "GO BACK TO DRAWING BOARD"; TO CHANGE TACTICS (ON CERTAIN SPORADIC ACTIONS CONSIDERED POLITICAL ADVENTURISM TO MAKE THEM MORE FRUITFUL); WHICH IS NOT APPRECIATED BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN WHERE DISRESPECT CAME FROM HIM? 2. DISRESPECT IS ONE WAY FROM THE UNCIVIL REACTIONS ON THE EDITORIAL, NOT FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES IN QUESTION BUT RESORTING TO DISGUSTING DIRECT PERSONAL ATTACKS AND MALICIOUS VILE SLANDERS!
The movement, the momentum, that diaspora Gambia started must be encouraged, maintained and solidified. Not deserving of labels such as "adventurism" or "far right". The movement is yielding results that we are seeing esp. on Yaya Jammeh. The worry is plastered on his face, and heard whenever he opens his mouth. Most importantly the movement gives hope to the many hopeless that there are those serious and ready to bring dictatorship to an end in Gambia.
HALIFA/FOROYAA DISPOSITION ARE EXPLICIT IN CONTEXT AND PUT IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE FOR POLITICAL "ADVENTURISM" (AGAINST RUTHLESS DEFIANCE; ACTING BY IMPULSE ("FURY" & "NOT BRAINS"); ILL-CONCEIVED ACTIONS/DECISIONS; "involvement in risky ventures without regard to proper procedures and possible consequences") AND "FAR RIGHT" (AGAINST THE PROFANITY, ESCALATING EMOTIONS ("FURY") TO "EXTREME LEVEL" (CONSIDERED "EXTREMISM") WITH THE "EXTREME UNCIVIL VIEWS"AND KIND OF BOMBASTIC FACEBOOK INSOLENCE RHETORIC ON RECORD OR POLITICS OF INSULTS ECLIPSING THE ISSUES IN QUESTION).
quote: "I hope the other opposition leaders are telling their supporters that what the world expects of the Gambian opposition is maturity and competence to govern, and not one that is reduced to the level of protest or civil society movement. PDOIS is out to build such a party and will not tailor its practice to the low grade demands of the far right. We will continue to vigorously criticise and scrutinise the power that be and put concrete programmes before the people to seek their mandate." Halifa Sallah
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Edited by - kobo on 22 Oct 2013 01:50:02 |
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toubab1020

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Posted - 21 Oct 2013 : 22:53:15
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Let's get real here NO POLITICIAN IN THE WORLD EVER puts.......
"concrete programmes before the people"
They ALL make PROMISES......when in power they find out that they are unable to keep their promises its all WORDS NO ACTION |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo

United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 00:27:36
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Toubab 1020. You don't understand the DYNAMICS at play at this CRITICAL TIME of STRUGGLE AGAINST TYRANNY AND A FAILED STATE BACK HOME. 
DEMAND FOR "CONCRETE PROGRAMMES" WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE PROPER ORGANISATION, NETWORKING, COMMUNICATION, GOOD LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIES & TACTICS (SERIES OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMES & MORE VIABLE ACTION PLANS TO MOBILIZE), CONCERTED EFFORTS & WELL COORDINATED OR EXECUTED TO STRIKE HARD AGAINST DICTATOR JAMMEH (CONSIDERED INCUMBENT) AND NOT "MERE PROMISES" 
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Edited by - kobo on 22 Oct 2013 00:43:44 |
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toubab1020

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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 01:06:41
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Kobo,I understand your position.
I am writing about what I perceive to be the workings of the minds of ALL POLITICIANS EVERYWHERE.
Sorry to interfere and comment on generalities in this a topic close to your heart. I am gone. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 22 Oct 2013 01:09:05 |
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kobo

United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 01:21:43
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Toubab 1020 I understand your position generally also valid but Halifa Sallah/PDOIS/Foroyaa don't sit in the fence on Gambian politics and national issues.
THEY ARE ONLY PARTY LAST YEAR THAT CONDEMN SIDIA BAYO'S POLITICAL "ADVENTURISM"; WHO IS STILL VOCALLY ACTIVE AND HAND PICKED AS A STRONG MAN IN RECENTLY POORLY CONSTITUTED STEERING COMMITTEE (BEING CORE NATIONAL CONSENSUS BUILDING PLATFORM OF STRUGGLE) & DIASPORA AGENDA FOR CHANGE; FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS NO MANDATE (A BOGUS POLITICAL PARTY) AND DISGRACEFULLY MARRED WITH SERIES OF SCANDALS (WHICH CERTAIN ELITES IN DIASPORA AND POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS TURNED BLIND EYE); APPEAR TO LOOK LUDICROUS ON WHO IS IN CONTROL OF OPPOSITION FRONT 
NB: IT IS ON RECORD (A FACT & PART OF LEGACY) THAT UDP AND LEADER LAWYER OUSAINOU DARBOE NEVER CONDEMN OR SAID A SINGLE WORD (IS STILL MUTE) ON FAILED NTCG AND ITS MILITANTS WHO ARE CONSPIRATORS, WHICH EVENTUALLY END IN POWER STRUGGLES BETWEEN THEMSELVES IN THAT SHAM NTCG 
ALSO WHY SHOULD ANY POLITICAL PARTY BE NOMINATED TO BE PART OF A STEERING COMMITTEE (FOR DIASPORA) THAT WILL BE IN LIAISON WITH POLITICAL PARTIES STRATEGICALLY AND TACTICALLY ON COMMON PLATFORM ((PRESENTLY G6 IS RECOGNIZE FOR ELECTORAL REFORM)); SUPPOSED TO BE ULTIMATELY DEVELOP FOR OPPOSITION (ALL DISIDENTS) AS UNITED NATIONAL FRONT IMPLEMENT CERTAIN STRATEGIES AND TACTICS ON THE GROUND, SHOWS LACK OF SENSE OF DIRECTION AND GOOD LEADERSHIP FOR DISSIDENTS? AGAIN UDP LEADER IS MUTE JOCKEYING FOR LEADERSHIP AND AS APPEASEMENT OF CERTAIN ELITES STEERING DIASPORA ACTIVISM & MILITANCY ON HIS NOMINATION TO JOIN STEERING COMMITTEE; WHICH IS WRONGFUL AND LACK OF FORESIGHT (IN ANTICIPATION OF WAY FORWARD AND SETTING UP A SOLID UNITED NATIONAL FRONT). HE SHOULD HAVE REJECTED HIS NOMINATION AS NO POLITICAL PARTY LEADER SHOULD BE IN STEERING COMMITTEE BECAUSE THERE IS ALREADY A POLITICAL GROUP G6 TARGETED TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE ACTIVISTS (ENDORSED IN RALIEGH NATIONAL OPPOSITION FRONT CONFERENCE COMMUNIQUE) BUT BOTH THE PARTY & PARTY LEADER ARE MUTE ON THIS NOMINATION & STEERING COMMITTEE? WHAT AN IRONY LEADER FOR MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY UDP RUBBING SHOULDER WITH A SCOUNDREL AND DUBIOUS SELF-PROCLAIM REBEL LEADER LIKE SIDIA BAYO IN SAME POLITICAL PLATFORM (I.E RALEIGH STEERING COMMITTEE) 
Hello Gambia online radio covered a program (on Saturday October 19, 2013) where a very close aide of Sidia Bayo is exposed a fraud and accused him of working for dictator Jammeh as agent (FOR MONETARY REASONS!) sellout for handing over Mahawa Cham, Saul Ndow & Captain Ndure Cham (if narration is true)? Even if not working for dictator Jammeh Sidia Bayo & Dr. Seedat Jobe's declarations on Senegal territory & media last year (whereby Sedia Bayo declared mobilizing and leading arms insurrection against President Jammeh and gave him "30 days ultimatum" to leave by "November 10/11 2013" & which instigated "Dr Sedat Jobe called on the armed forces to arrest Jammeh without having any base in the military to warrant such a call"; as stated by Halifa Sallah) changed dynamics of political activism/militancy in Senegal and endangering lives of all Gambian dissidents in Senegal; weakening the strong base that was established there. ANOTHER MYSTERY OF THIS SMART YOUNG MAN & STRANGE BUSINESSMAN (WHO DECLARED ON FREEDOM RADIO INTERVIEW TO SET-UP A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ONLY IN 2012) TURNED SELF-PROCLAIM REBEL? 
Opposition is in deep waters and that's why Halifa/PDOIS/Foroyaa intervenes and recommending DIASPORA "GOING BACK TO DRAWING BOARD"
Halifa/PDOIS/Foroyaa always come up with their ideals as timely interventions on BURNING NATIONAL ISSUES 
"A word to the wise is sufficient, The hearer can fill in the rest; enough said. ..." |
Edited by - kobo on 22 Oct 2013 12:17:49 |
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Senegambia
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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 15:46:18
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I have seen tons of reactions coming in the social media with regard to Mr Halifa Sallah's letter. I might be using this term wrongly here but the principle of proportionality comes to my mind: lets not be too harsh to a man who has done so much good for so many. After all he is still the Halifa Sallah kobo et.all see in him.
Now Kobo. Let us forget Sallah for a moment. What are your personal thoughts when it comes to the Diaspora "struggle"? I would like to hear your opinions. Thanks |
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Edited by - Senegambia on 22 Oct 2013 15:58:44 |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 22:02:49
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Senegambia, I am not sure about your 'done so much for so many people' comment but I do agree that the volume of reactions to Halifa's statement is disproportionate and may attract undeserved sympathy for the pugnacious Ayatollah (Halifa) from some quarters, and that would be unfortunate.
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Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 22 Oct 2013 22:21:36 |
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Senegambia
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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 : 22:31:53
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Nyarikangbanna, looks to me like its attracting sympathy (I prefer solidarity better :) ) from yourself, one of Halifa's notable political opponents. |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Oct 2013 : 01:01:00
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quote: Originally posted by Senegambia
Nyarikangbanna, looks to me like its attracting sympathy (I prefer solidarity better :) ) from yourself, one of Halifa's notable political opponents.
True, Senegambia. I am a compassionate opponent.  
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 23 Oct 2013 01:14:48 |
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kobo

United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Oct 2013 : 02:23:51
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1. Senegambia. Thanks for the mitigation (damage control), cultivating decorum and rational comments. I will share my "personal thoughts to the Diaspora "struggle"?" in next post.
However it would be proper to consider Nyarinkangbanna as HOSTILE POLITICAL ASSAILANT, CHARACTER ASSASSIN and someone "OBSESSED" with Halifa Sallah. Halifa's RIGHT CALIBER IN TERMS OF STATUS & "POLITICAL OPPONENT" is your party leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, not YOU Nyari (UDP militant)! Come on KID wait for your time and duel with one of DUGA Trio heroes Coach Pa Samba Jow (PDOIS militant)? You can't gain CHEAP POPULARITY with CHEAP SHOTS here? Lol
2. Lets weigh in more views (or opinion) on DUGA Trio and put on record acknowledgement of Captain (Rtd) Alhajie Kanteh on Halifa from QUOTES listed below; - Starting with contrasting views in heat of arguments on Foroyaa Editorial and questioning unfortunate usage of "Marionettes" & "Political Adventurism", Fatou Jaw Manneh of Maafanta.com "out of fury" lashed out with "What a hypocrite this Halipha." but Captain (Rtd) Alhajie Kanteh differ with "I`m not sure the adjective of hypocrite fits him because he does what he believes in regardless of consequences."
- Halifa Sallah, one of the most revered political figures of our time has other thoughts on the action of the trio one of whom happened to be a member of the PDOIS, Pa Samba Jaw.
- "So if the Hon. Halifa Sallah, who enjoys an iconic statue in Gambian politic; as a democrat; an advocate of social justice and economic equality; terminator of the infamous Senegambia Confederation and a champion of the youth for close to three decades, would risk something, it should not be this legacy."
- "Finally I wish to restate by love and admiration for you Mr. Sallah, the PDOIS and FOROYAA, for the wonderful job you have been doing for our dear country for nearly a generation. You had served as an institution that helped raised awareness to unprecedented levels, a feat not lost on younger ones like us."
Source for QUOTES: From Maafanta.com & full report; Sovereign Citizens, Sovereign Embassy – DUGA Did the Right Thing By Captain (Rtd) Alhajie Kanteh
LOVE HIM HATE HIM HUMBLE HALIFA SALLAH COMMAND GREAT RESPECT TO GAMBIAN COMMUNITY; IS CONSIDERED A VISIONARY LEADER, GOOD MENTOR, POLITICAL ICON, DYNAMIC POLITICIAN, NATIONAL PRIDE, ASSET, LIVING LEGEND IN GAMBIAN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS! |
Edited by - kobo on 23 Oct 2013 04:56:50 |
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kobo

United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 27 Oct 2013 : 20:49:38
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1. Ten questions for PDOIS Ten Answers for Fatou Jaw Manneh Part 2A
Fatou Jaw Manneh would like the public, especially the Gambian youth, to know which political leaders have sought comfort under military dictatorship and who are spoilers responsible for our current predicament. Read and find out whether PDOIS is culpable. They have the habit of telling you that we give long answers so as to prevent you from finding out the truth. Any youth who is distracted from reading should see oneself as the senseless tool of the hate and profanity mongers. Read and know to be your own judge.
.Why is PDOIS so comfortable operating under the most treacherous military dictatorship? What is the true deal between the killer regime and this socialist movement? (You see that makes that editorial suspect. I am a breakaway PDOIS sympathizer. Am gone!)
Halifa: She is gone before an answer is given, a very objective person indeed! Isn’t she? Was she really with us?
Anyway, I would like to emphasize that PDOIS members and leaders , like all Gambians, found themselves marooned under military rule because of the abdication of the responsibility of the PPP ruling party which was entrusted with the destiny of the country for over 30 years.
PDOIS was just 8 years old but had made a mark in the country because of its effective means of criticizing, scrutinizing and restraining the excesses of the government in defense of the people, just as it is doing now under the APRC. PDOIS is for the people. It has always been and will always be for the people. This is why it bears the name.
Interestingly enough, PDOIS, like most Gambians, woke up to a Gambia on 22nd July 1994 that was abandoned by its head of state who preferred to quickly move to a US naval vessel that moved to international waters fully knowing that he was submitting himself to the sovereign jurisdiction of a foreign power, when he had his own Navy at his command. Distance served as a source of security, safety and comfort. May I also mention that Bakary Darboe was there with him. These were people who swore to defend the Gambian constitution without fear or favour, affection or ill will.
As if those developments were not enough, the coup makers made an announcement that Ministers should hand themselves over for their own safety, and my dear brother Omar Jallow (OJ), whom you have made your hero while indicting me in your poem ‘Halifa Can’t you see,’ along with 9 other Ministers handed themselves over and delivered the country on a silver platter to the coup makers. They promised to respect the authority of the coup makers and were eventually released on that basis.
May I emphasize that all the Ministers assumed their mandate, after swearing to defend the Constitution without fear or favour affection or ill will. As if the capitulation had still been inadequate, a person like Bakary Darboe returned to accept Ministerial post from the coup makers. We, who constituted an opposition party that had no member holding political office, and who should have seen the coup as a great opportunity to rise to political office and comfort, rejected the Ministerial posts offered to us and instead called on the coup makers to respect and uphold freedom of expression and freedom of political association, and urged them to go further to convene a National Conference aimed at restoring the Republic and the sovereignty of the people. We did not accept Ministerial posts to seek comfort, nor abandoned the country to go into exile to seek comfort. We stayed to struggle to restore the Republic and the sovereignty of the people....
SOURCE: Maafanta.com & Read More
2. RELATED FROM MAAFANTA.COM AN INTERESTING OPINION; Halifa's Task 4 FJM By Dida Halake
3. ALSO RELATED FROM MAAFANTA.COM; WHO ARE THE DISSIDENTS/ACTIVISTS????? PART 1 by Saloum Saloum, A Gambian Resident-Perspective |
Edited by - kobo on 28 Oct 2013 05:23:00 |
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