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kondorong
Gambia
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 Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 18:04:36
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It looks like the colonial era when Paramount Chiefs were appointed in the Gold Coast. gambia too is in that era. See below
http://www.observer.gm/africa/article/2007/11/6/paramount-chief-appointed
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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mansasulu
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Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 22:24:55
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"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 22:44:54
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Oh I think he is the first Paramount chief in our country's history.
I learnt when He(the new para.) was a cook for the then president, he used to give most of the left-overs to the then young leut.Jammeh while he was head of presidential security guards military police unit.
I now ex-chief cook now paramount chief Demba has been greatly rewarded. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 22:48:18
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| You are right. Demba was the Chief Cook during Jawara's days. Well it is a matter of one good turn deserves another. I think he is from Lamin (Kombo). |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 22:53:46
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Kon.
I know Demba Sanyang and one of his nephews ia my very good friend.This man can cook better than most house wives in the Gambia.I think when ever he calls for the meeting if chiefs, he would cook one of former president Jawara's favourates shephard's pie. Waau! |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 22:58:59
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He became a big time APRC supporter. I am not suprised. He dresses in green a lot of the time. The wife is also local APRC mobiliser.
For one to be selected a Paramount Chief, one must have traditional rights to being a Chief in the first place. Our problem is we have too many chiefs and very few subject.
I am sure Osei Tutu is rolling in his grave angry for the title being used indiscriminately. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 23:16:04
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| Janyanfara, Are you sure? As far as i know he was controller of the President's household. Maybe that means a cook Wats wrong for being able to cook? I bet i can cook better than many women too. Does that make me any less than a man? Many Gambian men cook very well thanks to our overseas stay. |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 23:58:37
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Madiba
You are right. He was controller and the Cook was one guy called Malang |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 21:41:36
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Originally posted by MADIBA
Janyanfara, Are you sure? As far as i know he was controller of the President's household. Maybe that means a cook Wats wrong for being able to cook? I bet i can cook better than many women too. Does that make me any less than a man? Many Gambian men cook very well thanks to our overseas stay.
Madiba,
Demba Sanyang was a cook period.What was he controlling?Do you know?
I never said there was anything wrong for a man to be able to cook.I can cook very well and I cook for my wife and kids and my house hold is happy about it I even cook while in the gambia.If this makes one any less than a man or otherwise, well thats for you to say.I am on record I never said such.
What I said about Demba giving some left overs to then leut.Jammeh while at state house, I heard in Demba's own compound at Lamin.My friend if Demba's own family members call him Former president's cook, who are you to say otherwise?
I was at Demba's innaguration when he was made chief and what some of his family members said he was the president's(I mean Jammeh) good friend and even used to give him food when he was working as Jawara's COOK.
I wish Paramount chief Demba Sanyang all the best as I have nothing against him as a person.Infact I have high expectations from him in his new post for I know him well and I belief if given the chance without interferance, he can deliver well.But the truth must be told regardless.
Malang was working under Demba for your informantion.
I never engage in character assasination scribings
peace be on you for your negativity. |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 21:52:58
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This title of Paramount Chief is bogus. It is Jammeh's cunning trick of vanity fare. By calling commissioners governors and selecting what he calls council of chiefs, is all part of the wider scheme of total control. Gambians have to reject and resist all these tricks. It is taking us nowhere. Jammeh has no better reason for all these apart from self-perpetration. What more? |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 21:55:56
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Personally I find a man who will share the domestic load very attractive.
We should each play to our talents within a partnership and divide the chores accordingly. |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 22:25:12
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Janyafara,
Why the outburst? Is it the case of empty barrel making lots of noise? If you have the facts let us know. I merely asked a question and you went on the loose. If you are truly a family friend to Demba , why report fallacious things abt him?At times i wonder what kind of a teacher you were? If you think that i am a stranger to the Sanyang family in Lamin, then you are day dreamin. If you have access to an old Re-current estimates before 1994, go to the office of president section you will see names and corresponding positions.Demba's Brother Jerreh was also a staff there. He was a steward. Thats if you care to know.
I dnt really care much whether its ur business of assasinating peoples character or not. This is a serious platform where i guess you would agree, that only the truth should be told and nothing else.
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Edited by - MADIBA on 07 Nov 2007 22:27:58 |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
3820 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 23:18:51
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Good Luck Gambiabev,
For the graceful occasion of finally bouncing on the soft hands of a caring and sharing man. Wish you long lasting merry and joyful time.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 23:31:35
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Originally posted by MADIBA
Janyafara,
Why the outburst? Is it the case of empty barrel making lots of noise? If you have the facts let us know. I merely asked a question and you went on the loose. If you are truly a family friend to Demba , why report fallacious things abt him?At times i wonder what kind of a teacher you were? If you think that i am a stranger to the Sanyang family in Lamin, then you are day dreamin. If you have access to an old Re-current estimates before 1994, go to the office of president section you will see names and corresponding positions.Demba's Brother Jerreh was also a staff there. He was a steward. Thats if you care to know.
I dnt really care much whether its ur business of assasinating peoples character or not. This is a serious platform where i guess you would agree, that only the truth should be told and nothing else.
Good night
Madiba
You always suprise me. Recurrent Estimates? You must have worked in the Accounting field to know this os some how handled votes as they say. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Nov 2007 : 00:24:26
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Konds you too surprise me as a graduate of WEC nite sch in welligara. The pieces you put together are masterly done, even if i do not always agree wit you.
I wasn't an accountant as such, but you are right in saying i could have had a hand in votes. I worked as a civil servant in the first republic and luckily rose thru the ranks and at one time was responsible for the budget inputs of my section/dept.Intersting times then! |
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Alhassan
Sweden
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Posted - 08 Nov 2007 : 08:38:34
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Janyanfara,
He was Jawara's chief Steward that is way some say he was the controller of the household. I myself have known Demba since Yundum School. He was a classmate of my elder sisters. I still meet him when I go to Gambia and surpose he is just like us other Gambians. |
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