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ebou4th
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 Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 03:07:41
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Gambians at home cannot solve the political crisis that they are faced with. Mark my words, if the current trend continues APRC will turn into another PPP; rule for another thirty years. I think it has come to a point that the people have lost faith in both the ruling party and the Opposition. It is self evident that the current opposition parties are not the answer. They are divided, weak, and under funded. They have proven time and time again that they cannot fight the battle by themselves. Yet still the Diaspora who I call our last line of defense has not realized its potential. It is my belief that a progressive and united Diaspora is our last hope. Now more than ever The Gambia needs a Diaspora that takes an active roll in its political process. Politicians come and go, but The Gambia will be there for all, this is why we need a functioning and mature democratic system.
The independents are gaining ground in Gambian politics because Gambians are dissatisfied with both the ruling party and the opposition, it is about time that we forget party politics and start empowering independent candidates in order to minimize the unchecked political power that the APRC enjoys. If the opposition parties cannot come together for the interest of the Gambia why cant the Diaspora unite and support independent candidates who can do the work.
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“Revolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.”
Kwame Nkrumah
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Dalton1
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Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 04:53:07
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http://www.thepoint.gm/Editorial440.htm
Ebou4th
You hit the nail right on the head. Your piece is an eye-opener trailblazer piece.For a moment, I am like, lets "chill." I thought you will enjoy this 'editorial' from the point.
Well, well...
Foroyaa calling here. The point calling there. Coupled up with the many outlets.
When will there be an action? It is time to move boyond words to get into actions, or less we stop countless discussions without action movement. I am tired of it.
I catch you later on...
Regards,
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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ebou4th
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Posted - 30 Jan 2008 : 15:19:57
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Awakening the Sleeping Giant:
Fellow countrymen the solution to our common problem can be easily fixed if we choose and elect to unite and not allow party politics to divide us. The Diaspora will not be taken seriously if we stay divided along party lines. We have to elevate ourselves and see past party politics, there is too much at stake here. It seems to me all we do is stay stuck with party politics and continuously write about the current political situation, how long have we been doing the same old thing. We cannot expect results by doing the same thing over an over again. If the old way is not working why do we try a different approach? The ideas and criticism has to be coupled with action to produce effective results.
It is self-evident that the opposition parties are a spent force, they have failed the people time and time again; giving them another chance will ensure another term of unabated power for APRC. If we do not take action we will go down in history as a generation that passes down a nation that is worst off than the one handed to them.
Although the former regime had countless shortcomings, the old man was a champion when it comes to human rights; the rule of law and freedom of expression. One serious mistake Gambians make is trade basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rule of law for infrastructural developments. We cannot compare the two, a Government that guarantees human rights, follow the rule of law, encourages and supports freedom of expression and provides a level playing field for its citizens is the surest part to lasting peace and stability.
If the former regime failed in developing the nation, the current regime has failed where the former regime succeeded. What I am calling for is a generation of Gambians who believe we can have both. It is my belief that we can have a system that can develop our mother land and respect human rights, follow the rule of law and allow freedom of expression.
We can attain this lofty goal if we unite and forge a common voice; a voice that will give Gambians back home an alternative to both the ruling party and the current opposition parties. Currently the problem we have is that Gambians do not have an alternative to the ruling party, a united Diaspora can fill that void. We can be a formidable force in Gambia politics if we choose to unite and take action.
What am calling for is a legal full contact sport; support and encourage the sudden rise in independent candidates by giving them what ever support is necessary to develop their constituencies, if other constituencies see real changes they will back another independent voice. This might not change the government over night but it will wake APRC up and they will realize that the people demand and deserve changes in their policies. The ultimate goal of every regime is survival if we threaten that by legal means they will be forced to change their policies. This I believe will be the quickest and most effective way of brining about change in the Gambia.
Imagine independents capturing half of the seats in parliament next parliamentary elections, this alone will abate the unchecked power that the APRC currently enjoys. If and when this happens we will not have to worry about a rubber stamp legislative body that enacts laws like the recent local government law.
Fellow countrymen it is high time we put the interest of the Gambia first and forget about party politics; join forces with other Gambians in the Diaspora and do what it takes to see a true free country that has mature and functioning democratic system.
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