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Momodou
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 Posted - 16 Feb 2008 : 16:49:10
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Two Village Heads Suspended
Western Region Governor Petitioned
By Modou Jonga
Following the indefinite suspension of the Alkalo of Seyone Village, Fabakary Badjie, and the Alkalo of Dimbaya, Burama Colley, residents of the said villages, in Kombo Central, have finally petitioned the Governor of the Western Region Abdou F.M Badjie over what they called the replacement of their popularly endorsed village heads.
According to reports, the two village heads were indefinitely suspended from performing any Alkaloship duties, shortly after the Local Government Elections in which an independent candidate Mr. Lamin Jarju for Marakissa Ward, which covers the two villages, won with a landslide victory against the APRC sponsored candidate.
Speaking to this reporter, residents of the said village expressed disappointment over the indefinite suspension of their village heads. They said the suspension is without merit and that, it might be politically motivated. Residents told Foroyaa that they will continue to show allegiance to their removed Alkalos until the decision to suspend them is reversed by the authorities.
The two petitions, signed and thumb printed by more than one hundred and fifty-five persons from the said villages, were delivered to the office of the Governor of the Western Region. Residents noted that, they have unanimously rejected the Alkaloship of Mr. Kebba Jatta, as Alkalo of Seyone and Alhagie Jammeh as Alkalo of Dimbaya.
The petition of the villagers of Seyone dated 6 February 2008 reads:
“Honourable Governor, in the interest of the unity in our village and in the image of good governance, we, the people of Seyone hope that you will find in your heart of wisdom the virtue to reverse this unfortunate decision,”
When contacted to shed light on the matter, the Governor of the region, Abdou F.M Badjie, asked this reporter to contact the said suspended village heads. He was told that the said village heads were already contacted and they confirmed their indefinite suspension as communicated in a letter issued by the Regional Governor. However, Mr. Badjie declined to comment on the matter.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No 20/2008, 15 – 17 February 2008
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Feb 2008 : 17:14:28
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Nothing to do with the Alkalos, its all to do with the fact that Mr Lamin Jarju was democratically elected.
Mr Abdou F.M. Badjie,is in a rather difficult position,no wonder he declined to comment,I suspect that someone much higher up the government chain of command has had a word in his ear! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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