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SOH
Gambia
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 Posted - 02 Apr 2006 : 13:41:49
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Greetings to all readers. Long time no see! This is the Son of Haileh (SOH) back with you again.
Last week's attempted Coup was an omminous sign that not all is well in the Gambia. Without a doubt the country has made some major strides in the development sector and the Gambia today possibly sits at the forefront of many great opportunities.
However when it comes to that important sector so intricate to democracies, the moment any opposition anywhere in the world is not given the mechanism of free and fair elections by which peaceful change can be effected, then temptation by soldiers and civilians becomes all the greater to change things through forceful and undemocratic means.
At this stage I am in no terms whatsoever exonerating the opposition coalition from the many mistakes committed now and in the past as these have allowed pres. Jammeh to remain in power now for almost 3 terms.
Pres. Jammeh too is allowing just too many mistakes to take place by placing just too many powers in him and in some sense by not giving the prerequisite space for the opposition to evolve within the framework of its natural democratic environment.
Therefore a combination of mistakes, either willfully or otherwise, by the opposition and the ruling party could lead to a disastrous result from which everyone in the Gambia will end up as the big looser. Gambia is a country with very few and scarce natural resources. However our one single and most important resource is the peaceful, tolerant and friendly nature of the Gambian people, so much so that Gambia remains a forgiving and mercyful society. The peace and stability the Gambia has so naturally become reknowned to is our one single commodity which is encouraging foreigners and Gambians alike to come to Gambia and invest which in turn creates opportunities to the local populace. The moment this peace is shaken by such forces as a coup attempt, then the recovery process becomes truly and painfully long.
God forbid a million times, if a coup was to be successful then only God knows what the consequences could be. It therefore incumbs on us all, Gambians and friends of the Gambia, pres. Jammeh and the opposition alike, to excercise the greatest caution and vigilance and for all of us to work for a positive atmosphere where Gambians and the opposition feel confident that change in the Gambia can be achieved through peaceful and democratic means. It is also crucial that we remove from our minds the psyche of enmity. In truth in the Gambia we are not enemies to each other but brothers, sisters and friends to each other.
To prove my point, when the late MP Touray died, Gambians of all walks of life and from all the political parties came to pay their respects. Pirang then belonged to all Gambians and not just to one party. In the way we approach our political feelings, we must also see each other in the same ways, as children of the same and one nation, which God forbid, if that dear nation sinks then we are doomed to drown with it. Let us therefore make room for each other as siblings and treat each other with respect, trust, love and fraternal relief for the better of our beloved and only Gambia. Let us work hand in hand without fear and mistrust of each other so that our children and generations after can work and live in peace, safety and progress inside Gambia.
Much rests on our shoulders all and by this I mean each and everyone of us, from the very top to the very bottom of the ladder. Under no circumstances must we procastinate in our sacrosanct in our personal, individual and collective responsibilties and duties to keep the peace and the progress of the nation and neither must we fall for the easy temptation of self gratitude or self gratuity.
Gone are the days when people and nations could leave the trickling of days to nonchalance, to chance and haphazard. We nowadays live in an era of cut throat competitiveness, Africa has now awaken to this stark reality. Therefore we as Gambians know well the dynamics of our society. We know where our weaknesses lie and where our strength lie. With this in mind we know that by protecting our peace and stability and work for the development of our democracy, we could aspire to the continued development and progress of our dear nation.
May Jah bless you all and May Jah's peace be with you all.
From the one and only Son Of Haileh.
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2006 : 15:39:23
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| Greetings Son of Haile, how nice to see you have returned to the bantaba. At first glance I thought maybe someone had taken your name, but after reading through your posting, I knew ‘A light in the darkness’ has spoken. Kind regards, sab. Freedom & peace. |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 02 Apr 2006 : 18:32:16
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| Presently, Senegalese democracy is superior to that of the Gambia. I hope the The Gambian politicians in the government and the military learn something from them. |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Apr 2006 : 21:00:08
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Welcome back Son of Haile voice of moderation.
It's good to hear you once again.
Peace
Sister Omega |
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