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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 12:29:57
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COALITIONS, 2ND LEGS OF COUPS
By Yaya Dampha and Annia B. Gaye
In an exclusive interview with Mr. Henry Gomez, the leader of The Gambia people’s Democratic Party at his headquarters in West Field area. The leader of the newly formed political party said that coalitions are second legs of coups d’etat? He said his visit to the President recently was to work with him together, for the development of The Gambia. He said that The Gambia does not belong to anybody and that it belongs to all of us, Gambians. Mr. Gomez said as a leader it is always good to have influence in politics. He said every leader of a political party has the right to visit the President and talk about how the country should be run. He said that his party has signed no document with the ruling APRC party yet. But he was quick to state that he does not mean saying “No” or “Yes” to both APRC and NADD. He said his visit to the President was to introduce himself as a leader of a democratic party, ready to work for the development of the country. He said the GPDP, working with the APRC, shall never be melted by the APRC. He said GPDP will always stand as a party to congratulate Jammeh when he does good or castigate him when he does wrong or bad. He said the APRC should always be ready to face punishment from GPDP when they do bad as he will not accept anything bad in this country from both the opposition and APRC.
On whether he intends to form an alliance with APRC, Mr. Gomez said that if one looks closely at both the GPDP and APRC manifestos one would realise that they have a lot of similarities when it comes to developing the nation. In that case the two can form an alliance, as long as both of them respect the two manifestos, saying “We are ready to work together.” The GPDP leader, however, said this does not mean that they are actually forming an alliance or a coalition because that needs to be documented and signed which is yet to be done. Gomez said that elections are far away and it is now time for development which his party is ready for. When we asked whether there was need for him to form a political party in the country, when his party’s manifesto was similar to that of the APRC, Mr. Gomez indicated that since the inter-party MOU was signed, all parties accepted to work with the APRC. He told our reporters to ask other oppositions parties why they signed that MOU. He said the GPDP is not a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He called on other opposition leaders to emulate him by showing their love for the country and its development projects.
He said the NADD leadership should ask themselves where they have seen such types of coalitions succeeding in this world. He said wherever they succeed, they end up in chaos. Mr. Gomez took Kenya as his example by saying that their coalition government cannot even develop a constitution. He said a coalition is a second name for coups d’etat “because a coalition means forcing a government to come down. The GPDP leader warned against forming or joining a coalition party. He further described coalitions as a nickname to coups d’etat. Mr. Gomez said this is why his party is saying no to all coalitions and alliances.
On the ten thousand man/woman march, which he attended last Saturday, Mr. Gomez said he was there to condemn the idea of plotting coups in The Gambia and Africa. He said the GPDP will die to stop coups. He warned soldiers not to think that they can become Presidents through plotting coups d’etat. Henry Gomez said President Jammeh’s taking of the country in 1994 was not a coup d’etat because no one died in the process. He said the July 22nd coup d’etat was designed by God.
The GPDP leader called on the APRC government to bring the detainees to court to face justice rather than keeping them. He said they belong to families and that we are all closely related. He said since every one in The Gambia boasts of having justice and human rights, the President should follow suit and show this and be tolerant. He called for a fair trial as a right of the detainees.
He finally predicted victory at the 2006 election for GPDP.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 31/2006, 24-26 April, 2006
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 15:21:13
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| Am sorry to condemn Mr Gomez that he has no vision for Gamabia progressing. We always see his type another opportunist or character who always appear in the political scene at crucial types when people are ready for a change to dis-oriented them and polarise the political situation. However he should be put on the weighing machne as excess baggage. |
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taalibeh
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 18:16:43
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From the beginning I always thought that Gomez is not serious and I am hardening on my believes. Is he telling us that to work for the country as a political leader you have to see yaya first. I thought that you have to sell yourself to the electorate who will altimately decide whether they accept you or not.
Go out to the electorate and tell them what alternate policies, vision, governance etc you have for us.
You are beginning to reveal your level of stupidity. What do you mean coallisions are a second leg to coup. Are you saying that you have a right of association while other Gambians havent? Thank God that you are not a member of NADD. We do not want visionless people like you. I am sure you are not compartible with our ideas.
If you are telling us that you have a lot in common with the APRC in your aspiration to develop the nation, then you are indirectly telling us to totally keep away from you. The APRC party have nothing for us except death and destruction, period.
I HOPE YOU NEVER WIN EVEN A SEAT IN THE ASSEMBLY. |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 18:39:39
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Taalibe
Gomez is a window dressing. It is a common feature in African politics where the ruling party encourages some groups to form parties and bankroll them. They are usually and offshooot of the ruling partyto cloud our opinion ad also re-shape but local; and international thinking. Such parties die out at the end of lections and only resurface five years later.
They have no agenda other than that of the ruling government. Dont take Gomez seriously. It is APRC re-incarnated. |
“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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shiny
Mexico
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 18:52:57
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I agree with you all. This Gomez dude is not serious and shouldn't be taken seriously. He is way off the mark. I think sooner rather than later he will show his true colours by joining the APRC.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 19:27:05
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Mr Gomez:
If you think coalitions are a coup and you are opposed to coalitions(to force a government out ) why are you contemplating a "coalition with APRC ? I have seen a contradiction here, could you tell me otherwise?
I think your motive is clear between the lines: to work with APRC and stifle the chances of genuine opposition in the Gambia.
Forming a political party requires a general disagreement with the incumbent party on key issues. Your party and you seem to lack that alternative path to APRC and Jammeh.
If you need a job in Jammeh's government , please go seek that and let Gambians work out their political problem.
Thanks. |
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taalibeh
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 21:23:02
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Gomez is better of trying to tell jammeh, when he visits him in state house, to learn to speak with respect and to give due respect to his former teachers in NADD. The only slogan he knows is: the world is tree days; and national association of donkey drivers.
We are fed up now. We want tangible progress on our national institutions. We want reliable and clean supply of water and electricity, an independent and professional police force, good roads, hospital for the needy and not who can afford it. We want our brothers and sisters toiling in our public services to be rewarded accordingly. We want a leadership that is anserable to the public etc etc. We want a decent president at our state house not a bunch of lunatics, belligerent, transegent fools. How about an independent and vibrant media? |
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Biraago
Gambia
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Posted - 25 Apr 2006 : 14:16:38
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Democracy is wonderful. As soon as one opens their mouth, the opportunity is open for all to discover the inner value of the person.
I have always been very hard on the PPP regime in which we had our uncles like Nfamara Wassa Touray, Kebba Nyama Liegh among other personalities who were leading and had no understanding of the A or b of politics. Sometimes one could argue that, the level of national political consciousness was not high either.
It is intresting that in 2006, the Gambia will have a party leader who don't even understand what politics and development is all about. Gomez has contradicted himself so much in twelve lines than Jammeh has done in twelve years. I don't even have the urge to be seen in a political argument with this man who just needs to go and meet the youngest NADD militant inorder to aquire civic education before speaking anymore in public. NADD shall render this assistance to him because this is what NADD is all about.
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Sitasungo
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Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 23:49:15
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Ha Ha Hai,
Am not surprised.I have seen and talked to Gomez many times when he came with his German wife.From the way this man speaks, one would know he has sponsors and want to take that opportunity to get rich.I know from what some people said his wife is very rich but despite that I think some people in Germany or elsewhere are being fool by this young man to get to their money and gain his picture on the international stage.He is really up to something.
I remember somebody told him about me and while I was at work,somebody said Hendry wants to speak to me.I went to his hotel and met him on the beach.
Anyway not to go any further,this man has no political ideology what so ever and from what he said to me,I got the impression the man just want recognisation and not in serious politics.Lets waits and see time will tell.I will not be surprised with any move Hendry makes.The wind is more steady than him I know for sure thats why I didnot even give him a reply.We just had drinks and I promised meet him again to discuss how to organise his party to think about working with him.I thought of the morney he promised but something STRONG inside me was telling me you will betray the Gambia if you do that. Morney is not everything and freedom is dearer than morney.So I never met him again.
IF ANYONE DISPUTES MY STORY, WHETHER I HAVE MET HENDRY? WELL I KNOW AND SOMEBODY ELSE NOW WORKING WITH FOR HIS PARTY KNOWS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. IF I SAY WHERE, SOME READING BANTABA WILL KNOW MY REAL NAME BECAUSE........ALL I CAN SAY LETS CONCENTRATE ON HOW TO SAVE THE GAMBIA AND FORGET ABOUT HENDRY AND HIS STATEMENTS.
Peaceand harmony
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