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OB1
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 Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 10:45:37
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| The fact is the law has been passed. It is now left to Jammeh to sign it. Once it is done...that is it. The Judiciary cannot do anything about it. Sorry. The only people that could have stopped it, voted for it....although 17 ran away and did not vote, 1 abstained, and 3 oppostion voted against. Jawla (APRC MP) was only concerned with NAMS being paid for time served before dissolution of the Assembly! When Hydara assured him that they would indeed be paid for time served, he voted "YES!" Shameful! The only way this will change is IF Jammeh is out. Right now power derives from Jammeh....the people have nothing except their vote (once every 5 years). Let us hope they use it wisely. |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 16:08:26
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jambo
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 16:27:14
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OB1, for the people who ran away (17) 1 abstained, may the guilt be on their hands. The have changed the future of Gambia. the people are in my prayers.
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OB1
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 17:13:02
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It just goes to show...but as I always say, If UDP (Darboe) had not boycotted the NA in 2002 maybe the house would have been split and none of this silliness would happen! The opposition also helped Jammeh gain a massive foothold. There were 33 NO CONTEST seats, thanks to UDP. Only NRP and PDOIS stood. And they won a paltry 3 seats! And it seems that we NEVER learn. NADD had a great chance of bringing hope to all, until DARBOE AGAIN, broke away! I mean what is this nonesense? So my comment: Jammeh did not just take power from the people, he was given the means to do so by the likes of Lawyer Darboe primarily! Sorry, these are the facts.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 18:18:14
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Even if those who abstained had voted against the bill, they will still be in the minority and bill would have passed anyway.
We need to be very careful who we vote for to represent us in the assembly otherwise we will be sold in bondage. That is the only power we have as citizens to have effective policy change. If we do it wrongly, we pay a heavy price. |
“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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kayjatta
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 18:39:52
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but you know I am eager to see the first case of this law tried in court. I wonder how the supreme court would interpret "the best interest of the nation" clause? There could be a wide latitude here for judicial interpretation; right?
In the U.S the judges are often accused by the executive for "legislating from the bench" because their interpretation of the law sometimes disfavors executive ( or legislative ) intent.
Could we have any hope on the Gambian judiciary in this case ? |
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kondorong
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 18:46:04
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Kayjatta
"Best Interest" is a trademark in African politics all over the continent. Every country has it in their laws to give undefined powers to the President to control society. There are usually no definitions of public interest and as such it is subjected to biase and therefore a source of contention. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. |
“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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kayjatta
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 21:52:45
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I guess so Kons.
But you know the Supreme court's interpretation is what will set the stage. It will serve as a precident which ever way it goes. I am not sure the supreme court is at much liberty though to depart radically from the White House. What do you think? |
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kondorong
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 22:18:41
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| I think Savage will muster courage and set history as first Gambian Chief Justice. |
“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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OB1
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Posted - 28 Apr 2006 : 23:12:24
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Folks we can beat this! read below from the constitution:
CHAPTER XXII: AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
226. Alteration of this Constitution
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, an Act of the National Assembly may alter this Constitution.
(2) Subject to subsection (4), a bill for an Act of the National Assembly under this section shall not be passed by the National Assembly or presented to the President for assent unless –
(a) before the first reading of the Bill in the National Assembly, the Bill is published in at least two issues of the Gazette, the latest publication being not less than three months after the first, and the Bill is introduced into the National Assembly not earlier than ten days after the latest publication; and
(b) the Bill is supported on the second and third readings by the votes of not less than three quarters of all the members of the National Assembly.
What are the numbers (remember 2/3 of the NA must vote to pass a Bill into an Act). Now there are 45 members… If 17 did not vote or were not present that makes it less than 2/3…folks, it could be challenged! There was also 1 abstianed, and 3 against! Meaning that only 24 out of 45 voted! 53% is hardly 2/3 is it? LET US Challenge it! Fight fight fight!!!!!!!! Jammeh will not get away with this.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 00:42:12
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| So does that mean that the bill did not pass in the NA ? |
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Sitasungo
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Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 02:38:09
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Hi you,
sometimes you people can really joke! who in the ruling APRC would vote against a bill the mighty Jammeh wants ennacted?Come-on fellas any bill that is to the interest of the Big man will get passed by a majority and any member who refused to attend will get the bullet.
Remember the infamous INDEMNITY BILL was it not passed even where as some members had there cousins and extended family members killed by the soldiers and police on the 10th and 11th April.
Jammeh knew if that bill was refused by parliment and those responsible were prosecuted, something in the dark will come to light.Do you think for one second He was protecting those who killed the students?NEVER Jammeh protects no one but himself.
Lets stop joking and say something.
"THOSE IN GLASS HOUSES DO NO THROW STONES."
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Edited by - Sitasungo on 30 Apr 2006 02:42:29 |
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OB1
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Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 20:03:57
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The constitution is very clear.....................it can be challenged.
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OB1
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Posted - 02 May 2006 : 13:47:41
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Sitasungo, maybe the joke is on you.....read the constitution, the standing orders are very clear. It is also on record that ONE person did vote against Jammeh (it is a fact....recorded). So it will be challenged, just like Hawa-Sissay is challgenging April 10th/11th (quasi-indemnity) fiasco.
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Edited by - OB1 on 02 May 2006 13:49:02 |
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jambo
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Posted - 02 May 2006 : 14:19:37
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| ob1, sitasungo, if the the bill can be challenged, how does that work, is it put to a vote!?!?, how long does it take, and importantly will it be challenged |
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