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kayjatta
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 Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 10:03:07
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Friday, June 12, 2009
The President of The Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, has reiterated his resolve to continue on his development plans for the country.
“By the grace and mercy of Allah (the Almighty),” he said, “my vision and desire to move the country forward will be achieved at all costs, except human life.” President Jammeh also said that with his faith in God, he will always be there to serve the interest of The Gambian people.
The Gambian leader made these statements yesterday, at his office at State House in Banjul, while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new appointees to Cabinet, Dr Njogu Bah as the secretary to Cabinet, Abdoulie M Sallah as the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, and Tenengba Jaiteh as deputy minister of Petroleum. Also being sworn-in were Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, as chief justice of The Gambia; Justice Esther Awo Ota, as president of The Gambia Court of Appeal; Justice Gilbert Abiodun Obayan and Justice James Barnabas Kilaile, as judges of the Court of Appeal; and Emmanuel Fangbenle, former director of public prosecution, as a judge of the High Court.
Addressing the gathering, the Gambian leader expressed his perpetual interest in the judiciary, citing the fact that in the absence of the rule of law, there cannot be any peace. “Without effective justice delivery,” he said, “there may be rapid development. But the question that needs to be asked,” he added, “is how sustainable that development will be?” President Jammeh noted that his interference in the judiciary is prompted by the unnecessary dragging of cases. However, he was quick to add that he is aware of the fact that some of the cases get delayed as a result of the fact that some of the witnesses travel long distances to attend court proceedings. But he warned the Gambian judiciary against aiding criminals, saying that if they continue doing this, they themselves will one day become criminals. “Whether people frown or smile, I will make sure that efficient justice delivery is done to the latter,” he stressed.
The Gambian leader also dwelled on the escalating rate of murder cases in the country, which he said will no longer be tolerated. “I should have cleaned up the judiciary a long time,” he said, “but as I used to do, I always give people a second chance”. President Jammeh added “one thing that is certain in life is that we know where we are, but we know not where we will end.” He then assured the new appointees to the justice sector that they have all the powers to clean the system, saying, “I am losing patience with the system”. According to President Jammeh, it is better not to have a judicial system than to have a corrupt and treacherous one. “It is only we, the human beings, who can make this world a heaven, and we can also make it a hell. So let us do what is right and right will follow us,” he said.
Calling on government departments to work according to the constitution and to do as expected of them, President Jammeh said that he had just started with the courtyard, and that he has not even reached the veranda and “by the time I reach the living room, I will use any detergent, whether harmful or not, to clean.”
Marie Saine Firdaus, attorney general and minister of Justice, said The Gambia is developing fast, and the constitution is expected to provide an enabling environment as well as ensure peace and stability. She thanked the appointees for accepting the president’s offer of appointment. “Even though you are not all Gambians,” she said, “I believe that you all have the same objectives as we do, for development”. Like the Gambian leader, the Justice minister equally expressed disenchantment over the protracted nature of cases in courts. But she expressed hope that with the coming of this new crop of people into the justice system, the problems of the judiciary will be addressed. “In as much as adjournments cannot be absent, courts must work hard to reduce them,” she said.
The attorney general then called on Gambians, particularly witnesses in courts, to come forward to help the police in their investigations and prosecutions. She thanked the Gambian leader for the appointments and assured the appointees of government’s full support in due execution of their duties. Abdoulie M Sallah, the newly appointed secretary general and head of the Civil Service, acknowledged that the aim of the Gambian leader is to develop the country in all respects, in terms of the administration of justice.
SG Sallah joined the rest of the speakers at the meeting in stressing the need to address the frequent delay in cases at courts, expressing hope that the new appointees into the judiciary will work extra hard to ensure a speedy and improved dispensation of justice. For his part, the newly appointed chief justice, Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, thanked the Gambian leader for the appointment, stating that “to whom much is given, much is expected.” He assured The Gambian leader and his government that he will live up to standards, as expected of him, in the execution of the office of chief justice.
CJ Agim also used the occasion to thank President Jammeh for his Guinea Bissau peace initiative, which, he said, is a clear manifestation of his visionary leadership qualities. “You have, in all your public speakings, expressed dissatisfaction about the dispensation of justice, but I will assure you that all will be addressed,” he promised. “As indicated in the Justice Strategic Integral Paper of The Gambia,” Agim said, “I will do all my best to make sure that there is reduction in the duration of trials and in turn encourage the application of relevant sections of the Constitution.
Chief Justice Agim then called on his colleagues to have the mentality that as judges, they must recognize that they have a big responsibility to carry out. The newly appointed president of the Court of Appeal also said that their appointments were a true demonstration of President Jammeh’s interest in ensuring an effective justice system.
Author: by Amadou Jallow
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Edited by - kayjatta on 15 Jun 2009 10:08:39 |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 10:16:53
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| I have highlighted sections of theGreat Leader His Excellency Sheikh Chairman Alhagie Professor Doctor Ret. Colonel Yahya Alphonse Jemus Junkung Jammeh's speech in red because I think those remarks in highlighted in red are some of the most ridiculous but funniest remarks to be made by a head of state in the 21st century. You just cannot help laughing ... |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 10:19:46
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kayjatta
I love your sense of humour when you do not force yourself to be funny and make a point at the same time. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 10:30:03
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Okay Turk should I take that as a compliment? Could you tell MOE to please stay clear of this judicial "living room" because I am not even sure Jammeh's detergents (as harmful as they are) are approved by the NEA (national Environment Agency). Judicial House Cleaning! |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 18:45:56
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See Kay this is exactly what happens when you stay in America too long.you start becoming retarded. What you highlighted is exactly what we have been discussing here lately. Tell me whats funny and what point you just made ,am serious.
Are you trying to tell us everything he just reiterated was bogus. "Nyamato" .............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by kayjatta
I have highlighted sections of theGreat Leader His Excellency Sheikh Chairman Alhagie Professor Doctor Ret. Colonel Yahya Alphonse Jemus Junkung Jammeh's speech in red because I think those remarks in highlighted in red are some of the most ridiculous but funniest remarks to be made by a head of state in the 21st century. You just cannot help laughing ...
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 15 Jun 2009 18:58:32 |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 19:44:28
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“By the grace and mercy of Allah (the Almighty),....." he said.
Are we talking about the "Islamic" Rep. of The Gambia........................fear factor?
Serious matter!
Moe scare tactics.........................................Moe blah blah blah.
"According to President Jammeh, it is better not to have a judicial system than to have a corrupt and treacherous one"..............................Moe blah blah blah!
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 20:54:56
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"According to President Jammeh, it is better not to have a judicial system than to have a corrupt and treacherous one"
From this statement it emerged like an ugly monster from the thick bush that Chief Jammeh shamefully succumbs bad enough. He openly admits he is corrupt and presides over a corrupt body of people.
Logic:
A corrupt and treacherous judicial system obtains only through the crooked meddling heart conduct of a corrupt and treacherous leader. Valid conclusion from sound judgement. Anything less is fallacy. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 23:45:07
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Green snake under green grass,what do you want from me monsieur Derrier?.
So you gonna Insult Gambian muslims now,they conferred jAMMEH................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
“By the grace and mercy of Allah (the Almighty),....." he said.
Are we talking about the "Islamic" Rep. of The Gambia........................fear factor?
Serious matter!
Moe scare tactics.........................................Moe blah blah blah.
"According to President Jammeh, it is better not to have a judicial system than to have a corrupt and treacherous one"..............................Moe blah blah blah!
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 23:11:31
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“By the grace and mercy of Allah (the Almighty),....." he said.
Repeat: Are we talking about the "Islamic" Rep. of The Gambia........................fear factor?
Sharia law "judicial system" scares the !bleep! out of me. What else?
Moe insults, so be it!
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 06:09:10
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You obviously scared of the Lashes you gonna be getting for all that prostitution on Kairaba Avenue...........................................Peace
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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mbay
Germany
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:32:05
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Who are feeling it, some of us (wiser) in abroad than those in under the so call “the heat?”
What I meet in Basse and around recently is that how people are relaxing and jamming with the president I do not think all of them are foolish or being brainwashed,
I once told one of my friends names Sarjo, after the president spoke about how some of us wailings are about Yahya particularly in abroad. The answer was simply, “we can wailed there until no more voice is heard but people here understand what is on ground. So ululates of you fugitive’s people means nothing for the country”
Well the heat is there which I feel myself some time but the true is also that the country is real moving in right direction and that is most important, I said this with many reason,
Furthermore one cannot satisfied all the hands and mouths at the same time.
So why not letting the ion do his job where the majority of the people are profiting of and leaves that,”Push wards tribalism and self interest”
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toubab1020
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:50:52
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Mbay,I read these words but do not understand their implication can you elaborate and make it clearer for me please?
Furthermore one cannot satisfied all the hands and mouths at the same time.
So why not letting the ion do his job where the majority of the people are profiting of and leaves that,”Push wards tribalism and self interest”
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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mbay
Germany
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 13:51:59
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well if you mean it.
Furthermore one cannot satisfied all the hands and mouths at the same time. = not we all must be satisfied with his views, it is impossible even in so-called democrats world. There will be always someone waling.
So why not letting the ion do his job where the majority of the people are profiting of and leaves that, „Push wards tribalism and self interest” = the president is the ion.Will break but it will take a time. Which means this entire small talks special here will change nothing at all.So let us forget that our self-interesting ideas and go forward with the realty. As I said, I felt the heat just some weeks back while I was there but that will not change the fact I show about of his great jobs there.
Yes Jammeh does goes some time hard but not after ordinary people but these tries to bit him for their own benefit!
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toubab1020
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 14:35:28
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I think that I now understand what you write,thanks for the clarification,summed up in this line written by you.
"So let us forget that our self-interesting ideas and go forward with the realty."
I think that you would agree with this,not so?
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/how-tribalism-can-undermine-the-peace-process |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:48:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
You obviously scared of the Lashes you gonna be getting for all that prostitution on Kairaba Avenue...........................................Peace
Maybe! One of these quotes deserves a...lol! A serious matter, otherwise...........................................Moevisdom!
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:54:39
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Just an opdate: Moevisdom.
Like in the moevies!?!?..................................... |
The New Gambia - Stronger Together! |
Edited by - Kitabul Arerr on 17 Jun 2009 18:57:06 |
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