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Dalton1
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 Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 17:34:51
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I thought the oppression and intimidation on our fellows is extreme, but it looks like Gambians need more of that. Where can tribe majority be a criteria for a flagbearer ?
Right now, as i am typing this piece, there is an emergency meeting, and hopefully, by the time that they leave Hassan Musa's house, they will burry their differences (if any).
Below is Nderry's editorial. Whether is true or not, we will be updating out Allgambian with news break.
We are concerned about reports, we received here at our news desk. The reports
spoke of an alleged internal rift within the rank and file of Gambia's newest
opposition coalition NADD. While, we are not at liberty at this hour to make
conclusions and judgements on this serious state of affairs, we thought it
imperative to share the information, we gathered with our esteemed readers. We
have no malice or grudge whatsoever, against the NADD leadership, but as an
independent online Newspaper, we cannot ignore such a news item, which in all
fairness should be confirmed or denied by NADD.
For the past few days, information had been going around within and outside The
Gambia, about the alleged planned withdrawal of Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, from
NADD. Our informants are strong supporters of NADD and had even insisted that if
the story is not published Darboe might go ahead with his plan. That NRP leader
Hamat Bah, was also on the same boat with Darboe and was likely to team up with
Darboe to form their own coalition. We contacted an official of the NADD
leadership yesterday to confirm the veracity of such reports, but the official
refrained from coming out public to comment on what he describes as "this serious
state of affairs engulfing the NADD leadership. We are faced with a problem and we
will not be surprised if Darboe calls it a day once again." The official told
us that the prolonged delay in naming a flag bearer for NADD, was part of the
leadership problem, as Darboe was all the time interested in heading the coalition
this time around."
The NADD leadership problem was first reported by the pro government Newspaper,
the Daily Observer. Darboe, rubbishes the Observer story, saying that he will
never part with NADD. But what is disturbing this time around is that, the news
about Darboe's planned withdrawal from NADD is coming from NADD supporters
themselves. We received series of phone calls and email messages from concerned
NADD supporters, informing us about the said leadership problem confronting NADD.
While our sources preferred to remain anonymous, we as a Newspaper, will go all
out to protect their identities.
NADD supporters have all rights to be concerned about the said leadership
problem, in view of the past failed proposed UDP, GPP, NCP and PPP coalition.
Form some reasons best known to him Sheriff Mustapha Dibba, decided to walk away
from the coalition meeting and later announces his intention of withdrawing from
the said coalition. As stated earlier, we do not intend to pass any judgement on
this serious state of affairs, but we want to make it abundantly clear that any
attempt on the side of Darboe, Halifa, OJ, Hamat and Waa to part with NADD will
cost our country darely. It would be suicidal for any of these people to betray
the ongoing cause to effect democratic change in The Gambia, through a NADD led
coalition.
The issue of Mr.X or Y having strong following in The Gambia, is irrelevant at
this hour. The NADD flag bearer selection process should be conducted in a fair
and transparent manner. We are inline with others, who lamented about the
unnecessary foot dragging on the side of the NADD leadership to name a flag
bearer. It is time to name a flag bearer and set aside the issue of greed and
love for power. After all, Gambians are interested to see Yahya go and not to have
another Yahya Jammeh, who is bent on imposing himself on Gambians.
Mr.Darboe, himself cannot be reached for comments on this issue, when contacted,
but sources close to him told us that the UDP leader, had rejected to represent
Halifa Sallah, after he Sallah, reportedly changed his mind to handle his case by
his own. Sources hinted that Despite interventions made by veteran politician
Assan Musa Camara for Darboe to reconsider representing Halifa, Darboe refused,
citing Halifa's initial decision that he wanted to represent him self. The same
source, also ruled out claims that Darboe wanted to quit NADD. "All we do know is
that, he Darboe, had been pressing the need for NADD to name a flag bearer at
this hour. We also do know that Hamat Bah, is sharing the same view with Darboe.
This is the situation. If any one is telling you that Darboe, had plans to
withdraw from NADD is not telling you the truth. It is true that he turned down a
request from Assan Musa Camara to represent Halifa Sallah."said a source close to
Mr.Darboe.
Despite the denials and counter denials, it is time for NADD to put their house in
good shape. The reports, we are hearing are not the least promising at all. Many
Gambians living in diaspora, who spoke to this paper, had vowed that they will
stop contributing their hard earned monies to support NADD, if the said alleged
leadership issue is not resolved once and for all. They say they want to see a
successful coalition and not a failed coalition. We expect NADD to be a role model
in Africa, and not to follow the foot steps of other failed opposition mergers on
the continent.
Darboe and Co should be sensitive to the expectations of Gambians. There is
growing need for change and we expect our political leaders to respond to the
needs and aspirations of their followers, if they are truly committed to the
democratic goals and principles. There is no room for turning back. NADD should
remain united and salvage our dear country from the current monster Yahya Jammeh.
Just a thought. We rest our case.
The author is the former Secretary General of The Gambia press Union and also a
former Voice of America radio Banjul Correspondent. Mr. M'Bai who now resides in
the US State of North Carolina Raleigh was a leading political and crime reporter
with the Point and Daily Observer newspapers respectively. He can be reached by
email at the following addresses: panderry@allgambian.net,
panderrymbai@yahoo.co.uk or pnmbai@hotmail.com
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Gambia
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Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 18:34:27
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Originally posted by Dalton1
I thought the oppression and intimidation on our fellows is extreme, but it looks like Gambians need more of that. Where can tribe majority be a criteria for a flagbearer ?
Perhaps I might be wrong but your above comment and the others you made on the old Bantaba sounds to me that you think in tribal lines. I have never been a supporter of Dabo but whatever decision he makes should not be seen as "because he is a Mandinka" unless he says so.
Dalton, do you want to tell us that UDP is a one tribe (mandinka) party? |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 20:00:12
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No, you get it all wrong, a guest. You are seeing two names in the editorial, Hamat and Darboe. Why do you choose to go only by the Darboe route ? Infact, i didn't attach any of them to my statement. (Re-read !) You probably would have been better answering the question, with the question mark at the end of it. That sounds like the clarification to your doubts.
We go by what the people are saying. If we are to be silent about it, then lets all have sealed leaps regarding pertinent issues affecting us today.
I need not to repeat myself over my stance. I only support any of them, in as much as they are committed to uniting Gambians. Any effort to divide Gambians by any angle, then we won't hesitate to make a loud noise.
Stay in touch to get your updates. You don't need to know my daily company, and my life partners.No one is immuned from being critisised or questioned about his stance on tribal problems, and that's why we need clarifications on every little issue. Whether Hamat, Darboe, OJ, Halifa or Waa- i hope any doesn't get stocked in it. This can be real problem, if any belongs to that, how can they ask a nation or its people, to revisit that particular fear.
We just talked with Waa, Hamat and efforts to talk with Darboe continues. Some of the issue we gathered can be authenticated by what they themselves are saying.
As tough as certain things may seem, the only way to arrest them is to address it. There will be still lacken facts, if as a people of our nation, we cannot address our problems, be it minor or major.
And i tell you lets all unite, and get rid of Jammeh. You might be reading too much into my writings, but i humbly ask you to limit it to the meanings i give to my writings.
To be continued...........
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Gambia
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Posted - 24 Dec 2005 : 15:31:38
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Originally posted by Dalton1
No, you get it all wrong, a guest. You are seeing two names in the editorial, Hamat and Darboe. Why do you choose to go only by the Darboe route ? Infact, i didn't attach any of them to my statement. (Re-read !) You probably would have been better answering the question, with the question mark at the end of it. That sounds like the clarification to your doubts.
You are the one who attached the question about "tribe majority" in the first place, Dalton. It is high time we see issues not based on tribe because the Gambia belongs to all and all tribes are affected whenever there is hardship. Whoever becomes the flag bearer of NADD should not be seen as representing any of the language groups of The Gambia.
Another thing is; NADD has a coordinator and it’s unwise to spread wild accusations and rumours about their meetings before an official press release from them. |
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