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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 20 May 2010 : 13:24:16
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"Gambians Saying Bye Bye to President Jammeh"
Dailynews exclusive interview
Mr. Dudu Kassa Jatta, a youth leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is our Discourse guest this week. "I was arrested and detained over 23 times; nastily tortured; my manhood tied on my thigh with electric wire and electrocuted," he told The Discourse.
Finally, UDP was able to secure a permit to hold rally. Why do you think the government gave-in?
I think the government has pressure, especially when our campaign manager, Femi Peters was imprisoned. We have been applying but they denied us. Government herself knows that does not favour them.
Isn’t it rather late because the election is near and you need to do a lot within a short span of time?
Government was applying political delaying tactics. They don’t want the people to be aware of what is happening. It is only UDP that can reveal lots of the wrong doings within government circles. The government knows if we are given the chance we will always deliver.
Are you sure come 2011 UDP can challenge the ruling party?
Yes, I told you UDP is the only party that can challenge Yahya Jammeh. And it is only UDP that can remove Yahya Jammeh from the seat. That is why they have been denying us permits.
But have you done enough to win the elections?
Yes we did enough to win the election. But the opposition needs to form a united front.
…are you implying that UDP cannot do it alone?
No! UDP can make it alone, but we needed a united opposition. Gambians want all opposition parties to come together.
Do you think this would be possible having tried before and failed?
Yes! I was part of NADD. But I am the first person to resign because there was a crisis of leadership going on within. When I realised that I resigned.
And your party followed suite?
My party leader is a true, genuine person. There was someone who was creating confusion and that person later fell-out.
Who is this person?
You know the person better that I do. There is only one opposition leader, who was part of NADD and now joined APRC.
How do you want the opposition to unite?
It depends on leaders when they talk. We at the grassroots will support them. Politicians have been arrested. If the opposition parties unite, this would end. And for certain Jammeh will go. It’s very easy. It does not require a lot of campaigning. People know what is going on.
We [UDP] are the strongest. But you have good opposition leaders. All we need to do is to come together, direct Gambians towards one objective which is to get rid of Jammeh.
The leaders should talk and who forms the majority should be supported. UDP is the main opposition, so others should follow us.
Are you dictating to them?
There is no dictation. As far as UDP is concerned and I know UDP can make it. But we want a concrete opposition party.
Darboe has recognized the importance of rural people’s participation in the coming elections. What are you doing in this area?
UDP is a party with so many branches. We have our executive members, women’s wing, and youth wing among others. We are all the time functioning. The last time we made a tour in the Kombos. So, we never sit for a second and we are always on the ground. They have been denying us permits otherwise they know what we are capable of doing.
But the Interior minister says the state denied you permits because it did not have enough police personnel to provide you with security…?
That is a big joke. When the ruling party is holding rallies they have enough. That is misleading. They have enough personnel to provide us with security, but they have never and will never do it.
It’s a pity in The Gambia. No one’s life is safe; there is no justice, no liberty, no human rights since Yahya Jammeh took over.
Opposition members are joining the ruling party en mass. Why?
No UDP supporter has ever moved to APRC. I have never seen any. Rather it is APRC joining UDP. Thank God the media was there during our previous rally and covered it.
The Gambia has been experiencing voter apathy in all its previous elections. Some say most of those that do not vote are opposition supporters. Is it that you (the opposition) is not doing enough to convince your people to cast their votes?
That voter apathy is because we are not able to unite. That is why I told you the opposition needs to come together. And that will happen because I do go round the country talking to the people; I do research in politics. Gambians are saying now it is enough for Yahya Jammeh.
What is your take on Femi Peter’s imprisonment?
There is no justice in Femi Peter’s imprisonment. Femi is a perfect gentleman, hardworking and truthful. There are other motivations behind his imprisonment but not the rally. It is all politically motivated. They should have arrested our party leader and not Femi. Government should free Femi Peters. Every Gambian should be concerned with Femi Peter’s imprisonment. There is no justice in it. They cannot silence the opposition.
The Gambia’s problem is not individual but national.
In your opinion how responsive is the government of the day to plight of the people of The Gambia?
Very bad! All those infrastructural developments are debts which Gambians will pay. The present government is acting as if it is from one man’s pocket. It is not impressive to me in any way. They should not boast of that. We can do it better than them. Gambians are not enjoying anything.
In other countries the opposition has some of its activities funded by government. Is that the case here?
No. we don’t even have access to the public media. GRTS is 85 percent on President Jammeh, 10 percent on adverts and 5 percent on …
IEC is going biometric in 2011. This would help resolve problems, especially reports of foreigners infiltrating and voting?
IEC is the worst. They are not even independent. The commission was selected by president Jammeh.
What motivated you to become a politician?
I liked politics since I was a child. If you belief in something, you should continue doing it. That is why I am doing it. As soldiers say ‘no retreat no surrender’. No one can make me silent. Even if my throat is cut-off, I will speak before dying.
The Current regime has carved a bad name for itself of being intolerant to the opposition. Can you share with us your experience as a politician?
I have been arrested and detained at NIA over 23 times. I was tortured, very very nasty tortures, which I will never forget in my life. I was stripped naked; they tied my manhood, and electrocuted me. I have received death threats. My younger brother Rambo Jatta was arrested and detained for two years. At one point I was arrested together with 8 members of my family. Among them were minors. But I am a genuine politician. No body can silence me. I am a dead man working in the streets.
Have you been ever tried after these arrests?
We were accused of disturbing APRC militants. We were arraigned at Kanifing Magistrates’ court. The case dragged on for two years, and was thrown out because it was politically motivated.
What would be your advice on the countdown to 2010?
I am appealing to all Gambians to yearn for opposition unity. Let us come together, work together, come under one umbrella and fight the APRC. It is enough for Jammeh. Let us now say bye-bye to Jammeh. And let all Gambians register and vote.
Source: Dailynews
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 May 2010 : 15:03:56
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HOW MANY TIMES WE (THOSE WHO STAND FOR NADD & UNITED OPPOSITION FRONT) HAVE BEEN VINDICATED?
AGAINT ITS ABOUT LEADERSHIP STRUGGLE & BLAME ON WAA BUT NOT ON THE LEGAL/TECHNICALITIES OF REGISTRATION OF NADD AS A COALITION/MERGER INTER ALIA DODGY INTERVIEWS 
"THERE IS A BASIS FOR OPPOSITION" Halifa Sallah; which does not mean that they support UDP for Bye Bye to President Jammeh
BREAKDOWN OF NADD IS UNFORGIVABLE!
Related Bantaba Gambian politics topic UDP HOLDS POLITICAL RALLY under http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9149 |
Edited by - kobo on 20 May 2010 15:56:53 |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 20 May 2010 : 16:00:51
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 May 2010 : 20:33:53
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One big reason why Yaya Jammeh plugs his nose on the seat of Gambian leadership is so that he stays covering his crimes over 15 years.
The opposition needs looking at big picture of matters at hand. Getting Yaya removed means getting his crimes punishable. So long as he stays, his criminality will remain part of norms. In the process he will hire and fire other criminals to suit his ego.
In short, Yaya is fighting to keep his crimes against humanity under lock and key. To stop the reign of crime in Gambia requires getting rid of Yaya. What is still short of that remains a subject of much needed effort.
With all the killings and economic crime under his belt, guess what.
Well done Mr Jatta for standing your grounds. Gambians have to defeat fear of Yaya and that came up clear from this interview. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 20 May 2010 : 21:33:05
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| So the blame game continues....Irresponsible leaders will never take blame for their Failures instead they tend to blame their failures on the successes of others. Waa Juwara whether ya'll like it or not is one of the most mature and sophisticated Gambian politicians. The fact is we are dealing with amateurs here and it will be a waste of energy and time to argue my point but let me just reassure ya'll, he is the Man that broke the barrier and made it possible for the rebirth of a New Gambia. I would care less what you nonsensical fools have to say but if you could walk a mile in his shoes most of ya'll probably end up where you are right now. Well most of ya'll didn't even walk a step, ya'll crawled for shelter before you could even walk. Coming Back to DODOU Jatta ,lets just assume Waa is irrelevant right now in the so called fight to Say Bye Bye to Jammeh. Who are we gonna be saying hello to that has shown visionary Leadership skills,Professionalism and simply adhering to the rule of Law and not playing hypocrisy? Being a Gambian makes me wanna know that and it ain't just Me...............................................................Peace |
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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Karamba
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 20 May 2010 : 23:44:25
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Tell the readers that it was authored by a run away Pedophile who Gambia is better off without. We cannot have loose cannons and opportunist around our children my friend. People are getting jailed everyday for touching young children nowadays, so Matthew Jallow things have changed!! back home also. The brother never got treatment for his tendencies and being caught up in Babylon leads sane men to insanity. sex offender.......................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by Karamba
http://thegambiaecho.com/Homepage/tabid/36/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1939/Default.aspx
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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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Dembish
Gambia
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Posted - 25 May 2010 : 21:37:50
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Moe Can you justify the Jammeh's governmant continual denial of the the opposition their constitutional right to hold political rallies?
Can this otherwise be interpreted as the AFPRC being scared of the opposition as Mr Dudu Jatta clearly states?
will you believe the fact that in a truely democratic state this will surely or has already impacted the outcome of the 2011 election negatively? |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 26 May 2010 : 05:12:04
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If you rephrase the question I think we can discuss it better for they were granted a permit, according to Hamat someone acting on their own capacity decided to call off the meeting. It has been stated that the governor received threats of insecurity. Hamat is not blaming anyone so far and am pretty sure it will be sorted out. He did not have doubts about not getting a permit and is hoping on campaigning the length and breath of the country .What would be nice is for ya'll to bring us the campaing tapes verbatim, It will not take long for us to find out why all these security threats are being called, not that am saying there is any in the first place. It's time for mature discussions let the two UDP clowns fight over the right to tarnish the images of other citizens.
I think that question is best suited to Breadman and Omega, they are the APRC stalwarts.They would know if the APRC party is scared of the UDP party.
The opposition just came out of their shell recently and have been on the campaign trail, This is the first time they have interrupted a meeting ,lets see what happens next time and what the reasons put forth are going to be. Is that fair enough for you? If one interruption can define the elections come 2011 then the opposition is really on KRACK. It should benefit their cause since the people will come to an understanding of how they are being discriminated against. The last so called whatever, Ask Santafara How someone ended up dying at the hands of UDP supporters or was it Darboe?
If you wait till the end of the rainy season and plant your crops you just might end up with nothing. Thats what I think, Right now they are out with their collection plates looking for donors thats about it............................................................Peace
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Originally posted by Dembish
Moe Can you justify the Jammeh's governmant continual denial of the the opposition their constitutional right to hold political rallies?
Can this otherwise be interpreted as the AFPRC being scared of the opposition as Mr Dudu Jatta clearly states?
will you believe the fact that in a truely democratic state this will surely or has already impacted the outcome of the 2011 election negatively?
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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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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jun 2010 : 16:54:20
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quote:
Originally posted by Momodou
Its time to move on and stop crying over spilt milk.
NADD IS EVER RELEVANT!
I DON'T GET IT? WHAT DO YOU MEAN |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jun 2010 : 23:28:11
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What are the opposition policies? Where in the world do governments fund their opposition? One hand Dudu Kassa Jatta says the UDP can win the next elections on the other hand he say's they can't do it without a united oppostion front. What is it to be in that case? This Guy seems to be contradicting himself. He claims he's been tortured with his manhold tied up. I ask him what medical evidence has he got to substantiate his claims i.e. Is he impotent, as a result of this treatment? After all this seems to be rather serious incident that was alledged to of occurred. Jatta says 8 members of his family where arrested including minors. How old exactly were these minors, what were their relationship to him? Yet again these statements haven't been substantiated. So again allegations of rallies being cancelled due to a lack of security. How much time needs to be given to the relevant authorities to make the necessary arrangements needed to cover such events? As a Youth Leader of UDP what is his vision? After all every leader must have a vision. So as a result of these unanswered question the article doesn't carry much weight just the same old propoganda. Jatta claims that know one in Gambia has benefitted from the infrastructural developments delivered by the government. What a foolish statement where is the quantative and qualitative data to back this up? I would suggest that Jatta studies because really, if this is the type of Opposition leader heading the Youth opposition. Its really just like a driver driving his car without a steering wheel. The Daily news could of asked better questions this was quite a poor quality interview.
Where's Jatta now? If he's abroad such a statement will not help an appeal for Political Assylum because without more detail his appeal is likely to be deemed bogus.
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Senegambia
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Posted - 06 Jun 2010 : 10:44:08
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Sister Omega, this was not a court hearing, it was a newspaper interview. No journalist with a BRAIN will ask a "tortured" politician for any medical evidence just to run the interview. That's not their job, period! What quantitative and qualitative data???? Seriousely, you are making me laugh.. Stop writing things you don't understand just to impress, it only exposes who you are and what you carry in that upper chamber of yours... I don't mind any attack on the opposition, or on those in positions for that matter, BUT BE FAIR in your criticisms. I repeat BE FAIR!! The problem in our society is not that one supports the APRC or the Opposition; The problem is to BLINDLY FOLLOW any party. You are a Blind Follower and therefore a problem for Gambian politics!
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Sister Omega
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Posted - 06 Jun 2010 : 14:39:20
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Senegambia I would suggest you read more widely and browse different international newspapers and you will see a vast array of Journalistic styles used internationally. Then at least you'd have an idea of what angle I'm coming from, you've got google at you disposal so just use.
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Dembish
Gambia
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Posted - 06 Jun 2010 : 21:40:12
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Well Said Senagambia,I love your term Blind followers, that indeed is the truth.Some people are BLIND in Gambian and thats the reason of so many APRC sycophancy,
To many is Development, development, Development, jammeh has done this, that, bla, bla, bla .............. some even believe the cost is personally from Jammeh's own pocket, crazy;;;;;;;;;;;; how many of them thinks for a second and see the simple fact that the country in hightly indebted in HUGE deficeit thanks to lack of sound economic principle by the APRC government. |
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Sister Omega
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Dembish
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Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 00:07:00
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There you go again.A further manisfestation of Blindness again Sisters O.The total amount you link to does not constitute to even 1 pecent of the total national debt.So you see it further tells me that YOU have no NO IDEA how INDEBTED The Gambia is.My conclusion is you are among those Jammeh supporter who are carried away by the infrastrutural white elephant projects without having no idea how it comes about or the hidden implication on all Gambian and the future generation.
Take it this way Sister O the situation is your bank over draft being bigger than your monthly wages,thats the simple way of putting it when it comes to The Gambian's debt situation.
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