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toubab1020
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 Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 15:26:28
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This from The D.O. (the government APRC paper )
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/735-opposition-supporters-defect-to-aprc-in-lrr
735 opposition supporters defect to APRC in LRR
Africa » Gambia
Monday, July 19, 2010
A total of 735 opposition supporters in the Lower River Region (LRR) Jarra West District, Friday in Jarra Soma switched allegiance to the ruling Alliance for Patriotic Re-orientation and Construction (APRC) during a grand meeting presided over by The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, as part of his ongoing 'Dialogue with the people tour'.
475 of the opposition defectors are from Toniataba village in Jarra West District while the remaining 260 are from Seykunda in the same district. Described as a major boost to the ruling party given the fact that the defectors hailed from communities that have for long been opposition strongholds, the former opposition militants vowed to always rally behind the APRC under the dynamic leadership of President Jammeh.
The defectors in their own words confessed that they have seen the "light" and are therefore not "blind" to the numerous infrastructural and socio-economic developments brought in by the Jammeh administration. Speaking at the meeting, President Jammeh welcomed the former opposition supporters to the APRC, which has won three presidential elections and claimed majority of the vote cast in each of the other general elections since its formation in 1996.
However, the Gambian leader stressed that although the defectors are welcome into the party, he will be satisfied with their defection after the 2011 election. "Anyone who claims to join the party, I accept you. But your defections will satisfy us after the 2011 election as that will enable us to know that you have really defected," he said.
President Jammeh [as asserted in 2006] reiterated that he has worked for the people through provision of meaningful developments for over a decade without considering political affiliations, stressing that he will change the trend by bringing development to those areas whose people believe in his vision and are loyal to him and his party.
"Since 1996, I have been talking to you that election is meant to access those who want progress or retrogression. In 2006 during my Dialogue with the people tour, I told you that anyone who does not want progress, do not vote for me," the president reminded the Jarrankas. "If you like vote for me; and if you don't like, do not vote for me. Whether you vote for me or not, I will rule as long as I wish and hand over the seat to anyone I want," he stated.
Gratitude to Kabada
The Gambian leader went on to reiterate his gratitude to the people of Kabada in the same region for their unshakeable commitment and genuine loyalty to his party, while apologising to them for not bringing many development projects to the area. He however urged them to exercise patience, assuring that he will deliver on the promises he made to them.
The president underscored the important role the people of Kabada played in APRC politics and success in the region, declaring that they [Kabadans] have never betrayed him even at periods when things were very tough. "But do not be discouraged because Western Region where I never got a defeat is having electricity now. I promised you but I will repeat it again. What I will do for Kabada in terms of development, everyone would talk about it," he declared. He further assured Kabada that the next project in the region will be the construction of their road network, while also expressing his government's resolve to upgrade the school in Kabada into a basic cycle.
Farming
President Jammeh, the number one farmer in the country and also minister of Agriculture, challenged the youths of the region to be at the forefront of agricultural activities given their status as the able-bodied group in the society. He urged them to nurture attitudinal change and venture into meaningful activities so as to benefit from the developments brought in by his government.
"If you look at the consumer shops in Soma, who are there and what brought them here? In fact look at the tailoring shops who are there; the shops, carpentry workshop, mechanics; all are foreigners," the Gambian leader stressed.He told the youths to venture into self-reliant initiatives through acquisition of marketable skills and small scale-business enterprises to safeguard their future. He further urged them to be sympathetic and caring to their parents and assist them on their farms to benefit from their blessings.
The APRC national mobiliser and mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Yankuba Colley, branded the oppositions #145;Agenda#146; 2011#146; as "useless", while describing the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) as a "dead party." He then urged Gambians to be wise after 16 years of massive transformation brought in by President Jammeh.While calling on defectors to manifest their defection in the 2011 election, Colley urged APRC militants to register for the upcoming election for another landslide victory.
For his part, the governor of the LRR, Lamin Waa Juwara thanked the president for all the privileges accorded to him, assuring him of his continuous commitment to his vision. Juwara hailed the president#146;s high sense of commitment to national development, describing the Gambian leader's politics as one based on development.Noting that President Jammeh's politics is not politics of disunity, tribalism, amongst others, Juwara, fondly called 'Mbarodi', lambasted the opposition's 'Agenda 2011' saying it has no platform. He stressed the need for Gambians to nurture unity and work hand-in-glove to push the development of the country.
He finally commended the president#146;s unprecedented inauguration of Sunkulay Kunda bridge and laying of foundation stones of new projects. Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Ebrima Ceesay of Toniataba told the meeting that they have "seen the light" now about the president#146;s numerous infrastructural developments, stressing that they have no cause to remain in opposition when all what they need are being taken care of by the Jammeh administration. On behalf of the defectors, he assured the president of their allegiance forever.
Other speakers at the meeting included the deputy minister of Agriculture, Kalifa Kambi; the minister of the Interior, Ousman Sonko; the minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, Lamin Kaba Bajo; Yaya Jarjusey, chief of Jarra West; and Alhaji Ndongo of Kabada.
Visit to Pacharr rice farm
Meanwhile prior to the Jarra Soma meeting on the same day, President Jammeh and entourage paid a brief visit to Pacharr in the Central River Region (CRR) where he visited the Farmer Managed Rice Development Project. During the visit, the president held discussions with members of the CRR Rice Farmers Cooperative Society, who have five stores full of rice with total tonnage of over 500.
The Gambian leader during the discussion stressed the need to adopt the Kanilai Banana Rice and Mungu varieties; varieties that can be harvested many times after planting so long as water is available. The adoption of such especially in the area, he added, will be an immense solution of getting rid of hunger in the country.
Inspection of Pakaliba Bridge
From Pacharr in the CRR, the Gambian leader and entourage proceeded to inspect the Pakaliba Bridge that is currently under construction in Jarra East by Ballast Nedam, a Dutch construction company. The bridge that serves as the link between LRR and CRR is part of the 192-kilometer European Union-funded Soma-Basse road project, amounting to over 22.4 million Euros. The bridge that has a length of 33 meters and a width of 7 meters with 0.75m on each side amounts to over 401,000 euros. The bridge, expected to be completed by the end of October, has a guaranteed life span of 50 years.
Author: by Hatab Fadera & Musa Ndow on tour
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Dembish
Gambia
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Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 17:41:22
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Toubab Remember the Daily observer is NOT a news paper anymore, but a party(APRC) propaganda tool.
To prove that it,s a flat lies,each of their stories carrys photoes some of which are five year old photoes, but this paticular head line carries no Pictures, neither a parade of such men and women on the bigger APRC television (GRTS).We are used to this game now toubab.
But Mark my words for it, come next election 2011, jammeh will have a shock of his life time,he is caertainly not gonna have it that keep, surely.
You see Jammeh knows that 75 percent of Gambians don,t want him as their leader.Why did he scraped the second round system of balloting to get a clear majority, he knows the threats to that. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 18:16:53
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| Dembish the people will have to be very brave to vote against the government. If everyone had that courage Gambia will have a different government next time around. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 18:37:01
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They will be so brave that they will all Vote APRC best believe this Bev. Unless you are doubting what I am saying Gambians ain't scared of Voting, You have to encourage them first, Give me this and I will do that for you. The rest just dont care no matter how you put it. They don't even go to meetings in their neighborhoods what makes you think some will go two miles to vote it's obvious you do not know much about Gambia.........................Peacequote:
Originally posted by gambiabev
Dembish the people will have to be very brave to vote against the government. If everyone had that courage Gambia will have a different government next time around.
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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 - 19 Jul 2010 : 19:59:33
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| Moe if so why is Jammeh on a blackmailing tour of the coutry,blackmailing electorates to vote for him inreturns for development, that is mere cheap Blackmailing bro,even a 5 yrs old has spotted that out in the Gambia.A leader who is the Peoples choice will never blackmail people with development period for vates...........god save Gambia,its overdue. |
There is no egg without a chicken, and no chicken without egg. |
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Prince
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Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 20:37:43
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Politicians crosstituting, guess it's that season of the year.
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They don't even go to meetings in their neighborhoods what makes you think some will go two miles to vote it's obvious you do not know much about Gambia
Spot on Moe, it was impossible to have folks like me to go out of our way to register to vote, listen to hours of petty political banter, and stand in line to have my finger dipped into some hard-to-wash-off infected color! |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 19 Jul 2010 : 20:52:59
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Now that tour and the so called blackmailing is absolute nonsense. First we get to the historical background of the region Kayjatta where are you at? I doubt it was blackmailing, All he tried to say was that voting me will ensure that the development is at your door steps. Those specific regions politics is based on Tribalism and if you are doubting what I am saying ask Kay. In the Gambia historically when a region is affiliated with the opposition they have a tendency of being Dependants of the State. Nothing of value comes out of those regions be it peanut or meat. They are opposition they say...............................................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by Dembish
Moe if so why is Jammeh on a blackmailing tour of the coutry,blackmailing electorates to vote for him inreturns for development, that is mere cheap Blackmailing bro,even a 5 yrs old has spotted that out in the Gambia.A leader who is the Peoples choice will never blackmail people with development period for vates...........god save Gambia,its overdue.
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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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toubab1020
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 00:43:13
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Now MOE, what about the price of sugar ? D1500 a bag now I very much expect that there will be gifts of sugar made to the people very shortly now  see if I am right or not.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 02:51:52
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With the river Gambia flowing and splitting the country in two tell the fools that all Sugar cane needs is water and moisture. Why should Gambians order sugar? If they don't wanna plant it they should not be eating sugar anyways. It's not the governments responsibility to provide sugar , the citizenry should take their future in their hands and go back to the goddamn land. The farmer moved to hollywood and thats our biggest problem, the cow care takers are blog administrators and incompetent editors. Dont ask me what about the sugar or the rice Toubab. Export means higher prices, supply and demand has not even taken it's toll yet. Maybe I should give you alecture regarding tradition. If you are trying to insinuate it's a form of bribery then stay in England my friend. "Werre Korr" everyone gets sugar "Toubab bu Nyaka faida be".................................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
Now MOE, what about the price of sugar ? D1500 a bag now I very much expect that there will be gifts of sugar made to the people very shortly now see if I am right or not.
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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 20 Jul 2010 02:55:01 |
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Prince
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 03:08:10
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Originally posted by Moe
With the river Gambia flowing and splitting the country in two tell the fools that all Sugar cane needs is water and moisture. Why should Gambians order sugar? If they don't wanna plant it they should not be eating sugar anyways. It's not the governments responsibility to provide sugar , the citizenry should take their future in their hands and go back to the goddamn land. The farmer moved to hollywood and thats our biggest problem, the cow care takers are blog administrators and incompetent editors. Dont ask me what about the sugar or the rice Toubab. Export means higher prices, supply and demand has not even taken it's toll yet. Maybe I should give you alecture regarding tradition. If you are trying to insinuate it's a form of bribery then stay in England my friend. "Werre Korr" everyone gets sugar "Toubab bu Nyaka faida be".................................................Peace
Moe, stop being a elitist and communist We can't farm EVERYTHING within that tiny country, whatever happened to specialization??
Why do you want people to be struck to cows, it's elitist to assume that everyone should do what their parents did for a living. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 03:21:25
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I am not trying to say grow everything but that would be a good start, specializing in something that can be grown all through out year is a good head start, dude even peppers would be nice. If they don't wanna grow rice well grow sugar and exchange it for rice. The river Gambia is wasting all these years, let them specialize in one thing for a change and be the leaders of that industry, well even being followers is good enough for now. All I am doing is elaborating on a trend. Too many people wasting in the streets of Banjul this much I can assure you.............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Prince
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Originally posted by Moe
With the river Gambia flowing and splitting the country in two tell the fools that all Sugar cane needs is water and moisture. Why should Gambians order sugar? If they don't wanna plant it they should not be eating sugar anyways. It's not the governments responsibility to provide sugar , the citizenry should take their future in their hands and go back to the goddamn land. The farmer moved to hollywood and thats our biggest problem, the cow care takers are blog administrators and incompetent editors. Dont ask me what about the sugar or the rice Toubab. Export means higher prices, supply and demand has not even taken it's toll yet. Maybe I should give you alecture regarding tradition. If you are trying to insinuate it's a form of bribery then stay in England my friend. "Werre Korr" everyone gets sugar "Toubab bu Nyaka faida be".................................................Peace
Moe, stop being a elitist and communist We can't farm EVERYTHING within that tiny country, whatever happened to specialization??
Why do you want people to be struck to cows, it's elitist to assume that everyone should do what their parents did for a living.
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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 20 Jul 2010 03:26:05 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 03:55:13
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Now MOE this is sensible instead of your usual "stuff" keep at it,maybe there won't be any gifts of sugar in the near future,you mentioned bribary, I didn't just wait and see.
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Originally posted by Moe
I am not trying to say grow everything but that would be a good start, specializing in something that can be grown all through out year is a good head start, dude even peppers would be nice. If they don't wanna grow rice well grow sugar and exchange it for rice. The river Gambia is wasting all these years, let them specialize in one thing for a change and be the leaders of that industry, well even being followers is good enough for now. All I am doing is elaborating on a trend. Too many people wasting in the streets of Banjul this much I can assure you.............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Prince
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Originally posted by Moe
With the river Gambia flowing and splitting the country in two tell the fools that all Sugar cane needs is water and moisture. Why should Gambians order sugar? If they don't wanna plant it they should not be eating sugar anyways. It's not the governments responsibility to provide sugar , the citizenry should take their future in their hands and go back to the goddamn land. The farmer moved to hollywood and thats our biggest problem, the cow care takers are blog administrators and incompetent editors. Dont ask me what about the sugar or the rice Toubab. Export means higher prices, supply and demand has not even taken it's toll yet. Maybe I should give you alecture regarding tradition. If you are trying to insinuate it's a form of bribery then stay in England my friend. "Werre Korr" everyone gets sugar "Toubab bu Nyaka faida be".................................................Peace
Moe, stop being a elitist and communist We can't farm EVERYTHING within that tiny country, whatever happened to specialization??
Why do you want people to be struck to cows, it's elitist to assume that everyone should do what their parents did for a living.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 20 Jul 2010 : 08:01:38
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Moe, the Sheikh Professor is using the threat of poverty, economic marginalization, and denial of development projects to compel (coerce) the people to vote for him. That is classical blackmailing.
The Sheikh also knows that many of those opposition (well UDP to be specific  ) party members defecting to the APRC are often nothing but political gimmick. That is why the Sheikh professor said that he will only believe after 2011. It is old politics! There is no independent study on the voting pattern of these group of people, but based on what I have observed, many of these defectors revert to the original parties they defected from. It is all about money!! It is all window dressing!!! It is Mayor Kolley's (the new APRC National Mobilizer) strategy to impress his boss. Most Gambians at this time of the year ('nawett bi' when many starve to near-death), especially in the provinces; you can get people to do anything at the right price. I told you here before, my grandfather (my uncles's dad) used to defect every five years between NCP and PPP, yet he always voted for the white flag
Mayor Kolley must not rely too much on these defections as a campaign strategy. he shuld perhaps take a leaf from the former APRC National Mobilizer, Yankuba Touray.
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Originally posted by Moe
Now that tour and the so called blackmailing is absolute nonsense. First we get to the historical background of the region Kayjatta where are you at? I doubt it was blackmailing, All he tried to say was that voting me will ensure that the development is at your door steps. Those specific regions politics is based on Tribalism and if you are doubting what I am saying ask Kay. In the Gambia historically when a region is affiliated with the opposition they have a tendency of being Dependants of the State. Nothing of value comes out of those regions be it peanut or meat. They are opposition they say...............................................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by Dembish
Moe if so why is Jammeh on a blackmailing tour of the coutry,blackmailing electorates to vote for him inreturns for development, that is mere cheap Blackmailing bro,even a 5 yrs old has spotted that out in the Gambia.A leader who is the Peoples choice will never blackmail people with development period for vates...........god save Gambia,its overdue.
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Edited by - kayjatta on 20 Jul 2010 08:05:27 |
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