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Nyarikangbanna
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 Posted - 11 Aug 2010 : 15:44:08
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http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/three-gambians-called-to-the-bar
Three young Gambians namely, Lamin Darboe, a nephew of lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Segga Gaye, son of lawyer Antouman Gaye, and Fatou Njie John niece of lawyer Ousainou Darboe, took the prescribed oaths yesterday to join the Gambian bar.
At a ceremony held in a crowded courtroom in Banjul on Tuesday, Justice Gibou Janneh administered the oaths on behalf of the Chief Justice.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Janneh advised "these three young people" coming to join the noble profession "to pay attention to your clients and the ethics of your profession".
Justice Janneh reminded the new lawyers that the legal profession "has been in existence for a very long time."
He said lawyers are to be honest and diligent, and that fortitude should be their guiding word in fighting for their clients. They must also bear in mind that they should show respect to their clients and the public, most especially their colleagues and seniors. "You should not be arrogant, you should not be complacent, but learn from your seniors' experience," Justice Janneh advised.
Deputising for the President of the Gambia Bar Association, senior lawyer Pap Cheyassin Ousman Secka, the Secretary and Vice president of GBA, praised Segga Gaye for being the third member of lawyer Antouman Gaye's family to become lawyer.
"I think it is a great effort and deserves commendation, and I thank him for the effort," he said.
He further commended lawyer Darboe for the achievements of his niece and nephew, and welcomed them to the bar. "They are my niece and nephew too, and with all these achievements, I think it is now time to retire," he said.
Lawyer PCO Secka told them that lawyer Darboe and Gaye are more than qualified to teach them, and he urged the new lawyers to emulate their fathers.
Lawyer Fafa Mbai speaking at the ceremony also congratulated them, as well as their parents and friends for their achievement.
"Be brief, open clearly, show respect in every tribunal, clarity, accept word of thanks, prepare your first sentence or speech, among others," he advised.
He said he had served with Antouman Gaye in several courts and found him with a lot of good qualities, and I am also full of praise for lawyer Darboe.
Lawyer Segga Gaye in his vote of thanks said it was difficult, but they have finally made it. He thanked his family, his father and mum and praised his father for his support.
Lawyer Lamin Darboe thanked his uncle, Lawyer Darboe, for his relentless efforts and support. "He urged me to come back home, as I left the country since 1994, and today I am here".
Lawyer Fatou Njie John, in her speech, also thanked her parents and uncle lawyer Ousainou Darboe.
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, in his reaction, said it was a great day. "I can only wish my niece and nephew success in their careers, and as Mr. Mbai has pointed out to maintain the standard".
"I look forward to their contribution to the development of the judiciary," he said.
Lawyer Antouman Gaye also thanked God for making it possible, and said it was a happy day for his family.
"Many people have spoken and given advice. I hope my son will take the advice. He thanked everyone for sparing time to attend this historic event".
Author: Augustine Kanjia
Source: The Point
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Aug 2010 : 23:37:02
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"NEPHEWS & NIECE!" = POLITICS OF NEPOTISM |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 00:50:24
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Nah Kobo this one is uncalled for, This an a lifelong achievement they worked hard to get their families where they are. There is no room for nepotism on this one. Congratulations to the New Lawyer I might say. of course Nephews and Nieces with Different last Names , This will teach ya'll that Gambia has no more room for Nepotism/Tribalism, we are all related...................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by kobo
"NEPHEWS & NIECE!" = POLITICS OF NEPOTISM
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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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Prince
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 01:09:19
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Originally posted by kobo
"NEPHEWS & NIECE!" = POLITICS OF NEPOTISM
Hehe Kobo, where is the nepotism in this story? FYI, you have to graduate from law school before you'd be accepted to the bar (Kinda hard going around that). I highly doubt that there is conventional politics at the Gambian bar.
please withdraw your sour grapes question and congratulate the young lawyers. Personally, I DO NOT admire lawyer Darboe Sr., but it would foolish of me to hold grudges against him to the extent of discounting the hard-work those young lads put in to acquire their legal qualifications...
I'm not surprised though, Gambians and "A'yahn," isn't something new. Envy will eventually turn half of that country green within the next few decades. |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 01:20:08
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Originally posted by kobo
"NEPHEWS & NIECE!" = POLITICS OF NEPOTISM
An unfortunate remark. These are the kind of folks accussing decent people of grudges. What a load of nonsense. I know Lamin Darboe for some time. He worked hard professionally in London. he has his own Chambers with other colleaues. he earn his living decently. he has helped many gambians regularised themselves in every part of United Kingdom. To read this complete misplaced remark from Kobo is sad and typical of irrational program mentality.
Free yourselve old boy if not London will become too narrow for you.
Not everything should be politicise mate, know where to drwa the line.
Direct your anger where it is necessary. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 01:26:57
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YES THEY EARN IT AND DESERVE TO BE CONGRATULATED!
I JUST OBSERVED AND FELT THAT NYARINGKANGBANA IS A PUBLICIST & PROPAGANDA MILITANT FOR DARBOE/UDP? "NEPHEWS & NIECE" ARE FAMILY CONNECTIONS! IN POLITICS THOSE FAMILY CONNECTIONS ULTIMATELY TANTAMOUNT TOWARDS NEPOTISM; ISN'T IT
WHY IS IT FEATURED UNDER GAMBIAN POLITICS TOPICS
DOES IT HAVE ANY RELEVANCE TO GAMBIAN POLITICS
ARE THE GRADUATES OR NEW LAWYERS CALLED TO BAR POLITICIANS OR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS
HOPE MY POINTS ARE VERY CLEAR |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 01:49:47
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In extending a hand of congratulations to the young deserving lawyers, there is occasion to commend president Yaya Jammeh for opening the legal chambers where niece and nephew of his arch rival Ousainou Darbo, are taking seat to serve. Or shall we say, Darbo is also a lawyer in Gambia.
If I was supporter of Jammeh, I would take pride towards plurality. I would call it nepotism if the lawyers in respect were picked by hand and not them earning the degrees.
May be Kobo, you rescind this verdict for the moment. |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 07:04:48
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Originally posted by Karamba
In extending a hand of congratulations to the young deserving lawyers, there is occasion to commend president Yaya Jammeh for opening the legal chambers where niece and nephew of his arch rival Ousainou Darbo, are taking seat to serve. Or shall we say, Darbo is also a lawyer in Gambia.
If I was supporter of Jammeh, I would take pride towards plurality. I would call it nepotism if the lawyers in respect were picked by hand and not them earning the degrees.
May be Kobo, you rescind this verdict for the moment.
I offer my congratulations to the newly minted attortneys (at the Gambian Bar).
I don't share Kobo's views, but he made me wonder if he has extra sense. Does Kobo senses that Lamin Darboe is on the way to replace Darboe at the UDP? I don't know the answer; maybe Kobo can clarify a bit! 
Karamba, I don't think Jammeh deserves credit for the acceptance of Lamin Darboe and others (who may be connected to the opposition) into the Bar. Bar Associations are not government branches. They are associations of lawyers, totally independent of the government and are open to all with the proven qualifications of detail knowledge of substantive and procedural law. They don't need any permit from any IGP for access to court facilities. In the U.S. you have to sit to a bar exam and pass before you can practice law, I am not sure about the Gambia on that one...
To deny the Bar (including judges, magistrates, govt. and private attorneys) access to the "chambers" during this important legal event for political reasons will be outrageous and grossly unconstitutional (I am not implying that the Gambia has ever adhered to the constitution  ). I believe, it will be similar to sayign that private (defense)attorneys will not practice or enter in govt-owned courtrooms.... |
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Momodou
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 08:56:55
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Originally posted by kobo
"NEPHEWS & NIECE!" = POLITICS OF NEPOTISM
I think this comment is very narrow minded and uncalled for.
I extend my congratulations to the three young people and wish them all the best in their profession. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 09:49:41
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I join the lot in congratulating these young lawyers. I think they deserve credit for working hard and willing to go back home to serve the people...
My only concern is knowing how the regime Manipulates the justice system, and Jammeh openingly calling Darboe associates tribalist how could these young smart lawyers be effective in their profession.
In fact would the regime target them, obstruct their progress and tarnish their image like they did for several smart lawyers in the Gambia...
I question the independence of the Gambia Bar Association. These lawyers occupy a very important position in our civil society... If I was a part of that Bar Association, I honestly would be campaigning for a boycott of the courts because of the unruly so called Judges turning every case into a political victory for Jammeh.
So congrats to the young lawyers but am cautious about their career in the Gambia. |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
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kayjatta
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 10:07:22
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Well I see your point DBaldeh, but not all Bar Associations are like the Pakistani Bar that can boycott the courts and precipitously bring down a government.
The Gambia Bar Association may be arguably timid, or have a different approach, a less drastic one, but the fact is that it is independent of the government. It has its own president who one time was Lawyer Darboe himself. It also has its own canons or codes of conduct, its own disciplinary procedure,membership criteria, and collects its own dues. The government has no hand in any of these.
The only Gambia Bar Association president who has been alleged to be an open government sympathiser was Hendry Joof. it appears that he did not get along well with many of the members of the Bar. He eventually took up a government job and now serves as the Gambia's ambasssdor to Turkey I beleive.
The bar strives to be apolitical at all times... |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 10:50:55
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| I do not think there is any Gambian representation in Turkey. |
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 - 12 Aug 2010 : 11:27:10
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Originally posted by turk
I do not think there is any Gambian representation in Turkey.
There is a Gambia representation in Turkey. I got it wrongly attributed to Henry Joseph Joof though, and I sincerely apologize for that error. Henry Joof was once the Chair of the Board of Directors of Saints when I was teaching there. He once sat at the back of my class with the students while I taught (mainly offhead and dictated notes). At the end of the class he shook my hand and gave me his Banjul address and invited me to meet him if I needed anything...
That was Henry Joseph Joof, the attorney, not Gibril Joof.
This below is from the Daily Observer, Turk!
On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the 16th Anniversary of the July 22nd Revolution, I wish to extend on behalf of the staff of The Gambia Embassy in Ankara-Turkey and indeed on my personal behalf, best wishes and heartfelt felicitations in the observance of this historic and memorable day.
Apparently, the worthwhile event of 22nd July 1994 signaled a new dawn of political, social and economic era as well as unprecedented achievements in the annals of our beloved country, The Gambia. Your Excellency's great breadth of political vision, determination and perseverance in advancing the course of meaningful and sustainable development in The Gambia shall always be cherished and adored by present and future generations. Indeed, you deserve the highest praises and commendation for making The Gambia an epitome of excellence in the sub-region and beyond.
Your Excellency, I fervently pray that the Almighty God will continue to grant you good health, long life, wisdom, perseverance and prosperity as you steer the affairs our beloved country to higher heights. I equally pray for continuous peace and security in this great country, The Gambia. Finally, please accept, Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.
Gibril S. Joof
Ambassador
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Edited by - kayjatta on 12 Aug 2010 11:29:56 |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 12:37:42
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Originally posted by kobo
YES THEY EARN IT AND DESERVE TO BE CONGRATULATED!
I JUST OBSERVED AND FELT THAT NYARINGKANGBANA IS A PUBLICIST & PROPAGANDA MILITANT FOR DARBOE/UDP? "NEPHEWS & NIECE" ARE FAMILY CONNECTIONS! IN POLITICS THOSE FAMILY CONNECTIONS ULTIMATELY TANTAMOUNT TOWARDS NEPOTISM; ISN'T IT
WHY IS IT FEATURED UNDER GAMBIAN POLITICS TOPICS
DOES IT HAVE ANY RELEVANCE TO GAMBIAN POLITICS
ARE THE GRADUATES OR NEW LAWYERS CALLED TO BAR, POLITICIANS OR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS
HOPE MY POINTS ARE VERY CLEAR
"NEPHEWS!" & "NIECE!" = NEPOTISM (IN POLITICS)
FOR CLEAR CLARIFICATIONS PLEASE REFER TO QUOTES ABOVE I DON'T THINK IT'S "UN-CALLED FOR!" "AGNYAN!" "AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK! "ACCUSING DECENT PEOPLE OF GRUDGES!" NARROW MINDED!" OR ATTEMPT TO "RESCIND" MY STATEMENTS
ALL OF YOU (OR SO-CALLED MIND READERS) OWE ME AN APOLOGY
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turk
USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 14:29:13
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| Wow. Did not know that. thanks Kayjatta. |
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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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 16:31:03
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Originally posted by kayjatta
Well I see your point DBaldeh, but not all Bar Associations are like the Pakistani Bar that can boycott the courts and precipitously bring down a government.
The Gambia Bar Association may be arguably timid, or have a different approach, a less drastic one, but the fact is that it is independent of the government. It has its own president who one time was Lawyer Darboe himself.
Oh! point of correction; Lawyer Darboe never served as president but vice president of the Bar. It was Surahata Janneh who was the president. He and Ousainu made a good team.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 12 Aug 2010 16:32:17 |
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