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toubab1020
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 Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 15:46:38
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http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/speaker-renner-removed
I wonder what the circumstances are that lead to this?
Speaker Renner removed
Africa » Gambia
Thursday, November 04, 2010
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh, acting on the powers vested in him by the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has revoked the nomination of Elizabeth Yamide Renner as member of the National Assembly with effect from November 3rd, 2010, a press release from the Office of The President, signed by Dr. Njogou L. Bah, secretary general and head of the Civil Service revealed.
Below is the full text of the release.
In exercise of the powers vested in him under the provisions of Section 231 Subsection (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya AJJ Jammeh, President of the Republic of The Gambia has revoked the nomination of Mrs Elizabeth Yamide Renner as Member of the National Assembly with effect from 3rd November, 2010.
Author: Daily Observer
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 17:37:47
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The president has no power under the consitution to revoke the nomination of a serving member of parliament. This is nothing but arbitary.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 17:59:25
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Must be a story behind the Obsterver statement though.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 20:03:41
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Whatever that story is, it is irrevlvant to the issue here which is about the legality of the sacking of the speaker. I can categorically state that there is no legal basis for this. In fact it is nothing but arbitary.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 04 Nov 2010 20:04:52 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 20:34:36
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Nyarikangbanna,
Yes I understand that,but how has the speaker come into conflict with the administration ?. I would have thought that a reason would have been given despite an incorrect route being taken, in your words"In fact it is nothing but arbitary."
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 04 Nov 2010 : 23:24:38
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| Nyari, there is nothing arbitary when it comes to Jammeh today can't you see? The man is the law, the constitution, the hirer and the firer as simple as that.Please brov. get that! |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2010 : 07:39:06
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Originally posted by Janyanfara
Nyari, there is nothing arbitary when it comes to Jammeh today can't you see? The man is the law, the constitution, the hirer and the firer as simple as that.Please brov. get that!
I got it already but am not prepared to accept it.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Nov 2010 : 07:48:23
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Nyarikangbanna,
Yes I understand that,but how has the speaker come into conflict with the administration ?. I would have thought that a reason would have been given despite an incorrect route being taken, in your words"In fact it is nothing but arbitary."
Actaully the speaker is meant to come into conflict with the executive arm of government because parliament is not only meant to scrutunize government policies but actually hold them to account as designed by the constitution. They even have the power to sack the president. So regardless of what the speaker's wrongdoings are, it is the parliament itself that has the power to sack him/her, not the president. The office of the speaker suppose to be the second most important office of the land after the president's. This story is simply a travesty, whichever way you look at it.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 05 Nov 2010 07:50:34 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 05 Nov 2010 : 10:05:11
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Nyarikangbanna
I understand and note your reply, thanks. |
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