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kobo
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27 May 2006 : 03:01:36
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I have decided to subscribe to open a new topic and declare my own ultimatum for the way forward between some major opposition parties towards Election 2006. Therefore by the 31st May 2006, we hope to gather and foward sound acceptable proposals, good resolutions and strategies to promote unity of the opposition parties for them to contest Election 2006 under one umbrella, resolve the impasse between UDP/NRP and NADD alliances, about the flagbearship, Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU), review records and assessments on NADDs progress, scrutinise the flaws, shorthcomings and constraints, re-negotiations, sacrifices and compromises that may be necessary, ways and means to table our proposals for their consideration at high level and how to motivate and convince them to accept them for implementation before nomination of Presidential candidates, amongst other things.
In this regard your opinions are welcome before expiry of the ultimatum.
Notice: "The peoples voices are the peoples choice"
Time is running out and we need to be effective to make our voices and opinions have great impact on Election 2006 for PEACE, PROGRESS, PROSPERITY, STABILITY, FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND MORE VIBRANT GAMBIA, POST ELECTION 2006 AND VICTORY FOR THE PEOPLE
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taalibeh
Gambia
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Posted - 27 May 2006 : 11:08:58
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Kobo count me in. I admire your unshakable belief in see a united opposition fight the coming elections. This is the only real prospect of removing jammeh out of office and which can only be better for all Gambians.
Even those ignorant NIA and other security services personnel will be safer under a civilian government than under jammeh.
Please keep up your spirit and determination. I am sure if we pressurise the opposition leaders hard enough they will eventually give in to our demands; if their desire to represent us is genuine.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2006 : 11:43:21
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Taalibeh The job has been done already through this fora. Its only about simple compilation and collation from the sources we have gathered, our ideas and opinions on them, to let them know about them, convince them to respect our opinions and demand from them to act and implement our resolutions immediately.
Now we demand deeds from them rather than foot dragging, talking and politicking |
Edited by - kobo on 27 May 2006 11:45:18 |
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taalibeh
Gambia
336 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2006 : 12:16:02
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Kobo
Perhaps we should lobby MOMODOU to get us their (oppositions leaders) mail address so that we can address our concerns direct to them. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
We could sign a petition to them stating unequivocally our disappointment in their disintegration and urge them in the strongest terms to reconcile. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2006 : 12:41:33
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Taalibeh Thats the point. Any contacts to the major opposition parties to communicate and channel our information for their consideration at high level is welcome from Admin, Momodou or anyone who have their contacts. |
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Biraago
Gambia
173 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2006 : 13:53:31
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Compatriots,
With NADD you dont have a problem of sending your views.
Write to naddgambia@yahoo.com
Thanks. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2006 : 15:00:14
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Originally posted by Biraago
Compatriots,
With NADD you dont have a problem of sending your views.
Write to naddgambia@yahoo.com
Thanks.
We are kindly soliciting direct contacts epecially website, e-mail addresses, phone contacts and mailing addresses of the major opposition parties i.e UDP, NRP, PDOIS, PPP and NDP or any party mentioned under NADDs MOU. |
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somita
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 May 2006 : 15:23:10
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In the Gambia, there seems to be a strong link between the party leaders and ownership of the party. Jammeh thinks APRC is his personal property, likely wise Darboe and Bah, everybody seems to assume automatic leadership candidature for election.
If political parties cannot demonstrate basic democratic principles within their party structure, its only wishful thinking to assume they would when elected to power.
Debate is only possible if both parties are equal on the table (Malcolm X) but where others individuals think they are bigger than the rest, its difficult to see how the bigger ones can give up their position for the small ones. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2006 : 00:46:29
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Originally posted by somita
In the Gambia, there seems to be a strong link between the party leaders and ownership of the party. Jammeh thinks APRC is his personal property, likely wise Darboe and Bah, everybody seems to assume automatic leadership candidature for election.
If political parties cannot demonstrate basic democratic principles within their party structure, its only wishful thinking to assume they would when elected to power.
Debate is only possible if both parties are equal on the table (Malcolm X) but where others individuals think they are bigger than the rest, its difficult to see how the bigger ones can give up their position for the small ones.
Somita I do appreciate these comments and I believe the masses are being mislead and misrepresented. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2006 : 19:11:41
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Originally posted by kobo
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Originally posted by Biraago
Compatriots,
With NADD you dont have a problem of sending your views.
Write to naddgambia@yahoo.com
Thanks.
We are kindly soliciting direct contacts epecially website, e-mail addresses, phone contacts and mailing addresses of the major opposition parties i.e UDP, NRP, PDOIS, PPP and NDP or any party mentioned under NADDs MOU.
admin@gambia.dk Any help or information on above please?
Couple of days ago a mail was sent to Momodou about certain initaives and strategy I want to adopt to contact the key players to sell them NADDs strategic alliance as the way forward. On that mail I solicited that it could be featured under an appropriate topic and requesting if that mail can be attached under this topic with your reactions to my requests please. |
Edited by - kobo on 28 May 2006 19:32:35 |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 28 May 2006 : 21:54:39
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Kobo, I am sorry I can't help you. I have already made it clear to you to use the functions available for everyone here. I simply don't have the resources and time.
With regards to the addresses; why not try and contact Organizations such as STGDP (Save The Gambia Democracy Project) already assisting the opposition? I would suggest you join hands with them. Try http://www.sunugambia.com they should have contact addresses to all the political parties you requsted.
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2006 : 23:59:38
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Thanks for your prompt action. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2006 : 10:27:57
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2006 : 19:08:27
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| I don't see benefits of Hamat Bah a vocal leader with a large following under NADDs alliance? Can anyone offer any advice to make him compromise with NADD in the event he lost the flag bearer and runner-up? |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 19:55:44
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Uncle Kobo, I have been wanting to contact someone very close to Amat to offer him advice to rethink his position. I know Mathew Jallow was close to him back in his days. He seems to be one of the people supporting Amat's move towards UPD.
I have another uncle ex. Politician Buray Alpha Jawo residing in New York who is a close confidant of Amat. I have tried several times to speak to him but no success. I last spoke to him when he lost his mom (may her soul rest in Peace). Uncle Buray can definitely influence Amat's decision. Contact me uncle Buray 206-215-6827
The fact here is that we must start to isolate this people and put have a serious dialogue with them. There is growing demand for them to drop any personal agendas and join the crusade. Amat Bah was very effective against Jammeh when he was in the house. Jammeh made several attempts to win him over without success. For the short period he became a politician, he played the game well, always backed his attacks with facts. However, recent activities has swayed him away from his strongest weapon unity and NADD.
As for UPD supporters, my personal appeal to you all is to look at the big picture. Either now or five years to come, UPD has a better chance if the playing field is level. Level playing field cannot be ACHIEVED with Jammeh. Forget about that if that is our dream. Please speak to your silence executive which am sure is the influence behind Darboe. The likes of Amadou Sanneh must stand up and call to unity the UPD base.
The UPD has more to lose than any political party should Jammeh win. He will continue to arrest and prosecute its leaders. Darboe/sanneh/Nyassi etc. have suffered more than anyone else in Gambian politics in the hands of Jammeh. So will you all sit by and see that sweat evaporate? or will you use your influence to finally bring to an end this unending dilema?
Finally, I have lot of respect and admiration for UPD supporters like Yahya Darboe, Manding Darboe, Etc. I know you are level headed and very responsible citizens. Please lets rally our brother for the future of our country. I know you can do it and you have a moral duty to continue the fight together. I count on you today more than ever. Together we shall overcome.
Peace
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"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2006 : 09:05:48
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| dbaldeh I do appreciate your comments but don't see any specific position Ministarial or otherwise for Hamat to steer in the stewardship process post Election 2006 in event of victory for them. |
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