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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28 Feb 2011 : 22:14:29
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Darboe takes IEC to task
In the build-up to the forthcoming Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and party leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has emphasized the need for the Independent Electoral Commission, (IEC), to speak out on its plans and preparations, especially with regard to the general voter registration.
In an exclusive interview with this reporter, Darboe said that since the IEC conducted a mock voter registration trial in the Greater Banjul Area to test the effectiveness of the proposed biometric voter registration, the UDP has not heard from the Commission again, noting that the UDP expected the IEC to commence voter registration since January this year.
"There is no doubt that the IEC is having funding problems, but we hope that this will be resolved so as to ensure the conduct of a credible voter registration, which will be made available to all the political parties.
"This is important because the credibility of any election rests on the credibility of the voter registration process. If that is credible and transparent, then one can begin the process of having a transparent process," Darboe added.
According to the UDP leader, those who said that the opposition will not make it in the coming elections are dreaming, as the opposition has the potential to effect change, as already demonstrated in Kiang and other parts of the country.
"The opposition does not have access to the state media. If we were having access to the state broadcaster, then the recent mass defection of over one hundred APRC supporters to the UDP should also be shown on television," Darboe added.
In Darboe's view, there is not only the possibility of an opposition alliance, but there is also a higher probability of an opposition alliance. "We have the ability to unseat President Jammeh in 2011, and we will do it," Darboe continued.
"The IEC really cannot sponsor political parties. It is an umpire during elections, so it does not support political parties. It has no mandate to support or provide funding for political parties, and I do not think other IEC in other parts of the world have that mandate too," he went on.
The leader of the largest opposition party in the country underscored the need for a Democracy Fund for The Gambia, which he said was recommended by the former chairman of the IEC, Bishop Tilewa Johnson, adding that this will enable political parties to benefit from such funds.
Courtesy of The Point; www.thepoint.gm
Forwarded by UDP United Kingdom
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 17:46:33
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| The nail on the right position. Thanks Darboe you are the man! |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Mar 2011 : 17:28:36
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Politics of opportunism is all about romanticising, praise singing, clapping of hands and funfair 
WHAT TO APPLAUD Nothing new is said but on VERY SERIOUS NOTE AS QUOTED;
"In Darboe's view, there is not only the possibility of an opposition alliance, but there is also a higher probability of an opposition alliance. "We have the ability to unseat President Jammeh in 2011, and we will do it," Darboe continued."
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Santanfara
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Posted - 06 Mar 2011 : 20:55:53
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Kobo or Malick, why do you pretend to laugh when there is nothing worth laughing about? Laughingly
If somebody finds a statement appealing, what has that got to do with your objection of him or her expressing such sentiment? You are very funny dude...You reveal your low level of tolerance or clownish politics..
I guess you have forgotten about your own romanticism and politics of opportunism and saintly praise singing of your Pan-Africanist Mr Africa.. Laugh |
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 - 07 Mar 2011 : 03:21:26
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Am not bothered on petty issues and any attempt to derail on irrelevant issues or divert of attention from main focus of topic
REPEATING! Nothing new but ON VERY SERIOUS NOTE;
"In Darboe's view, there is not only the possibility of an opposition alliance, but there is also a higher probability of an opposition alliance. "We have the ability to unseat President Jammeh in 2011, and we will do it," Darboe continued."
MOST IMPORTANTLY THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE VERY ENCOURAGING AND HOPEFULLY THEY CAN WORK IT OUT |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 10 Mar 2011 : 18:05:59
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The doors are always open for our brother oppositions.These doors shall never close.
"You can take the horse to the sea but can never force it to drink" |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Mar 2011 : 20:34:55
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YOU NOW APPEAR TO BE SENSIBLE
THEY ARE SOBER THOUGHTS AND DIFFERENT FROM HARD-LINE AND DIVISIVE VIEWS
ITS WELCOMING STATEMENTS FOR A COMMON GOAL AND UNITY |
Edited by - kobo on 10 Mar 2011 20:36:28 |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 10 Mar 2011 : 22:32:35
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| You are always welcomed if you ever need political enlightenment.UDP is and has always been a party for the people by the people Darboe leads but not rule.Each is free to decide and contribute. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 10:54:07
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| THANKS FOR BEING A GOOD AMBASSADOR OF YOUR PARTY UDP AND SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE! |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 12:15:25
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Just as always I love all opposition political parties I just happen to agree with the UDP'S approach and much more they happen to be closer to our collective goal which is a peaceful fulfillment of the removal of a tyrant by the people's power not by force but by voting Jammeh out.Yahya Jammeh has shown Gambians he cares less about the plight of the people. Most resent was the the criminal detention of KMC Leader Mai Fatty's parents by the Jammeh regime.What have they done to deserve being detained? Is it now a crime to show support to one's son?
We all know commissioner Omar Khan is a womaniser Prostitute and hard core bandit. I have worked with him and I knew him more than his wives.This are the kind of Gambian that should be send to the gallow if we had no religion. They served Jawara with corruption and now are bowing to Jammeh with cruelty and dark heart.
The police in Basse, are the worst of the Gambia police force.I remember a time when the market was distroyed and when reconstructed, Muna Njie an APRC woman councilor seized all stalls belonging to oppositions and gave it out to APRC supporters.There was a big riot and the police came to protect Muna Njie's compound because many people outside Basse do not know what transpires in Basse.............Some things are best left unsaid!
Gambians should do everything to remove Yahya Jammeh from power otherwise after him I fear for our SMILING COAST. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 12:49:13
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YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO SUPPORT YOUR PARTY BUT SOME OF YOUR COMMENTS ARE OUT OF ORDER?
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 12:52:41
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| Like wise most of yours.Don't you realise man's inperfection even your Leader Halifa is not perfect.So if I can't lecture you on matters of politics, You too can't lecture me my brother. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 12:56:20
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Originally posted by Janyanfara
Like wise most of yours.Don't you realise man's inperfection even your Leader Halifa is not perfect.So if I can't lecture you on matters of politics, You too can't lecture me my brother.
WHY CAN'T YOU LEAVE HALIFA SALLAH'S PERSONALITY AND INTEGRITY OUT OF OUR EXCHANGES? THESE ARE MY OPINIONS
SOME COMMENTS ARE TOTALLY OUT OF ORDER AND IMPERFECTION IS SOMETHING ELSE
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Mar 2011 : 13:01:47
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Originally posted by Janyanfara
Just as always I love all opposition political parties I just happen to agree with the UDP'S approach and much more they happen to be closer to our collective goal which is a peaceful fulfillment of the removal of a tyrant by the people's power not by force but by voting Jammeh out.
SO "NOT BY FORCE" CONTRADICTS OPINIONATED STATEMENTS FROM THIS BANTABA GAMBIAN POLITICS TOPIC UDP-UK: Yahya Jammeh Must Go!!!, UNDER http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10484&whichpage=3
PLEASE REVIEW MY COMMENTS ON TOPIC ABOVE |
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kobo
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 00:37:56
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Kobo,
Can you see how dull you are?
Can you coat me ever saying Jammeh should be removed by force?
Accusing everyone everywhere as if you the best.I belief Jammeh is even better than you.Because you perambulate every where with little or no tangible or credible source to your allegations.
How could you accuse someone you barely knew? |
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