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kobo
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 Posted - 22 Mar 2011 : 15:07:12
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REFER RELATED BANTABA GAMBIAN POLITICS TOPIC Building relations: Govt and the Independent Press UNDER http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10577
UPDATES
FIRST WITH;
1. Gainako on-line news CPJ: In Gambia, Jammeh asked to clarify Manneh's 'death' under http://www.gainako.com/news/news/2011/03/21/cpj-in-gambia-jammeh-asked-to-clarify-mannehs-death.html
2. Jollof on-line news President Jammeh asked to clarify Manneh's 'death'http://www.jollofnews.com/president-jammeh-asked-to-clarify-mannehs-death.html
THEN WHAT A VIBRANT PARTY, DYNAMISM, BEAUTY, IN THESE SELFLESS SACRIFICES, NATIONAL DUTIES, NO COMPLACENCY, NO DERELICTION OF DUTY AND ALWAYS ADDRESSING "BURNING ISSUES" FOR THE GAMBIA OUR HOMELAND
READ FOROYAA NEWSPAPER ON;
1. VERBATIM REPORT - THE PRESIDENT MEETS THE MEDIA - Burning Issues UNDER http://www.foroyaa.gm/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6430
2. PDOIS´ STATEMENT THE MEETING BETWEEN THE PRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE UNDER http://www.foroyaa.gm/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6432
QUOTES EXTRACTED ABOVE
- "We in PDOIS would like to affirm that contrary to what President Jammeh had said that it is not his aim to appease the media fraternity, democratic governance is inconceivable without appeasing the sovereign people.
The Constitution is very clear on this and we will never get tired of repeating its very words that “The Sovereignty of the Gambia resides in the people of the Gambia from whom all organs of Government derive their authority and in whose name and for whose welfare and prosperity the powers of government are to be exercised….” "
- "Democracy is government by consent. Consent comes through appeasement. A government has a role to lead by consent or rule by coercion. There is no middle road. Those who lead by consent are called democrats and those who rule by coercion are called tyrants Each government has to choose one system or the other."
- "We in PDOIS called on the executive to understand the motive and keep alive the call to rid the country of organised crime so that all will live in unity, freedom and peace each day. What all just Gambians have called for is diligent investigation into the killing of Deyda and the disappearance of Chief Manneh. This is not too much to ask for. All have heeded the call of the executive for information. All should forward the information available to them."
- "This is the aspiration of PDOIS. This is what we promise to work for if we ever take over the helm or take part in a coalition government that aims to truly lead by consent, reason and justice instead of ruling by coercion and might."
- "Be ready to judge us by our words and actions and not by our intentions."
GAMBIA MATTERS FOR ITS TRUE PATRIOTS
WAKE UP "Know yourselves, know your country, and the world. Then you shall be the architect of your own destiny. "
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sankalanka
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Posted - 22 Mar 2011 : 19:54:04
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"Be ready to judge us by our words and actions and not by our intentions."
Kobo, thanks for the forward and also the invaluable efforts you are putting in always referencing PDOIS'S statements, that are relevant to any given situation currently under our purview.
In PDOIS, there is definitely a government that is not in power. They are not waiting for the people to elect them first into office, before they implement try and error policies to govern. They are not asking the people to elect them first into office, before they tell them what they are going to do.
They provide alternative policies in all areas to that which obtains presently, and say in no uncertain terms how they are going to govern; what institutions and structures they will put in place, and also the manner and disposition in which they will shape and guide the transition to a true democratic dispensation.
They have provided enough yardsticks in promulgating all their policies: social, economic, political and cultural, in which the people will judge and hold them accountable. They have also articulated a well defined vision and mission that they believe, would meet the governance expectations of the people.
They have also created a public framework through which people can challenge and critique their work, giving impetus to those with better ideas to come forward and put what they have in the public domain. So far I haven't read anywhere yet where this challenge has been taken.
Although not a member, what kept my sympathy to this party is the ideals that they represent. The mission and vision they have clearly articulated; the aims and objectives they have identified, and the programs they have formulated in response to the need to build a peaceful, prosperous and a dignified country.
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Mar 2011 : 22:06:18
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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
LOOK AT THESE TWO COOMENTS;
"UDP is a government in waiting" Janyanfara WHAT ABOUT N.R.P 2nd "LARGEST" THROUGH YOUR OWN MICROSCOPE, FOCUS, LENSES, CRITERIA, BASIS AND PRIDE OF "LARGEST"; "DOMINANT" AND BASELESS "PARTY-LED" (IDEAS)
"In PDOIS, there is definitely a government that is not in power They are not waiting for the people to elect them first into office, before they implement try and error policies to govern. They are not asking the people to elect them first into office, before they tell them what they are going to do."Sankalanka
THANKS FOR THAT INPUT! Sankalanka
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Mar 2011 : 20:42:50
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INTERESTING QUOTES;
"All those who suppress dissent and crush political opponents are bound to alienate other sovereign citizens. The increase in the number of alienated people makes their suppression increasingly difficult. If they reach a stage where there is no peaceful outlet to their frustrations revolt becomes their only recourse. A mature leader would provide reforms and open up the sharing of wealth and power. A ruler would utilise the instrument of coercion to suppress revolts. This often leads to violent confrontations."
"This is precisely what has happened in Libya. There is no doubt that the Libyan people do not want their sovereignty to be negated."FOROYAA |
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