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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 17:19:11
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APRC national mobiliser on kingship issue
By Sainey M.K. Marenah
Friday, April 08, 2011
 Picture: Mayor Yankuba Colley
Yankuba Colley, the National Mobiliser of the ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party is the latest to add his voice to the widely debated kingship issue, stressing that if Gambians want President Yahya Jammeh to be a king, he (Jammeh) will be crowned a king.
Colley, who was speaking in an interview with The Point yesterday, emphasized that President Jammeh is not telling anyone to campaign for him to become a king.
"However, if the Gambian people want him to be a king, he will be and no one can stop that because Gambia is a democratic state. If I feel like to campaign for Jammeh to become king, I can do so and no one can stop that," he said, adding that "if anyone feels that Jammeh cannot become a king, let him or her campaign against it."
In Colley's view, if Jammeh wants to be king, Gambians will go for a referendum, and they (Gambians) will vote for him to become a king.
The APRC national mobiliser's comments followed that of Ousainou Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party, who described the forthcoming presidential election as a defining moment for The Gambia's future.
Darboe, who also spoke in an interview with The Point, said if Gambians do not exercise their right to vote and vote wisely in the forthcoming election, then they will succeed in establishing a monarchy in this country.
"We are going to declare President Jammeh as winner again in November this year. Our party is not only a party, but we are here for the interest of the Gambian people," Colley stated.
According to Colley, the opposition in the country is never prepared until elections approach, adding that the APRC party was well-prepared, since its election into office.
"We are not election-hungry; we are not here to look for only elections; election or no election we are with the people. The APRC will sweep the polls massively; whether the opposition are together as a bunch or they are fragmented, we don't care," he said, adding that even if the opposition join forces, they will never pose a threat to the APRC.
He stated: "We are just going to fulfill our constitutional rights, but the victory is a foregone conclusion. There is no place in this country where you will not notice the APRC's development. There is no constituency, no district where the APRC did not bring development."
Colley also refuted allegations that elections in The Gambia are rigged, saying that it has never happened in this country.
"The opposition only make excuses when they lose, but they really know that people don't trust them; the Gambian people rejected them, they rejected them totally. We have already won the election because the Gambian people have rejected the opposition in this country.
In fact, the President will not go out to campaign. Who is he going to campaign with?" Colley asked.
He stated that considering the numerous developments brought in by President Jammeh and the APRC party, there is no need for President Jammeh to embark on a campaign.
"The APRC will increase its winning percentage and, if you don't mind, some of the opposition will lose their deposits. If the opposition does not mind, the APRC will win all National Assembly seats," he added.
Concluding, Colley described, as an insult, comments by the UDP leader that the 2011 election will define the future of The Gambia, saying that Gambians have already defined their future.
Source: The Point
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kobo
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toubab1020
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 18:50:43
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"However, if the Gambian people want him to be a king, he will be and no one can stop that because Gambia is a democratic state." |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 19:31:14
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Colley, who was speaking in an interview with The Point yesterday, emphasized that President Jammeh is not telling anyone to campaign for him to become a king.
"However, if the Gambian people want him to be a king, he will be and no one can stop that because Gambia is a democratic state. If I feel like to campaign for Jammeh to become king, I can do so and no one can stop that," he said, adding that "if anyone feels that Jammeh cannot become a king, let him or her campaign against it."
Wake up Yankuba ! |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 20:31:44
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Karamba, Gambia was a Kingdom and the 1970 referrendum is what changed it to a republic after the second referrendum. I will elaborate on this further and explain why a return is most likely inevitable given the political situation
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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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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 21:01:52
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| Indeed; if they want to campaign for Yahya's monarchy no one can stop them, but then is "the person,himself ,Akilamaa"; brave enough to declare himself wanting to be king?. I think not . He would hide behind the curtains of deceit and hope he will/could eventually crawl into that state of being. Perhaps that might be the cause of his final downfall,Julius Ceasar wanted the crown but pretended he did not when the so-called conspirators know what he was trying to do they brought him down in a bloody style.You know what; let him just try to get into that state and we shall see what follows. |
Edited by - kaanibaa on 08 Apr 2011 21:04:39 |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 03:50:09
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Kaanibaa,
You made good point there. Yankuba Colley needs a waking up. Moe, you never run out of it. What logic are you seeking to convey? Gambia was a kingdom? What?
Yes, if Gambia was a kingdom and things came to pass that it is no longer one, how do we get back there and by what urge? Well, with the thought pattern of Jammeh, it is normal to stage a coup because of corruption yet still use the past corruption experience as justification to stay corrupt. In that line, then it flows well to back-peddle the tracks of political history and name Gambia a kingdom. But will it be fair to permit a forceful coup made leader carry on?
He staged a coup and still has to answer for that. Now we carry on with him as king. How do we reconcile these inconsistences?
Wake up Yankuba! |
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Dembish
Gambia
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 11:28:09
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Yankubas's statement is a sheer manifstation of hypocricy and political ignorance.
In The Gambia today i find it diificult to understand that those in position will stoop to whatever level low to please jammeh.very sad situation folks. |
There is no egg without a chicken, and no chicken without egg. |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 11:41:23
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| How are alkalis 'elected' in Gambia? Anyone has info on this? |
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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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 19:31:11
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
Karamba, Gambia was a Kingdom and the 1970 referrendum is what changed it to a republic after the second referrendum. I will elaborate on this further and explain why a return is most likely inevitable given the political situation
Moe quote: "...Karamba, Gambia was a Kingdom and the 1970 referrendum is what changed it to a republic after the second referrendum..."
Well, the Gambia was a kingdom of sorts, alá "God save our precious queen, long live our precious queen, god save the queen bla! bla! bla! bla! bla! (Empire Day)"
And the 1970 referrendum (for Independence) was what changed it to a republic.
Just to put the records straight, Moe............................................................lol!
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Moe
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 20:59:33
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1965 Sir Dawda First Prime Minister right!! Who were the 4 or 5 Gambian Chief's running the protectorate and who directly or indirectly ruled the country from Mama Queen of England. I really ain't got time to elaborate on who ruled Gambia prior to the coming of Protectorate Peoples Party. These are Things as a Gambian you should know Kitab. Yes it was after the second referrendum that sir Dawda succeded to turn it to a republic and this was totally unacceptable the first time around it did not pass due to the possibility of it being an authoritarian regime which they all exhibit signs of. That was not what the Gambians wanted. It was the coalition formed by the UP and PPP meaning the protectorate one, including Sir Dawda who succeded in voting for a republic. The protectorate party was more geared towards the interest of Mandinka Boys living in Banjul and the guys from the protectorate it was a party that looked out for their interests, hence the rebirth of it due to criticism by the UP and Banjulians,it became the Peoples Progressive Party led by the Same individuals. The Gambia should have never been a republic the set up is not tailored for a true democracy and thats the very reason you have the opposition crying foul play 99% of the time. The republic will remain a one man show as long as it is in existence and if you want another breakdown I am here bro, bro...Something is funny and thats the reason the coalition of NADD never came to fruition, the leadership impasse is beyond your understanding. There is something these elites are aware of which is even if little ole Moe from Bantaba makes President. he can remain one as long as he pleases. Talking about fair and balanced Jawara just managed to try to make the PPP an all inclusive party kinda like the criss cross you see today but in all reality there was not a single Party that ever posed any threat to the PPP which led to 30 years of Misrule by the Founding Fathers. Jawara had a strategy and understoood what the republic meant and thus the reason through out his presidency he was more of a ceremonial figure, a King. "Pa BI", "The Queen" I doubt there was any difference. The rest I will save for Nyaris arguement for it just fits right into it. I will tell you all about the First Gambian Coalition and how Compromise which never works led to its dissolution and the historical party criss crossing in the 70s and early 80s. The Gambian constitution and the republic were never set up for the interest of the Nation and this is due to the over zealous nature of the politicians at the time and political psychophancy BTW in 1965 it was already established that it was an independent state with a Prime Minister, hope you got it this time around Kitab .................................................Peace |
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 ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 09 Apr 2011 21:36:01 |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 21:48:07
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Reminds me of what I chanted at, Park Bu Maak (aká McCarthy square, aká July 22rd something ) on Empire day, in khaki uniform, ca. 1965, ops!, before Gambia's liberation from colonialism!
God save the Queen
the fascist regime,
they made you a moron
a potential H-bomb.
God save the Queen
she ain't no human being.
There is no future
in England's dreaming
Don't be told what you want
Don't be told what you need.
There's no future
there's no future
there's no future for you
God save the Queen
we mean it man
we love our queen
God saves
God save the Queen
'cos tourists are money
and our figurehead
is not what she seems
Oh God save history
God save your mad parade
Oh Lord God have mercy
all crimes are paid.
When there's no future
how can there be sin
we're the flowers
in the dustbin
we're the poison
in your human machine
we're the future
you're future
God save the Queen
we mean it man
we love our queen
God saves
God save the Queen
we mean it man
there is no future
in England's dreaming
No future
no future for you
no fufure for me
Lyrics by: Sex Pistols
Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex... (1977)
God Save The Queen..................................L L
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Edited by - Kitabul Arerr on 10 Apr 2011 20:28:56 |
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 22:30:36
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| I agree that we were under the rule of the Queen, yet the difference is that the said rule was by a constitutional monarch who has no real or effective control of or over the ruled . She is still the head of the Commonwealth which we still are part of; as well as being the head of state of the UK too, that role is more ceremonial than that of a defactor monarch with super powers of a mighty king who reign over his subjects with a heavy hand. I fear Yahya as king would not be a better ruler than him as a president. Here is some one who was "elected " after overthrowing the legitimate government of that time, treating his people with such harshness and cruelty as if they were his subjects, if he now assumes the role of king that for me would be terrible ordeal for our people, may Allah save us from such a plight. |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 22:46:44
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King Yahya Jammeh of the Republic of the Gambia? A descendant from Cassamance? That will never happen.........................lol!
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 23:14:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
King Yahya Jammeh of the Republic of the Gambia? A descendant from Cassamance? That will never happen.........................lol!
The likes of Yankuba Colley could not have competed for the lowest paid job at Kanifing Municipal Council. With the rotten system of these gun criminals Yankuba feels big mouthed enough to fume about Yaya turning king. No, not all.
May be, just may be. Yaya is capable of trying that too but it is the end for him. Yaya Jammeh has no bit of shame. How dare you deflower a virgin republic, and now jumping on little girls as sex prey, then wanting to be what? King, no, no Yaya. Look into yourself. You are instigating the last big trouble to end the show. |
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Moe
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Posted - 10 Apr 2011 : 00:16:45
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Cmon guys you should all know about the Musa Mollohs and the king of the kombos not to mention barra etc. In 1964 the royal couple who visited Gambia when. We attained independence. Were ascorted by prime minister jawara and governor sir john to the Mansa Bengo .....gathering of the kings. If these kings decide to make jammeh king. I think ya'll gonna have to prove first and foremost that he is not fit to be king a status he already enjoys or fills.................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Karamba
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Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
King Yahya Jammeh of the Republic of the Gambia? A descendant from Cassamance? That will never happen.........................lol!
The likes of Yankuba Colley could not have competed for the lowest paid job at Kanifing Municipal Council. With the rotten system of these gun criminals Yankuba feels big mouthed enough to fume about Yaya turning king. No, not all.
May be, just may be. Yaya is capable of trying that too but it is the end for him. Yaya Jammeh has no bit of shame. How dare you deflower a virgin republic, and now jumping on little girls as sex prey, then wanting to be what? King, no, no Yaya. Look into yourself. You are instigating the last big trouble to end the show.
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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 ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 10 Apr 2011 01:04:18 |
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