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Biran
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
 Posted - 04 Jun 2006 : 17:08:22
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Issued by Musa Jeng - STGDP
STGDP, once again is sadden that the coming together for a unitary alliance continues to be a challenge. As Gambians continue to look for a way out by coming up with different proposals, the political protagonist continue to either stay muted, or make statements that are not helping in bringing about reconciliation. The biggest cliché: I am open to the idea of coming together, is expounded by all the parties concern, as long as it is in their terms. As for all of us in the Diaspora, the very engine that was driving this locomotive of the alliance has found ourselves getting caught up in partisanship. There is total agreement that there is a need for the parties to come together, saying it thousand times more is not going to make it happen. There should be an honest and meaningful action from the players to give ourselves chance to broker a deal. It is paramount that coming together is fundamental, but most important is how we come together. This can have a direct impact to !
our chance of winning.
Below, is a proposal from STGDP that was sent to both NADD and UDP-NRP couple of months ago? As we continue to wait for their responses. All of us in the Diaspora, especially the very people that have a played a pivotal role in this effort should come back together and make this thing happen. Folks, months ago when the opposition leaders were arrested and taken to Mile 2, there was a phone conference attended by over sixty individuals. We were brought together by anger, frustration but also a belief that collectively we have to do something. I am appealing to everyone who was on that conference call, that we can make it happen and now is the time to at least play our last card.
We have been there at the beginning, and continue to go through the difficulties, the nuances, the political jockeying and have gotten to know the players. We can definitely give it another shot. Below is the proposal. We have tried to come up with something that will not only bring them together, but will also the how that can bring everyone on board enthusiastically to give us a chance of winning.
April 18, 2006
The Secretary General
NADD
Banjul, the Gambia.
After engaging Gambians all around the world, with all shades of political and partisan persuasions, STDGP has concluded that pursuing a coalition is an effort that cannot be given up on. The commonality that every Gambian that we spoke to has is that a coalition of opposition parties is the sure way of bringing an end the president Jammeh’s rule of tyranny. We went further and sounded party leaders from NADD and UDP-NRP, and there is still a commitment to a coalition as a strategy to contest the October 2006 elections.
Fellow Gambians, STGDP still held the belief that it is incumbent upon all of the players to give Gambians what they want – the opportunity to vote against tyranny. As we all begin to deal with the political realities with the NADD concept as a strategy to remove tyranny and replace it with democracy, STGDP refuses to give up and will never give up on the idea of a coalition and we hope our proposal and suggestions will be considered with honesty and be given your quick and utmost thoughts as time is running out on all Gambians hungry for change. We would still like to engage the opposition in finding a way out and a common ground that would give us the opportunity to build the forces of change through coalition of political parties.
This will be the proposed way forward to bring about a one team political opposition, which will run against president Jammeh in the upcoming October 2006 General elections. This proposal attempts to find a compromise, by dealing with what is regarded as the BIG ISSUES: who becomes the leader of this cooperation and under what political entity will this cooperation operates. This is not to say that these are the only big issues, but we thought it is important to highlight some of the critical issues. The political reality as it is, we have the NADD Alliance and the UDP-NRP Alliance. Both parties need to give, demonstrate flexibility and focus on the big price: the removal of president Jammeh. Below is a foundation of a frame work that can be a start up to bring the forces together and once again your utmost cooperation will be highly appreciated?
This new cooperation will exist under the entity of NADD/UDP-NRP Alliance, more like the Rainbow coalition in Kenya. Both entities shall remain independent with their political programs, platforms, manifestos and internal agreements. This will be a loose alliance out of which a candidate will become the presidential candidate, only to run under an INDEPENDENT TICKET.
A. The real focus of this alliance is a strategic move to contest the upcoming election with one presidential candidate.
B. Both the NADD and the UDP-NRP Alliance have already chosen a leader – and one of these individuals will become the leader of the cooperation, and by default the other will become the vice presidential candidate.
C. In each of these alliances are compositions of individual parties: UDP, NRP, PPP, NDAM and PDOIS. All of the leaders of these parties are to participate fully in this cooperation, and to play a vital role in the formation of a new government after the presidential election is won.
D. This is only cooperation between the two alliances, and will not address or govern other internal agreements within alliances outside of the cooperation.
E. As part of this program, the presidential candidate who will be running under the independent ticket will be one of the leaders from the two Alliances, and by default the other leader will be the running mate and the Vice president. In addition, under the arrangement all the other three executive leaders will hold cabinet offices in the new government to be determined by all the parties.
F. A constitutional amendment is recommended so that the president cannot dismiss as he wishes without the participation of all the leaders.
G. After one term of five years, the president, vice president and cabinet members can then run under their own party banners.
We are looking forward to hearing from you very soon.
Yours truly,
STGDP
CC: UDP - NRP
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blackerberry2004
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Posted - 05 Jun 2006 : 17:54:14
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Darboe has to understand that 50 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing. It is time for him to stop giving ultimatums and compromise for the benefit of The Gambia. Darboe/Sallah ticket or Sallah/Darboe ticket is the only workable compromise. He should not be hell bent on dictating the terms of the proposed alliance as to compromise is to give and take and not take all. He should demonstrate to every concern Gambian that he is not selfish to the detriment of the whole country. He should also be willing to stick to whatever he is a signatory to (as he has led us to believe). Darboe should also accept disagreements and criticisms (and not run away from the ‘heat’). As a leader of 1.5 million people, one should expect dissenting views, otherwise one would be a dictator. Darboe’s actions, to tell you the truth, are worrisome as he is currently displaying traits of a dictator.
Please, for those who know Darboe, ask him to compromise; otherwise, he is no better than Jammeh. I do not doubt that Halifa (or NADD) would have a problem letting Darboe lead as long as he is willing to stick to the original MOU that he agreed upon. Time is running out!!!
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
1350 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2006 : 21:01:27
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Guys I think its more to it than meet the eye.
(1) All the oppositions wants to remove Jammeh in the next election
(2)All the opposition want to gain the confidence of the Gambian people that they in a better possition to govern more effectively than Jammeh.
(3)All the opposition despite their difference knew the obstacles to their success in the forth comming election.
Yet with all the above if they still cannot put away their individual differences and come together for the good of both parties,then what else is it there for anyone to say?
GAMBIA IS MORE THAN ALL OF THEM AND I PERSONALLY FEEL IF NOT GREED,THEN IT IS SELFISHNESS FOR THESE PEOPLE TO SIMPLY FORGET THAT IT IS NOT A MATTER OF TRYING TO MARRY A NEW BRIDE BUT RULE A COUNTRY WITH PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT CULTURAL,ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS.#
(1)They have truely shown their true colours even b4 voting day.
(2)They have betrayed the people by breaking their first promise during the forming of the NADDcoalition at the bover-zone.This is not only Darboe but all the varrious factions of the oppositional divide.
(3)The political difference between Waa Juwara of NDAM Party, Omar Jallow of PPP,Ahmad Bah of NRP and Ousainou Darboe of UDP must be set aside.Does who blame Ousainou should blame all the rest otherwise you will be considered biased because if you don't know the root of the problem,you can't resolve the problem.Their difference has thus.....see (4)
(4)They have unofficially given the country to Jammeh again for another five years.
We need a sign now or never.
Peace
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Biraago
Gambia
173 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2006 : 23:04:16
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It is dicision time for every single Gambain as a sovereign person. We should individually decide on the program and leadership we think are best suited.
Trusting our selves is the only solution.
We are now at a stage when we don't need to blame anyone but ourselves if there is failure. We have clear choices.
No more sentimentality because no nation has been emencipated by self-pity.
Stand for what you belief in and fight for it's success. |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2006 : 16:46:35
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biraggo, quote decision time again for gambians, We are now at a stage when we don't need to blame anyone but ourselves if there is failure. We have clear choices. Can I ask what are the choices right now for gambians.
What do each of the parties stand for. I have not read or heard of a mandate for each of the parties. they all seem to be disagreeing on minor points. right now if I am correct there are three main political parties. has any of the made the "Vote for me" speech, and the "What my party will do for the country".
Have I missed something. Right now yaya, could visit the rural areas and claim all votes, because the opposition parties are not visiting anybody. |
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