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Moe
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 Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 19:32:35
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Friday, June 17, 2011
The Gambian leader has expressed confidence that he will score a landslide victory at the forthcoming presidential elections, saying that his party, the ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) will teach the opposition a lesson in the November 24th polls.
His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, who alongside the First Lady of the Republic, Her Excellency Madam Zeineb Yahya Jammeh registered to acquire their first-ever biometric voters’ card was speaking Thursday afternoon at State House in Banjul during an interview with journalists. The First Family, who got registered in the presence of the chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Alhaji Mustapha Carayol, and the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, Ousman Jammeh were exercising their constitutional rights as other Gambians in the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise which kicked-off on the 5th May and ends today, 17th June 2011. Their registration comes at a time when the IEC has almost registered over 800,000 voters in their over month-long exercise.
“Gambians are very grateful people and they are development-oriented. We are going to teach the opposition a lesson – for all the oppositions in Africa that oppose progressive development-oriented governments. This will be the final forty days charity for opposition in this country. I have been swearing and of course there will be areas that do not want development – they can vote for the opposition – that’s their problem. This will be the fourth election and so enough is enough. This time around it is very clear that if you vote against development; don’t expect development,” the Gambian leader stated, while renewing his relentless stance in defending and protecting the interest and resources of the Gambia, and Africa in general. The Gambian leader asserted that in defending the resources and interests of The Gambia, he doesn’t mind what title being given to him by detractors.
‘Best electoral system’
Commenting on The Gambia’s electoral system, President Jammeh underpinned that this country’s electoral system “is the best” , saying it is full proved. This, he noted is why all those countries where elections are rigged will not use The Gambia’s electoral system. The unique and transparent nature of The Gambia’s electoral system, President Jammeh posited, would not encourage others to use it due to the fact that it cannot be rigged or be cheated.
He maintained that the country’s electoral system, cannot be faulted, asserting that anyone who said elections in this country are not free and fair is not truthful in the sense that no results can be sent to the IEC headquarters from any polling station without all the parties confirming that this are the number of votes counted. The president noted that in The Gambia’s electoral system, the votes are counted in the presence of every representative, with the results then signed and endorsed by all the representatives of political parties at the polling station before they are sent to the IEC headquarters for announcement.
He continued: “So, now where would you cheat because I don’t expect that my APRC representative there would allow APRC to be cheated and then sign knowing that APRC has been cheated. But you see the problem here is that if you have enemies [whom] even if you dance in water they said you are raising dust. They can say whatever they want but one thing I know I will not change my position vis-à-vis my defense for Africa or blacks; and I will not change my position vis-à-vis the defense of the interest of the Gambian people. That’s what I live for and that’s what I [will] die for. Let them say what they want to say.”
The Gambian leader observed that most of those people talking are not even Gambians in view of the fact that they have already sold their country; denounced their citizenship of this country to become citizens of other countries. “Unfortunately they end up becoming dish washers. They should not blame anybody for that because they have denounced their citizenship. What type of Gambians are we talking about? People that can sell their country just to have citizenship of another country that are advanced. So you don’t listen to those people,” he stated. The president further stated that those people can say whatever they want; pointing out that what is important is for the Gambians to vote for whom they want to. “I don’t care who say the election is not fair or is fair. As long as Gambians are satisfied for voting whom they want, that is the most important thing,” he added.
Biometric voter registration system
Also commenting on the new biometric voter registration system, a digital process, which is being used in the country’s electoral system for the first time, the Gambian leader described as very high quality the voters’ card it produces. He expressed his government’s resolve to strive for any system, be it electoral or otherwise, that will ensure there is transparency and no corruption.
Proud of IEC
President Jammeh also noted that his government is very proud of the IEC, recalling that the idea of the IEC in Africa started in The Gambia. He recalled: “When we set up the PIEC [Provisional Independent Electoral Commission in December 1995], how many countries in Africa had IEC because the elections are either entrusted to the Ministry of the Interior in Francophone African countries and Ministry of Local Governments in Anglophone African countries. So we came up with a permanent structure or institution called the Independent Electoral Commission. In some countries they set it up shortly before elections and dissolve them after elections. The idea of free and transparent election came from us. The former system, it was the permanent secretary, Ministry of Local Governments who was the returning officer and they say there was democracy.”
Register to vote
The Gambian leader enjoined all those Gambians of voting age to not only register but vote in the upcoming elections; saying it is their constitutional right to decide the future leadership of this country. “The power that you have is your voters’ card. So I think every Gambian of voting age should really come out and register. But it is not only good to have the voters’ card but also important for you to vote. In some countries it is a criminal offence not to vote because it is a constitutional requirement that all people of voting age should vote because by doing that you are demonstrating that you have a say in the way you are governed,” he underscored.
The Gambian leader however cautioned that the biometric voters’ card is not a national identity card, thus enjoining all that have registered to ensure a safe keeping for their cards until November 24th when they should vote.
Author: by Hatab Fadera
Source:http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/opposition-to-be-taught-a-lesson-in-2011-election-declares-president-jammeh-as-the-first-family-gets
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 16:07:03
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A darn reason why all other countries will not use The Gambia’s electoral system, Quote:
"...‘Best electoral system’
Commenting on The Gambia’s electoral system, President Jammeh underpinned that this country’s electoral system “is the best” , saying it is full proved  . This, he noted is why all those countries where elections are rigged will not use The Gambia’s electoral system..."
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 19:13:49
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| Kitab, Hamat Bah is certain that this is one of the best registrations thus far and Mr Gomez is not complaining either. This just solidifies the FACT that Mr Jammeh is Right , it is full proof, Lets watch and see which politicians will be using vote rigging as an excuse..............................Lol |
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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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 19:29:40
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RED ALERTS!
1. "“The image of this country is more important that any political leader’s ambition. If you decide to contest, you must understand that you must win or lose, but if you lose, you accept it. This is what is going to happen; they (the opposition) are going to lose. I know the terrain,” he said."WAA JUWARA
2. "Thus, the 2011 presidential election results are a foregone conclusion! You do not have to be a political scientist or bantaba pundit to figure this one out. It seems all Gambians know this except the party leaders that plan to run and be humiliated. Jammeh and his APRC party will trounce any and all who dare stand his way. He has the money, arms and threatens to use them, which he will, if cornered."Dr. Abdoulie Saine
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 20:31:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
Kitab, Hamat Bah is certain that this is one of the best registrations thus far and Mr Gomez is not complaining either. This just solidifies the FACT that Mr Jammeh is Right , it is full proof, Lets watch and see which politicians will be using vote rigging as an excuse..............................Lol
Again, a dang good reason why all other countries will not use The Gambia’s electoral system, Quote:
"...Jammeh is Right, it is full proof , Lets watch and see which politicians will be using vote rigging as an excuse..............................Lol..."
BTW, Moe, here's a hint. Remember this George W Bush quote? "..."There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again." - Sept. 17, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn..."LL!
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Edited by - Kitabul Arerr on 18 Jun 2011 20:43:29 |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 20:52:34
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| The Best in The whole of West Africa 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 ..... |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:02:02
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"President Jammeh underpinned that this country’s electoral system “is the best” , saying it is full proved. This, he noted is why all those countries where elections are rigged will not use The Gambia’s electoral system."
Either the reporter or chief Jammeh is missing something out. "FULL PROVED" according to president Jammeh could mean PROOF of clean electoral process. For the reporter, we expected the information conveyed to be "FOOLPROOF" which one imagines is what chief Jammeh meant by his take of how perfect the Gambia electoral precess projects aginst rest of the world.
I am with Kitabul on the count that if the electoral process of Gambia turns out to be so fraudulent then nobody wants to use it. But chairman Jammeh insists that those who rely on vote rigging will not stand the perfection of Gambia's electoral process.
However, Gambia earns very high reputation for vote and electoral malpractice all the years captain Jammeh ventured into the political arena.
One may conclude that the deep wound is plastered to near perfection for anyone to see. Will Jammeh be genuine enough to leave the poltical arena on clean sheet ? We don't need PROOF that he can carry on till he falls down. Let other people try too.
Good job Mr Jammeh, but your time is up. |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:04:10
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Flattered, but I'm not a journalist, if the "compliments" are directed at Kitab-Ul-Arrer.....................lol!
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
645 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:10:25
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Karamba, Moe, with due respect, has been caught, literally, with his pants down, in a frantic Copy & Paste posting exercise.....................ll!
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Edited by - Kitabul Arerr on 18 Jun 2011 21:11:58 |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:16:16
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| If you ever catch me with my Dabakurto down you just might be BLINDED for life,A true "Gumbo Disco".. Your brothers just made a typo error Full proof , fool proof samething we got the picture..........................................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 18 Jun 2011 21:24:59 |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:48:57
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Originally posted by Moe
If you ever catch me with my Dabakurto down you just might be BLINDED for life,A true "Gumbo Disco".. Your brothers just made a typo error Full proof , fool proof samething we got the picture..........................................Peace
LMAO, Moe. You're invaluable here on Bantaba.......................................................................LL!
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 21:52:20
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You mean VVIP, MVP, and all those beautiful and sexy titles.......Peace
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 22:06:40
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Not to mention, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, conquering Lion of Bantaba. But don't
be too greedy, claiming more titles than you deserve.......................................lol!
And Humble Thy Self!
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 18 Jun 2011 : 22:16:39
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| You will soon make Karamba very angry so you better slow your roll, Nobody wants to see a Dabakurto King crowned.........................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 ..... |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jun 2011 : 21:28:28
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| Moe when you get crowned, I will be the first to share that joy of it. I know you are alkready king in your own territory. What I don't buy is the stuff peddled by paramount chief Demba Sanyang to have captain Jammeh turned into king or stay on till doomsday. If it was not for change, Jammeh could not be where he is. He has to let change flow. It does not have to stop at him for the world to end. That gives the impression that unless he is a made king for then let world end come. That is really bad. Chairman Jammeh has to reason and not permit passion take whole of him. |
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Moe
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Posted - 20 Jun 2011 : 01:55:48
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| If I ever get crowned Karamba!! we are all getting crowned, thats when we will have kings duking it out daily in cyberspace, Democracy is funny and every man has the right to make a choice or take up a position, Paramount chief Sanyang can say whatever he wants to say but it has to be sold to the people first. Imagine not a single clause in the Gambian constitution for a presidential term limit since Independence, and the people bought it. All this was sold to the people and they bought it anyhow, who am I to stop anyone from their political aspirations. You can try but how well will you succedd thats the question. I personally believe President Jammeh is left to do the dirty work of Gambians, he can only be thanked for his efforts. Look what awaited gambians after Jawara, The AJJ intervention is like a miracle if you know any better. Gambia is a country of traitors and disbelievers, this I cyber Moe will assure you. If you ever become a King Karamba just watch out for your own Brothers and sisters....This is word from the wise........................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 ..... |
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