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toubab1020
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 Posted - 07 Oct 2013 : 20:34:16
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I think that this Editorial is very clear and points out factors that exist in the electoral system in Gambia, any comments from any politicos?
THE NEED FOR DECENCY AND CIVILITY IN OUR NATIONAL POLITICS
Foroyaa Editorial: Published on Monday, 07 October 2013
A review of the results of the 2006 Presidential Elections would reveal that Ousainou Darboe had more votes than Halifa Sallah in Banjul while Halifa Sallah had more votes than Ousainou Darboe in both Wuli East and Wuli West. Yahya Jammeh had more votes than both in the two areas.
People belonging to different religions and ethno-linguistic groups have given their support to different political parties and personalities who are not related to them in any way.
Civility and political decency requires that in fighting their political battles, words of political leaders are tempered with respect and decency so as not to offend the sensibilities of those who have rendered their support for them without considering their origin.It is time to unite our diverse people to prove man’s brotherhood. The message of the National Anthem is clear even if it is not gender sensitive.
When the President of Iran met Obama, his supporters applauded him while some of his opponents threw shoes at his motorcade. A government should not compare itself with an individual. A government comprises many individuals. The same goes for a political party. Any Government or political party which engages in sectionalist diatribes is paving the way for its self destruction since it would be alienating its support base. Hence we hope all political actors in the Gambia will promote the culture of diversity and tolerance in the country in matters of religion and ethno – linguistic origin.
We have made it very clear that the Visa scam affects people in all sides of the political spectrum. People are just seeking for greener pastures. The very supporters of a government today could become its opponents tomorrow. Hence the issue should not be reduced to UDP and APRC Government issue. Now that it had been broadcast that the people involved are asking for clemency, the state should show that it does not intend to politicise the issue and allow the whole stressful atmosphere to diffuse.
The quicker we turn a new page, the better for all decent Gambians who want to live in the spirit of good neighbourliness regardless of our ethno linguistic differences.
http://www.foroyaa.gm/editorial/14297-the-need-for-decency-and-civility-in-our-national-politics
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Oct 2013 : 01:16:03
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Ousainou Darboe also had far more votes in Halifa Sallah's home constituency of Serrekunda Central in 2006. That is worth noting too.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2013 : 01:43:27
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PROUD TO BE PART OF "MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY"!  
It has incremental benefits on the electorates and is working for Morgan Tsvangirai in Zimbabwe. Results in recent Zimbabwe elections demoted him from power sharing to outright victory for THE INCUMBENT OLD MAN! |
Edited by - kobo on 08 Oct 2013 01:52:16 |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2013 : 02:15:20
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| Well That's TWO politicos who are interested,any more want to post ? Could be a HOT TOPIC with 20 or more postings ! was a bit lonely writing on my own! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2013 : 02:19:46
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Ousainou Darboe also had far more votes in Halifa Sallah's home constituency of Serrekunda Central in 2006. That is worth noting too.
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IT IS NOTED AND THESE WERE RELEVANT RESULTS;
1. 2006 PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS BY CONSTITUENCY;
SERREKUNDA CENTRAL TOTAL VOTES
1. Yahya Jammeh APRC 11,395
2. Alh. Ousainou Darboe UDP 4,908
3. Halifa Sallah NADD 2,182
SOURCE: IEC 2006 Presidential Election Results By Constituency
2. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 2007 RESULTS
SERREKUNDA CENTRAL TOTAL VOTES
1. Ousainou Sainey Jaiteh APRC 6386
2. Alagie Fatty UDP 1548
3. Halifa Sallah NADD 4302
SOURCE: IEC 2006 Presidential Election Results
3. FINAL NET GAIN 28 VOTES IN FAVOR OF NADD AS FOLLOWS;
UDP 4908 + 1548 = 6456
NADD 2182 + 4302 = 6484 |
Edited by - kobo on 08 Oct 2013 02:54:34 |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2013 : 09:30:42
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Well That's TWO politicos who are interested,any more want to post ? Could be a HOT TOPIC with 20 or more postings ! was a bit lonely writing on my own!
Part of Editorial highlights tribalism and it is a reaction to the vicious disparaging tribal slurs from recent Secretary General's GRTS (national televised) speech. Example given portrayed that if "ethno-linguistic groups" or tribal support/politics were to come into play in areas mentioned and candidates banking on it); Halifa Sallah (who may be considered wollof would have been rallying for wollof votes)and won in BANJUL (WHERE WOLLOF ARE HIGHLY CONCENTRATED) and Lawyer Ousainou Darboe (who is mandinka and would also be rallying for mandinka votes) and won in BOTH WULI EAST & WULI WEST (WHERE MANDINGO ARE MORE INHABITANTS) but results of 2006 noted depicts a different situation; as pointed out in the Editorial that "People belonging to different religions and ethno-linguistic groups have given their support to different political parties and personalities who are not related to them in any way."
I can see the reason why results of SERREKUNDA CENTRAL (Halifa Sallah's constituency) was not referred because its metropolitan harder to determine which ethnic group can have more impact in tribal politics
Related Gambian politics topic UDP as a Mandingka group "Will Never Rule Gambia" |
Edited by - kobo on 08 Oct 2013 15:19:46 |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2013 : 15:01:30
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More observations from Foroyaa:
Editorial
OFFICE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND POLITCAL OFFICE SHOULD NOT BE MIXED
Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2013 16:23 | Written by Ousman Njie
A Person holding an office in the public service has the right to work up to 60 years when he or she is due for retirement. A person occupying political office depends on mandate given by the people through the vote. The person holding public office is not supposed to appear partisan when performing one’s duty. This is the code of conduct established for such officers. Section 222 of the Constitution states:
“(1) A public officer shall respect and comply with the law and shall conduct himself or herself at all times in a manner which promotes confidence in the integrity of public office.
(2) A public officer shall acquire such professional competence to enable him or her to perform the functions of his or her office with efficiency. He or she shall dispose promptly of the business of his or her office, shall devote adequate time to his or her duties, be punctual in attending work and expeditious in bringing to a conclusion any matter under his or her attention. A public officer shall require his or her staff to observe the same standards.
(3) A public officer shall not, in the course of his or her official functions and without lawful excuse, do or cause to be done any action which is prejudicial to the rights of any other person.
(4) In the exercise of his or her duties, a public officer shall avoid nepotism and favouritism.
(5) A public officer shall not encourage others to convey the impression that they are in a special position to influence him or her.
(6) A public officer shall take appropriate action with regard to contravention of this Code by members of his or her staff or others subject to his or her control.
(7) A public officer who does any act prohibited by this Code through an agent shall himself or herself be deemed to have done such act.
(8) A public officer who exercises judicial functions shall:
(a) maintain order and decorum in judicial proceedings before him or her;
(b) be patient, dignified and courteous to all litigants, witnesses, legal practitioners and others in the exercise of such functions, and shall require similar conduct from his her staff and others subjected to his or her control.
(c) Abstain from comment about the outcome of any pending or anticipated legal proceedings in any court in The Gambia and require similar abstention from his or her staff and others subject to his or her control;
FINANCIAL
(9) A public officer shall not hold more than one full-time public office in respect of which he or she is paid as a salary. (10) A public officer shall not put himself or herself in a position where his or her personal interest conflicts with his or her duties or responsibilities.
(11) A public officer shall not ask for or accept any property or benefits of any kind for himself or herself or any other person on account of anything done or omitted to be done by him or her in the course of his or her duties. The receipt of any gift or benefit from or on behalf of a commercial firm, business enterprise or a person having or negotiating a contract with the government shall be deemed to be in contravention of this paragraph unless the contrary is established.
(12) A public officer shall only accept gifts or benefits from relatives and friends to such extent and on such occasions as are customary. However, the receipt of any gift or donation by a public officer on any public or official occasions shall, if surrendered to the office, department or agency represented by the public officer, not be treated as a contravention of this Code.
(13) A person holding an office in a public service or any disciplined force shall not-
(a) allow his or her political inclinations to interfere with the discharge of his or her official duties;
(b) be a member of, or take part in any association of persons which might prevent him or her from impartially discharging his or her duties; or
(c) take part in any activities which cast doubt on his or her capacity to deal impartially with matters or issues which are the concern of his or her public office or which interfere with the performance of his or her public duties.”
We therefore hope that the President will review the Practice of making the Head of the Civil service to wear the cap of a civil servant and political appointee at the same time.
http://www.foroyaa.gm/editorial/14306-office-in-the-public-service-and-politcal-office-should-not-be-mixed |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2013 : 13:34:56
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More from Foroyaa along the same lines:
Editorial
A GOVERNMENT MUST GET USED TO PUBLIC SCRUTINY TO LIVE AT PEACE WITH ITSELF
Published on Wednesday, 09 October 2013 20:11 | Written by Ousman Njie
The only Government that could live at peace with itself is one that could look at itself in the mirror and wipe out its blemishes.All Governments on earth are under public scrutiny.
The reason for this is simple. Government controls finances, Police forces, Armies, intelligence agencies and prisons. This is what is called state power.
Any person who controls such powers should also be controlled by law, public opinion, sound reasoning and conscience. Any government that allows such four dictates is bound to earn public confidence and trust. Any government that honours the four restraining instruments with disregard is bound to be isolated from the people.
In our view, one of the weaknesses of the Government of the Gambia is its condoning of detention without trial. The most recent case is that of Fatou Camara. The law that established time limit for detention without trial and pegged it at 72 hours does not want anyone to be subjected to duress, maltreatment or other abuse that could lead to forced confession. The state has nothing to gain by detaining a person beyond the limit established by law only to release the person later.
If it does so, its leaders should not be angry if they are accused of violation of human rights. Instead they should accept their shortcomings and try to comply with their own constitutional provisions. Pointing out the violations others are committing does not legitimise or serve as a defence for one’s own violations.
We therefore hope that the Government would take a new view of scrutiny and utilize it as an avenue for self rectification
http://www.foroyaa.gm/editorial/14317-a-government-must-get-used-to-public-scrutiny-to-live-at-peace-with-itself |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2013 : 21:29:14
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LEADERSHIP IS WHAT MAKES A NATION
Leaders of Nations may promote sectarian values or values of nationhood. Those who promote sectarian values may base it on colour, tribe, religion, birth, blood ties, gender, place of origin or other demographic characteristics. They tend to put one characteristic above one’s citizenship. Hence instead of taking all citizens as one despite their diversity, one puts one’s sectarian characteristic to be supreme and thus alienate other citizens. It is the promotion of or resistance to supremacist views that leads to sectarian violence and even genocide.
Reports on the recent bombing in Kenya do reveal very clearly how the sectarian mind works. The Insurgents were asking their victims to identify themselves by religion and did not hesitate to gun down human beings of a different faith. The genocide in Rwanda, the cutting of limbs in Sierra Leone and Liberia and the current massacres in DRC and Central Africa Republic are all manifestations of sectarian conflicts. These conflicts are often ignited by leaders who incite populations against each other and end up fanning national catastrophe.
We hope the political leadership from all sides of the political spectrum in The Gambia will promote the values of nationhood and citizenship and respect fundamental rights and freedoms while condemning sectarian values.
Source:Foroyaa Editorial Published on Thursday, 10 October 2013 18:21 | Written by Ousman Njie |
Edited by - kobo on 10 Oct 2013 21:29:51 |
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