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BambaLaye
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 Posted - 28 Aug 2006 : 21:15:15
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According to a Daily Observer article, NRP was scheduled to nominate a candidate at 13:00PM today and UDP at 14:00PM. Since NRP and UDP are nominating a candidate separately, is NRP nominating Ousainou?
The reason I asked this question is becaue word has been going round......????
On another note, it has been confirmed Hon. Halifa Sallah's nomination by NADD has been accepted without a hitch by the IEC.
See the Observer article at : http://www.observer.gm/enews/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5575&Itemid=33&PHPSESSID=3c668ff2e97039586c588942b60217d4
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blackerberry2004
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Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 15:19:50
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In his press briefing during the nomination, Darboe said this about the possible reunion with NADD, "UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic". Does he mean that an alliance is still possible even after nominations? Could somebody enlighten me on how this is possible? Did I read too much into his statement?
As far as I am concern, let's pray hard this Ramadan for God to put kindness and good governance in Yayah's arsenal.
Let's gird up for 2011! |
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Galo Sowe
Sweden
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Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 16:15:19
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It will be interesting to know what each candidate declared as his assets. Any details on this? |
"Soldiers are experts at camouflage but that is on the battle field not the political one, were transparency is the watch word" Kaaniba |
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BambaLaye
USA
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Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 16:21:48
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Do you think Ousainou will withdraw his candidature and join NADD? Or, does he expect Halifa to withdraw his and join them?
He's right, with Ousainou Darboe, Hamat Bah and UDP/NRP "anything is possible." There is abundance of evidence of their flip-flop politics. Politics, sure its dynamic and so is character and integrity - according to their doctrine.
Good luck to the people of Gambia and NADD is the only solution for a formidable future; no doubt! |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 01:20:36
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Bambalaye, Can you update us on the piece about the NRP nomination you posted yesterday.
Thanks for your thoughts |
I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 01:37:54
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I am delighted to present to the readership lawyer Ousainu Darboe's full interview as published by the Pro-APRC Daily Observer. Thanks
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Candidate for the UDP, was accompanied to IEC by the Hamat Bah, leader of National Reconciliation Party and former NAM for Upper Saloum, senior officials of both parties, and thousands of supporters, who thronged the streets with mixture of cultural drums and jubilation.
Shortly after his nomination, Mr Darboe expressed his delight at the outcome of the process, saying "it's hitch-free". He assured that the UDP will never spark problem in the country. "I am asking every Gambian to comport himself peacefully, because one of the greatest assets we have in this country is our peace and tranquillity," he said. He expressed hope to win this year's Presidential election.
He urged Gambians to reject material inducement and remain resolute against any intimidation in the exercise of their civic duty to decide on the September 22nd elections. He questioned the independence of public institutions, saying this is what the UDP-led government will fight against.
He then disclosed plans to establish Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme and then elaborated: "We will make sure that the enormous resources that the commercial banks utilise in purchasing bills, are channelled into the productive sector of the economy, through which the youth will get employed."
About possible reunion with the NADD, Mr Darboe said the UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic.
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 01:52:43
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Am glad to be vindicated. Likewise to name a few Biraago, Taalibeh, Dalton under the following quotes :
"About possible reunion with the NADD, Mr Darboe said the UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic."
However thas not only enough, I would deal with this statement critically as a critical thinker and analyst; without fear and favour later! Politics of deception, favouritism and enslavement is over! It does not came as a surprise to me as I was not engulfed in any smokescreen but I concurr with clear visions and endorsing logic rather than sentiments and favouritism all along. How many times did I seek for reconciliation and constituting a proper national alliance for strategic reasons. |
Edited by - kobo on 30 Aug 2006 02:00:09 |
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kobo
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kobo
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egusiguy
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 03:39:46
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Thanks
Daffeh,
I wonder why you didn't present the entire article from the Daily Observer. They also interviewed Halifa Sallah and Yahya Jammeh.
Why the selective forward? Are you afraid of Halifa's message?
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
I am delighted to present to the readership lawyer Ousainu Darboe's full interview as published by the Pro-APRC Daily Observer.
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Candidate for the UDP, was accompanied to IEC by the Hamat Bah, leader of National Reconciliation Party and former NAM for Upper Saloum, senior officials of both parties, and thousands of supporters, who thronged the streets with mixture of cultural drums and jubilation.
Shortly after his nomination, Mr Darboe expressed his delight at the outcome of the process, saying "it's hitch-free". He assured that the UDP will never spark problem in the country. "I am asking every Gambian to comport himself peacefully, because one of the greatest assets we have in this country is our peace and tranquillity," he said. He expressed hope to win this year's Presidential election.
He urged Gambians to reject material inducement and remain resolute against any intimidation in the exercise of their civic duty to decide on the September 22nd elections. He questioned the independence of public institutions, saying this is what the UDP-led government will fight against.
He then disclosed plans to establish Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme and then elaborated: "We will make sure that the enormous resources that the commercial banks utilise in purchasing bills, are channelled into the productive sector of the economy, through which the youth will get employed."
About possible reunion with the NADD, Mr Darboe said the UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic.
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BambaLaye
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 04:28:35
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Bambalaye, Can you update us on the piece about the NRP nomination you posted yesterday.
Thanks for your thoughts
SSDaffeh:
Did you have an answer to the questions I asked? Did you ask Daily Observer to clarify to you, me and the rest of their readers as to why they said NRP is doing a separate nomination? |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 10:19:49
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| We need as much details as possible please! Separtion of UDP and NRP by issuing them with individual applications shows disapproval of UDP/NRP alliance. Its effect is to campaign and covince the electorate from UDP and NRP that they are allied and support each other! Whether its going to be effective or not, lets wait and see? |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 12:20:49
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EGUSIGUY, thanks for your response. I must say that I salute you for condemning selective posting on this interview but please be aware that this was actually a response to Blackberry's postage which captured only two sentences from Mr Darboe's whole interview. This is what he stated: In his press briefing during the nomination, Darboe said this about the possible reunion with NADD, "UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic". I felt that is absolutely disgraceful for anybody to do hence, the reason for my posting of the entire interview which unfortunately did not include the interviews of other contenders, whoever they are.
Anyway, thanks for your observation and for your thoughts.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 12:34:16
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SSDaffeh:
Did you have an answer to the questions I asked? Did you ask Daily Observer to clarify to you, me and the rest of their readers as to why they said NRP is doing a separate nomination?
Bambalaye: regarding your questions above, my answer is definite ‘no’ because I don’t need to. We all read it on their website but you were actually excited by it to an extent that you choose to post it here. At the time of your posting, nominations have all ready closed but you still chose to post this article here. That is why I asked whether you have any updates on the matter should in case you are privileged to any information that is not accessible by any of us. So, do you have any update Sir?
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blackerberry2004
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 15:15:45
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
EGUSIGUY, thanks for your response. I must say that I salute you for condemning selective posting on this interview but please be aware that this was actually a response to Blackberry's postage which captured only two sentences from Mr Darboe's whole interview. This is what he stated: In his press briefing during the nomination, Darboe said this about the possible reunion with NADD, "UDP/NRP coalition did not rule out any alliance, with any political party. He maintained that anything is possible, saying politics is dynamic". I felt that is absolutely disgraceful for anybody to do hence, the reason for my posting of the entire interview which unfortunately did not include the interviews of other contenders, whoever they are.
Anyway, thanks for your observation and for your thoughts.
My questions have still not been answered. Is it possible to still unite after nominations? My deliberate reference to part of Darboe's speech was to gain a better understanding of what Darboe based his belief that re-unification was still possible. Does the constitution allow one to withdraw his/her nomination after it was officially filed? If that is possible, then the doors should not be closed yet.
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BambaLaye
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 16:37:32
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
We all read it on their website but you were actually excited by it to an extent that you choose to post it here.
SSDaffeh sir,
I'm not sure how you gleaned "actual" excitement in my inquiry to which you didn't respond in time. I posted the article before I received definite answers from other sources. Unlike many of your kind, I don't speculate and pass judgemnt on hearsay. Please double check my numerous correspondence on issues in various fora. I have read enough messy and unfounded inuendo to know better. Hence my inquiry in this forum.
I demand an apology if you cannot demonstrate how you gleaned "actual excitement" from my inquiry...please. |
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