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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 21 Sep 2006 : 16:32:52
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Chief Electoral
Officer
IEC
GRTS VIOLATES ELECTIONS DECREE
I wish to convey to the commission through you that the GRTS had deliberately decided to violate section 93 (1) of the election decree which states that “the commission shall, during an election campaign period, ensure that equal air time is given to each candidate and national party on the public radio and television” For your information the GRTS decided to broadcast a statement made by Buba Sanyang while he was in custody at the NIA headquaters indicating that he was given nomination forms to fill but that he had impersonated IEC personnel to obtain the signatories of some of the people. It is not my concern whether such confession was obtained under duress or not. This is for the courts to determine. What is of concern to me is the GRTS Radio is reporting as news that I have asked Buba Sanyang to obtain the signatories by impersonating I.E.C personnel. I have been duly nominated with over 6000 people subscribing to my nomination. The GRTS report is giving the impression that my nomination is invalid. Many of my supporters are calling to find out whether my nomination is still valid. This conforms that the TV and Radio broadcast is calculated to sow the seed of uncertainly among the voters.
This is buttressed by the fact that the GRTS failed to send reporters to cover a press conference I held to clarify matters on 20th August 2006 after their broadcast. They repeated their 20th August broadcast on Buba Sanyang on 21st August 2006 but suppressed the broadcasting of my 20th August 2006 broadcast in which I tried to clarify the issue.
The matter was reported to Mr. Joe Colley but nothing was done until the end of the campaign period. What is repugnant is that the Radio broadcast on the Buba Sanyang still on and is likely to feature in the 1pm news, a day before the election.
In this light I will like the Commission to act with immediacy to issue a press release indicating that my nomination as a candidate has not been invalidated, that I have reported that my 10 minutes air time have been suppressed to your disapproval and to call on all media houses including the state media to desist from any news item that could be prejudicial to any candidate. It is your duty to get the GRTS to interview me and broadcast my opinion on the issue in the interest of natural justice and fairness.
While anticipating your maximum cooperation.
I remain
Yours in the service of the nation.
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Hon Halifa Sallah
NADD Presidential candidate
Cc: Commonwealth Observer Team
WACSOF
Pan African Election Expert
GRTS
Media Houses
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 01:42:10
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Thank you TRANSPARENCY! Its an open book and read for yourselfthe reactions without any prejudice.
Is it below standards or above the standards of democracy? Thats the genuine humble Hallifa Sallah we knew and no detractors can damage him from going from strength to strentgth. |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 01:45:33
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But he is not saying anything here. He is just crying wolf.
Sallah Waahal! Sallah Waahal! |
I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
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lavaground
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Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 11:15:46
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Hi, nyarikangbanna Halifa is not our enemy jammeh is.You seems to hate Halifa be honest and get out of the darkness.
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 12:24:48
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Lavaground, I would have thought the Ayatollah [Halifa] is not the enemy but he has created two enemies for himself. That is; Jammeh and Darboe. That is the bed he made for himself and now he most lie down on it.
Sallah Waahal! Sallah Waahal! Sallah Waahal!
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 16:04:47
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| I like Halifa. |
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2006 : 16:08:00
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| But maybe Jammeh will win. I can't slept last night, am worry about home. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2006 : 02:25:49
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TRUTH OR HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY! Carry on Mr TRANSPARENCY! People are taught the ALPHABET to READ. If you READ nad don't want to comprehend or appreciate the FACTS and pretending to be blindfold, THAS YOUR CHOICE!
Every single letter and word is meaningful in this document and qualify to show good features of a proper democracy. Why hate this humble gentleman of good character and a mentor to many Gambians in their civil rights and empowerment! THATS YOUR CHOICE AND DON'T PRETEND TO DIE AS A HYPOCRITE AND SHOW ATTITITUDE OF INTELLECTUAL DISHONESTY. You have your rights for genuine and constructive critics. |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 23 Sep 2006 : 16:17:38
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quote:
Originally posted by lavaground
Hi, nyarikangbanna Halifa is not our enemy jammeh is.You seems to hate Halifa be honest and get out of the darkness.
My brother,
As Gambians we should not be enemies of each other but compete each other.Jammeh is no body's enemy except you maybe.We are only advocating for real democracy with tolerance from his government.I for one love Jammeh with all my heart and I alway say this .He is a brother Gambian and the chosen Leader of my fellow countrymen/women.
Just accept the fact the oppositions are greedy pigs.All of them no exceptions and this is the truth.
Peace
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Eve
Gambia
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Posted - 26 Sep 2006 : 12:42:17
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Democracy DOESN'T'T exits in africa, lot of things to say maybe from yr oppositions greedy pigs, but they are afraid to talk, hope it's not be coming like congo.
I hated politic, i wish all africa get one leader, so that we all africans be one,
God bless gambia. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Sep 2006 : 13:23:16
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Thanks Janyafara THATS THE TRUTH. Jammeh is hardworking, a hardliner and very courageous who loves the country and its people.
THE SYSTEM IS THE PROBLEM AND SOME PUBLIC SERVANTS, THUGGERY, AGENTS OF TERROR & TORTURE, HUMAN RIGHTS RECORDS, JUSTICE SYSTEM, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY are the pertinent issues we need for re-orientaion, development, peace, progress, prosperity and STABILITY!!
Also we need TRUTH, RECONCILIATION, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESS AND NATIONAL UNITY in the NEW ERA. Politics of TRUTH but not ENDLESS HATRED, GRUDGE AND GRIEVIANCES. GAMBIA is a very small country for everybody to live in PEACE.
There are a lot of stakeholders, lots of challenges and opportunities for NEW ERA! Campaigns and elections are over, LETS GET ON TO SERIOUS BUSINESS FOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT.
GAMBIA FOR ALL GAMBIANS!
GOD BLESS THE GAMBIA!
PEACE! |
Edited by - kobo on 26 Sep 2006 13:27:49 |
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