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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 17:25:31
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If the opposition get their act together and on-time, then they can put up a formidable fight in NA elections. I always believed in building a proper structure in any political party to ensure continuity, transparency and progress. In my opinion once they have structures in place, then they should set themselves attainable objectives and work towards that. However , their principles must never be compromised, no one person should monopolise the party or hijack it.
For example they could be of greater service to Gambians , if they dominate the NA and deprive the ruling APRC the clearance to pass bogus bills un-checked. Halifa and his friends should learn their lesson from the Presidential elections, one such lesson is a divided opposition is a losing one. If all their hearts and wishes for the country are one, why not harness all their resources to achieve their common objective. The FRENCH say PETIT A PETIT L'Oiseau a fait son Nid meaning bit by bit the bird builds its nest. In other words the opposition should use the bottom - top approach. Let them have a strong foundation first then go for the ultimate prize , the PRESIDENCY. These are my humble opinion.
The link below is what Halifa has to say for now:http://www.thepoint.gm/headlines1394.htm
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Edited by - MADIBA on 16 Nov 2006 18:46:06 |
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Sanusi
70 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 18:25:29
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| I totally concur with you! I think the 2006 Presidential Elections was lost some 24 months ago. The Opposition parties have to form a tactical alliance that would lead to the foundation for a unified group for the 2011 Presidential Elections. |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
1382 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 19:58:03
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Unity in opposition camp is only possible when NADD learns the lesson of respecting others. They need to stop throwing coded insults on other people's integrity. This is where the problem lies. Am going to have to stop here for now because am not ready for this debate yet. I still believe time is not yet ripe.
Thanks
God save the Gambia.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 20:35:13
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Unity in opposition camp is only possible when NADD learns the lesson of respecting others. They need to stop throwing coded insults on other people's integrity. This is where the problem lies. Am going to have to stop here for now because am not ready for this debate yet. I still believe time is not yet ripe.
Thanks
God save the Gambia.
WITH ALL DUE REST I DON'T THINK THERE WILL BE SUCH A THING AS AN OPPOSSITION UNITY IN THE GAMBIA.WE HAVE EXPERIENCE THE CLASH OF DIFFERENT IDEOLOGY AND SOME TIME HUMAN NATURE DICTATES FANATISM INSTEAD OF GOOD UNDERSTANDING.
A GOOD EXAMPLE OF THE POLITICAL MISUNDERSTANDING IN THE GAMBIAN OPPOSSION CAN BE COMPAIRED TO BRITISH POLITICS.WHEN LABOUR WAS STRUGGLING TO COME TO POWER THEY COULD NOT FORM AN ALLAINCE WITH THE LIBRAL DEMOCRAT BECAUSE THERE IS A BIG IDEOLOGICAL DIFFERRENCES.LET THE OPPOSSION MOVE ON AND FORGET ABOUT ANY UNITY IT WILL NOT HAPPEN.GAMBIA AS KNOWN MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM OF DEMOCRACY FOR LONG BUT WE DON'T SEEMS TO GAIN ANY BENEFIT FROM IT.THE INCUMBENT WILL GO ON GAIN THE MAJORITY SEATS. GOD SAVE GAMBIAN POLITICS.AMEN. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 21:15:30
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Unity in opposition camp is only possible when NADD learns the lesson of respecting others. They need to stop throwing coded insults on other people's integrity. This is where the problem lies. Am going to have to stop here for now because am not ready for this debate yet. I still believe time is not yet ripe.
Thanks
God save the Gambia.
My brother, we need a lot of patience to get where we want to take our dear motherland. Its the only place we have as home. The Gambia belongs to us all. Even Yahya Jammeh , in his quite moments knows that a one party state does not augur well for the country.
The opposition needs to talk to each other now. Let them put aside their pride and differnces and know that The Gambia is supreme. The opposition should always be ready to sell its agenda to the electorate well. Despite the fact that the APRC has realised some positive developments, there remains alot to be done. Its my believe that many capable people have folded their arms because of problems with the APRC. These people can bring alot to The Gambia provided we have the right people at the helm of affairs.
For me it doesn't matter which opposition constitute the majority in the NA, but they must be very awake and credible. They themselves must be politically educated. The road to the NA or Presidency must not be seen as a shortcut to Fame, Personal aggrandizement and what have you. If the parties have done their homework well by educating their members well, anyone voted into the NA would know what's expected of them.
My sisters and brothers lets talk amongst ourselves. If we have not learnt, from the mistakes of the First and Second Republics when shall we?
Towards a Progressive Gambia |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 16 Nov 2006 : 21:48:01
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Originally posted by MADIBA
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Unity in opposition camp is only possible when NADD learns the lesson of respecting others. They need to stop throwing coded insults on other people's integrity. This is where the problem lies. Am going to have to stop here for now because am not ready for this debate yet. I still believe time is not yet ripe.
Thanks
God save the Gambia.
My brother, we need a lot of patience to get where we want to take our dear motherland. Its the only place we have as home. The Gambia belongs to us all. Even Yahya Jammeh , in his quite moments knows that a one party state does not augur well for the country.
The opposition needs to talk to each other now. Let them put aside their pride and differnces and know that The Gambia is supreme. The opposition should always be ready to sell its agenda to the electorate well. Despite the fact that the APRC has realised some positive developments, there remains alot to be done. Its my believe that many capable people have folded their arms because of problems with the APRC. These people can bring alot to The Gambia provided we have the right people at the helm of affairs.
For me it doesn't matter which opposition constitute the majority in the NA, but they must be very awake and credible. They themselves must be politically educated. The road to the NA or Presidency must not be seen as a shortcut to Fame, Personal aggrandizement and what have you. If the parties have done their homework well by educating their members well, anyone voted into the NA would know what's expected of them.
My sisters and brothers lets talk amongst ourselves. If we have not learnt, from the mistakes of the First and Second Republics when shall we?
Towards a Progressive Gambia
ANOTHER EFFORT BY THE OPPOSITION TO FORM A COALITION MAY PROVE TO BE ANOTHER DESASTER. LET THEM FIGHT IT AS THEY ARE AND IN FIVE YEARS TIME THEY CAN TALK OF ANOTHER COALITION.NA ELECTION IS MORE ON A PERSONAL SCALE THAN PARTY. I HOPE THE NA IS MORE DIVERSE. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2006 : 20:36:15
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In politics there is no such think like RIGHT THINKING! Its my opinion that we need to address certain ISSUES CRITICALLY as either ALLIES to ruling regime (APRC) or as ADVERSERIES (OPPOSITION PARTIES) under PARTY POLITICS.
One of the most best, profound or ideal approach is to forget bi-partisan politics and see ourselves as progressive and patriotic COMMON CITIZENS within an IDEAL GAMBIAN DEMOCRACY.
"LET JUSTICE GUIDE OUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE COMMON GOOD" |
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Alhassan
Sweden
813 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2006 : 15:45:35
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Originally posted by kobo
In politics there is no such think like RIGHT THINKING! Its my opinion that we need to address certain ISSUES CRITICALLY as either ALLIES to ruling regime (APRC) or as ADVERSERIES (OPPOSITION PARTIES) under PARTY POLITICS.
One of the most best, profound or ideal approach is to forget bi-partisan politics and see ourselves as progressive and patriotic COMMON CITIZENS within an IDEAL GAMBIAN DEMOCRACY.
"LET JUSTICE GUIDE OUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE COMMON GOOD"
Kobo,
I would suggest the same as I did before the presidential elections. If the opposition has the same way of doing things and in a coalitation, then they loose. The way the coliation elected their representatives and candidate wes not fare. i would suggest to them to try and get the members of the parties in a convention and do the elections of candidates. This would be better. I feel ordinary members should be involved and not only member of the committee. I would have done things in another way rather than the way the coalition did before Sept.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2006 : 01:16:11
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Originally posted by Alhassan
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Originally posted by kobo
In politics there is no such think like RIGHT THINKING! Its my opinion that we need to address certain ISSUES CRITICALLY as either ALLIES to ruling regime (APRC) or as ADVERSERIES (OPPOSITION PARTIES) under PARTY POLITICS.
One of the most best, profound or ideal approach is to forget bi-partisan politics and see ourselves as progressive and patriotic COMMON CITIZENS within an IDEAL GAMBIAN DEMOCRACY.
"LET JUSTICE GUIDE OUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE COMMON GOOD"
Kobo,
I would suggest the same as I did before the presidential elections. If the opposition has the same way of doing things and in a coalitation, then they loose. The way the coliation elected their representatives and candidate wes not fare. i would suggest to them to try and get the members of the parties in a convention and do the elections of candidates. This would be better. I feel ordinary members should be involved and not only member of the committee. I would have done things in another way rather than the way the coalition did before Sept.
Alhasan, did I suggest any strategy for the opposition parties or rullling party for contest of the National Assembly elections from your reactions to the quotes above? |
Edited by - kobo on 23 Nov 2006 01:18:26 |
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Alhassan
Sweden
813 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2006 : 16:14:35
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Originally posted by kobo
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Originally posted by Alhassan
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Originally posted by kobo
In politics there is no such think like RIGHT THINKING! Its my opinion that we need to address certain ISSUES CRITICALLY as either ALLIES to ruling regime (APRC) or as ADVERSERIES (OPPOSITION PARTIES) under PARTY POLITICS.
One of the most best, profound or ideal approach is to forget bi-partisan politics and see ourselves as progressive and patriotic COMMON CITIZENS within an IDEAL GAMBIAN DEMOCRACY.
"LET JUSTICE GUIDE OUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE COMMON GOOD"
Kobo,
I would suggest the same as I did before the presidential elections. If the opposition has the same way of doing things and in a coalitation, then they loose. The way the coliation elected their representatives and candidate wes not fare. i would suggest to them to try and get the members of the parties in a convention and do the elections of candidates. This would be better. I feel ordinary members should be involved and not only member of the committee. I would have done things in another way rather than the way the coalition did before Sept.
Alhasan, did I suggest any strategy for the opposition parties or rullling party for contest of the National Assembly elections from your reactions to the quotes above?
Kobo,
Where in my last posting have I suggested that you suggested a strategy? Can it be a misunderstanding? |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 01:11:34
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Originally posted by Alhassan
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Originally posted by kobo
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Originally posted by Alhassan
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Originally posted by kobo
In politics there is no such think like RIGHT THINKING! Its my opinion that we need to address certain ISSUES CRITICALLY as either ALLIES to ruling regime (APRC) or as ADVERSERIES (OPPOSITION PARTIES) under PARTY POLITICS.
One of the most best, profound or ideal approach is to forget bi-partisan politics and see ourselves as progressive and patriotic COMMON CITIZENS within an IDEAL GAMBIAN DEMOCRACY.
"LET JUSTICE GUIDE OUR ACTIONS TOWARDS THE COMMON GOOD"
Kobo,
I would suggest the same as I did before the presidential elections. If the opposition has the same way of doing things and in a coalitation, then they loose. The way the coliation elected their representatives and candidate wes not fare. i would suggest to them to try and get the members of the parties in a convention and do the elections of candidates. This would be better. I feel ordinary members should be involved and not only member of the committee. I would have done things in another way rather than the way the coalition did before Sept.
Alhasan, did I suggest any strategy for the opposition parties or rullling party for contest of the National Assembly elections from your reactions to the quotes above?
Kobo,
Where in my last posting have I suggested that you suggested a strategy? Can it be a misunderstanding?
Alhasan! Advising you to read your suggestions and the order of posts again. Your suggestions on what the opposition parties are suppossed to do and MOBILISED THEMSELVES (i.e "i would suggest to them to try and get the members of the parties in a convention and do the elections of candidates. etc, etc,.. before Sept."); are STRATEGIES AND GAME PLANNING in politics.
Furthermore, you are addressed me before starting to write as if I proposed Something for the opposition parties! Yes, it could be a misunderstanding |
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