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Dalton1
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 Posted - 21 Apr 2008 : 05:36:05
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By Yero Jallow
THE CLOCKING TIME FOR GAMBIA’S STRUGGLE; Part One
Gambians in large numbers are all online now, struggling for unity, freedom, equal rights and justice. There is no worthier cause than the one at hand. A big credit where credit is due for all those that continually sacrifice their few shillings and energy to invest in the struggle at hand. One thing that is clear is that Gambians all in one recognized the value of information. The power of accurate information and the information battle is one that cannot be abused or distorted to feed history. It is also clear that victory is on the side of the oppressed. We have seen the stance of especially the Point Newspaper, Foroyaa and other vibrant media outlets echo sentiments of unity.
The nature of the Gambia is such that the voices of decent –the oppositions, the media outlets and our societal activists are all muzzled by an administration that is clinging onto power by all that it can. So the level to which those at home can make a noise to be heard is limited owing its fact to arbitrary arrest, torture and maiming. So Gambians in the Diaspora took up the challenge to stand for those in need. We all agree that this is a worthy cause to fight.
Not long ago, Gambia’s presidential elections legitimized Jammeh for another five years. Very soon that time will elapse. Perhaps all hope is not lost yet. Diaspora Gambians should galvanize under a unifying umbrella to help the opposition mend their bridges in preparation for the next presidential elections. If this is not in the minds of Gambians at the current juncture, I am afraid; we might be running a loose battle again. Like the old adage goes “Make hay while the sun shines.” Further let us “strike while the iron is hot.” If all the complaints registered by the media outlets both at home and abroad represents Gambia’s true situation, then we need to move further to galvanize people in a true spirit for unity. The Gambian problem is bigger than our individual differences. Selfishness, hypocrisy and pettiness cannot rescue the ship of the state at the current hour.
I therefore take this opportunity to appeal to all the party group affiliates, the political party leaders and their surrogates to start thinking about the bigger picture of unity. The unifying group should have the ability to get all the Diaspora associations together. From there on, they can take the direct approach where they will invite the opposition party heads and their supporters on the same table to discuss the way forward. I am sure once all the people sit down on the same table and talk about the problems at hand, it will truly pave a way for unity. Unity is a collective responsibility. It can neither be left in the hands of the oppositions nor in the hands of the media outlets alone. All Gambians must be ready to shoulder the burden. The personal differences, unsubstantiated bickering, hate monger is the least that Gambians should reduce themselves to. The Gambia, a sweet home deserves not another Kenya, or what is under the microscope currently under a Jammeh administration.
The author can be reached on e-mail editor@gainako.com
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