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rah
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 Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 23:20:42
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| True! true! Bamba. yeh,rah |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 02:22:06
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Herewith forwarded is The Point newspaper version to compare and contrast, comment and further debate on the subject matter.
HEADLINES FROM THE POINT NEWSPAPER
Will Never Betray Gambia Says President Jammeh
Tuesday 18th April 2006
By Abba A.S Gibba & Njameh Bah
President Jammeh has once again assured the Gambian people that he would never betray them, adding that his government would spare no effort in making The Gambia a beacon of hope for humanity.
The Gambian leader was also quick to emphasize that the sovereignty of The Gambia would never be compromised. He said he was ready to sacrifice his life for the interest of The Gambia.
President Jammeh made these remarks on Saturday at the 22 July Square in Banjul while addressing a multitude of people that took part in what was called a ‘Ten Thousand Man Solidarity March Against Coup d’etat’ in The Gambia in particular and Africa in general.
He stated categorically clear that no human being – Gambian or non-Gambian including foreign powers – could do anything to him or The Gambia as a nation.
According to the Gambian leader, anyone who wants to be an obstacle to Gambia’s development would be tackled head on. He warned those trying to undermine the development process in the country to be mindful.
He also admonished all Gambians to love their country, asserting that some bad elements hate The Gambia out of jealousy and grudge because of the country’s development, its oil discovery and its selection to host the AU Summit under his government. No-one could stop the path of development the country has taken, he added.
Talking about Gambia’s capability to withstand any country when it comes to war, President Jammeh said he would not at this time disclose Gambia’s weaponry capability but “when the need arises, I will do so”. ”The Gambia is not afraid of any country. Even with a million troops The Gambia will crush you because we count on God,” he vowed, adding, “If a frog wants to threaten an elephant, the frog is committing suicide.”
Turning to the opposition, President Jammeh asserted that opposition is good in the country but “what we have in The Gambia is not genuine opposition”. He described the opposition as a group of self-centered and greedy elements. He said opposition supposed to be patriotic and development-oriented.
He therefore warned that politics based on tribe would not be entertained in the country.
Talking about coup d’etat, President Jammeh said there are three types of coup: a coup based on tribal motivation; a coup driven by greed and self-aggrandisement, and a coup for development. He denounced the first two types of coup but justified the third one.
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 00:41:53
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Brothers and sisters in the spirit of democracy, am wondering why a lip service is paid to this diclosure from The Point newspaper of Jammeh's speech. Furthermore can Momodou help link with Foroya to explain why these statements were not reported and verify facts for us. These statements could serve as warning to our neighbours and the sub-region that our beloved nation is now war ready. What a petty for us? A small beautiful strip of lanscape with its river turning into a wrazone as declared by Jammeh from these statements as extracted from The Point newspaper.
"He stated categorically clear that no human being – Gambian or non-Gambian including foreign powers – could do anything to him or The Gambia as a nation."Talking about Gambia’s capability to withstand any country when it comes to war, President Jammeh said he would not at this time disclose Gambia’s weaponry capability but “when the need arises, I will do so”.
”The Gambia is not afraid of any country. Even with a million troops The Gambia will crush you because we count on God,” he vowed, adding, “If a frog wants to threaten an elephant, the frog is committing suicide.”
Please ponder over it and good luck guys and dolls! |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 00:46:37
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| Have just find out that these statements are being featured in another current topic under review with heading "Jammeh's speech" |
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Momodou
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 00:49:24
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Kobo, I would suggest you read the following and see how you can go back and edit your postions instead of making double postings.
You may edit or delete your own posts at any time. Just go to the topic where the post to be edited or deleted is located and you will see an edit or delete icon   on the line that begins "posted on..." Click on this icon to edit or delete the post. Remember you have to log in first to be able to see the editing tool. No one else can edit your post, except for the forum Moderator or the forum Administrator. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 07:50:06
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| Thanks Momodou. I wanted to feature Che que vara's icon under my name like you as since I was a kid he is an inspirator. Can I duplicate this icon under my signature with your permission please and approval from Admin. Also would like to appeal to Admin. if possible, to consolidate everything on this topic under new topic "Jammeh's speeches" posted by Anna as they are related please. |
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