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Janko
Gambia
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 Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 01:07:20
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MAAFANTA.com
THE BANJUL MAFIA USED AND DISTROYED JAWARA AS THEY MILKED THE GAMBIA DRY AND DUMPED HIM WHEN HE WAS OVERTHROWN!
By Bamba Mass (UDP MILLITANT UK )
...Their winning strategy was after Sir Dawda reverted to Islam, the Mafia with their connections, a law was passed in parliament which led to the dissolution of the marriage of Sir Dawda to Lady Augustus Mahoney as she refused to convert to Islam. After this law, the Mafia seize the opportunity by creating their own iner circle around Jawara. The father of late Gambian Rockefeller Ousainou Njie, Alhagie Momodou Musa Njie, a prominent businessman from Banjul, gave his daughter young Chilel Njie to Sir Dawda as his new wife. This new alliance had cut Sir Dawda off from the outside protectorate people.
Those that sacrificed to lead him into victory had always feared urban domination. But little did they know the mafia had their well calculated plans and would now rule them through their own chosen candidate as they now have one of their own daughters eating the young leader’s ears.
As a result the Banjul Rockefeller Ousainou Njie, who is now the president’s new brother in Law and his gang of robbers, became invincible. It was in his tenure as Managing Director of Gambia Commercial and Development Bank that Gambians witnessed massive looting and the eventual collapse of that bank. But nothing happened as Ousainou had his sister lady Chilel who had inherited the first dame position there to cover any mafia member who steals from the
national coffers. By that time, the likes of Alhaji Garba I.M.Jahumpa of the Muslim Congress Party had disbanded his party and joined the PPP. His children and lady chilel were very close and as he Mr. Jahumpa manoeuvres his way within the PPP to get close to Jawara. He rose through the ranks up to finance minister. With the in-laws of the new president vying for every ministerial post using Lady Chilel anytime the need arise. They called State House their farm and controlled the Ports Authority and all major positions within the new government. As a result, looting of major government institutions like GPMB and many other institutions resulted to a total collapse of the state machinery. Jawara was late to realize as the nation plunged into confusion. At the time, the new president and his cabinet inherited
serious problems that were to influence the subsequent course of politics in The Gambia. With a small civil service, staffed mostly by the Aku and urban Wolof....
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kayjatta
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 08:20:08
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Great paper! I have a few observations however..
1. The Gambian river, River Gambia didn't end at or near Basse as the author alleges. It actually ends at the Atlantic Ocean.
2. According to to the PPP's (Jawara's party)own version published in their book; Jawara's selection was preceded by Dr. Marena, who declined and suggested Jawara.
3. Jawara did not fly to UK right away. He fled to Dakar first hopimg to stage a comeback from there...
4. There appears to be an over-emphasis on the power struggle between the Colony (Banjul) and the Protectorate (Provinces)as this is extrapolated into the power struggle between the (Banjul) Mafia and the Terri Kaffoo. There is a risk that the author might have ignored other factors particularly in the rise of Saikou Sabally over BB Darboe. Saikou Sabally's Vice Presidency immediately followed the Mansakonko Bombshell where Sir Dawda pronounced his intention to retire. Sir Dawda's shocking prouncement was reported to have been endorsed by BB Darboe and Nyimasata Sanneh Bojang, but rejected by Saikou Sabally (and Kama Badgie) who later mobilized elders to urge "Pa Bi" (Jawara) to reconsider his decision. Of course, Sir Dawda later rescinded his decision and ran for president again in 1992. Perhaps Jawara never seriously meant to retire. Perhaps he was just testing his popularity within the party, so after the 1992 election, BB Darboe was demoted to give way to Saikou Sabally and Nymasata sanneh Bojang was retired/expelled from the PPP.
Perhaps the author could have enriched his paper even more by examining all of these factors...
Again I must say that these is a great paper. I particularly like papers like this; something less partisan. Less UDP   |
Edited by - kayjatta on 25 Aug 2010 08:22:35 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 17:27:10
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Kay, how to win friends ? :
"I particularly like papers like this; something less partisan. Less UDP"
still I know what you mean,UDP are SLOWLY getting their act together though ! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Prince
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 18:35:03
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Interesting paper, like most history revisionist, Mr. Mass tried to romanticize the facts and give President Jawara a long-leash. The bothersome aspect of the entire diatribe is his attempt to spread conspiracy theories and vilify some Banjul folks. These folks were just doing the "human nature" thingy of protecting one's turf and looking out for one's self -interest.
To assume that a bunch of Banjulians conspired to run the country through pillow talk is preposterous.
It is an indisputable fact that most of the educated "protectorate" folks had a limited pool of women of their kind they could possibly marry. No offense of our village mothers, but they're were not hip enough for their newly educated post-colonial brothers. Furthermore, there was a tendency for the well-off protectorate women to be reluctant to marry people of cobbler class no matter how educated and classy they were.
His smear campaign geared towards Chilel makes me throw up a little in my mouth. It is useless to talk...
Jammeh is NO VICTIM of any conspiracy. He is just doing what is typical of well-off Gambian muslim men; they marry young girls when their wife begins to depreciate in the looks department. Their christian counterparts look for young mistresses. Different Gambian approaches, same result; the proper wife suffers an alienation of affection.
Overall, Mr. Mass' papers is getting all too familiar of the new Gambian "toubab scholar," Over-educated and Under-intelligent!
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 18:59:03
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"Jammeh is NO VICTIM of any conspiracy. He is just doing what is typical of well-off Gambian muslim men; they marry young girls when their wife begins to depreciate in the looks department. Their christian counterparts look for young mistresses. Different Gambian approaches, same result; the proper wife suffers an alienation of affection."
Well spotted and very true (Don't tell the 1st wife though !  ) |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 23:20:55
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Kay, how to win friends ? :
"I particularly like papers like this; something less partisan. Less UDP"
still I know what you mean,UDP are SLOWLY getting their act together though !
Yes, the sooner the better, Toubab |
Edited by - kayjatta on 25 Aug 2010 23:21:29 |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 25 Aug 2010 : 23:28:40
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Originally posted by Prince
... No offense of our village mothers, but they're were not hip enough for their newly educated post-colonial brothers. ...
Mr. Bamba Mass did capture a particular historical momentum.
I would not call it a paper; hence the author did not mention that anywhere in the article, much more “history revisionist”. I see no need taking him to task for 100% accuracy (dates, etc.), an interesting read. |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 26 Aug 2010 : 07:27:19
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Janko, I think you are being petty here. My reference to Mr. Mass' article or essay as a "paper" is only descriptive, although a fitting one. A typical essay or (narrative or persuasive) paper is atleast five paragraphs. Mr. Mass' essay is over ten paragraphs. Do we have to wait for Mr. Mass to tell us or mention in the essay that it is a 'paper' before we call it so?. This is not simply a brief two sentence statement by the author. The article is a result of deliberate reflection and interpretation of the Gambia's political and siocial history...
It is certainly true, atleast in my humble opinion, that a paper of this scope and significance runs the risk of oversimplifying facts by ignoring other social and political forces at play; and I stand by that. I don't expect the author to be 100% accurate, nobody should be expected to be... |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 26 Aug 2010 : 11:25:23
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Kay, your explanation is accepted and I do not mean to be petty, sorry, if you feel that way.
In my view, a paper does not carry popular views as such and has an explicit theoretical point of departure stated explicitly. Secondly, a paper is peer-reviewed to minimize what you call “oversimplifying facts by ignoring other social and political forces at play;” . |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 26 Aug 2010 : 11:36:04
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Originally posted by Janko
Kay, your explanation is accepted and I do not mean to be petty, sorry, if you feel that way.
In my view, a paper does not carry popular views as such and has an explicit theoretical point of departure stated explicitly. Secondly, a paper is peer-reviewed to minimize what you call “oversimplifying facts by ignoring other social and political forces at play;” .
Alright, apology accepted. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 14:59:06
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Gainako news reports Banjul Mafia are Not all Banjulians: Bamba Mass Clarifies! under http://www.gainako.com/news/news/2010/09/01/banjul-mafia-are-not-all-banjulians-bamba-mass-clarifies.html
BANJULIANS ARE FOR ALL TRIBES BUT WRITER OVER STEP HIS BOUNDS TO TARNISH THE BANJUL CITY OF THE GAMBIA. DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE AND CLARIFICATION DOES NOT HELP EITHER! I THINK WRITER IS POLITICALLY MOTIVATED TO FUEL OR INSTIGATE TRIBALISM BECAUSE HIS ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A DEMARCATION BETWEEN URBAN & RURAL DIVIDE IS UNWISE OF HIM AND DOES NOT HELP PROMOTE; "For The Gambia Our Homeland! We Strive & Work & Pray That All May Live In Unity! Freedom And Peace Each Day!" |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 14:44:18
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| There is a big difference between "Banjul Mafia" and "Banjulian", secondly, Banjulians and Banjul Mafia consists of all tribes...So Stop the agitation... |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 16:18:28
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| Kobo agitating surely not a man who writes in red ! ? with an avatar of Ah yes its our well known friend Che..........who was that again ? , what was he famous for ? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 12:13:51
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Originally posted by Janko
There is a big difference between "Banjul Mafia" and "Banjulian", secondly, Banjulians and Banjul Mafia consists of all tribes...So Stop the agitation...
WHO IS AGITATING IS IT NOT POINTLESS TO BRING IN PETTY & STUPID COMMENTS LIKE "SOSSEH DU SOSAAL KEN", "TERRI KAFO", "SOME WOLLOF SECTS CALLED "FANA FANA", "PROTECTORATE GROUP" Vs "URBAN GROUP OR HIS SO-CALLED "BANJUL MAFIA" AND DIRECTLY ATTACKING OTHER PEOPLE FAMILES!
HOW CAN YOU DEFEND THAT ITS INSANE IF YOU CAN'T DIGEST THE POLITICAL COMMENTS MIXED WITH TRIBALISMEXAMPLE; "The Banjul mafia and their collaborators within the Kombo st. Mary who had the venom of tribalism in their veins ..."
BAMBA MASS OWN WORDS IN CLARIFYING QUOTED;
"When Yahya Jammeh started his insults against the Mandingos, where were those so called tactical writers? I expect some of your masters were behind the scenes fanning the flame that was why you were mute like a graveyard. Naming of some Mandingo former ministers again doesn’t clarify anything. Gambians knew in those days ministers cannot be compared to directors and financial controllers of institutions. Yet someone on the payroll of the mafia exposed themselves even more when they tried to forecast or divert the readership attention from the truth on the ground rather they tried to make us belief certain ministers were responsible for the collapse of some institutions in the Gambia. What a fallacy. I would challenge them to come with another plan and shall wait. Until they do that, there is no chance they can hide the truth under the carpet. Tribalism in the Gambia is a disease and its spread was due to people like that mafia and their mouth piece. How can one look low upon another tribe and spread rumours that are baseless about them just because that tribe happens to be the largest not by their choice but by causes that were divine in moulding the state called Gambia?"
DON'T YOU THINK TEMPERS BECAME HIGH WITH OTHERS IN READING THIS PIECE
AM NOT AN AGITATOR OR THE AGITATOR! |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
1350 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2011 : 23:25:48
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Hey hey brothers lets forge ahead for we have a more important issue than the mafia terikafo thing. One more thing I bring you an article written by Mr.Tijan. M. Sallah about the Banjul mafia found in the london cambridge journal.
Hope that vindicates us as not the only ones having issues with the mafias. Also Pa Ndey too thinks they are crooks!
Economics and Politics in The Gambiaby TM Sallah - 1990 - Cited by 22 - Related articles
several other merchants and businessmen... form what Gambians now call "the Banjul Mafia". They represent the rapid shift of the Jawara regime's social base ...
journals.cambridge.org/article_S0022278X00054768
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