It has come to our attention that, two UDP militants are held in British immigrations centres. The one person we where able to trace is the former senior Agriculture department statistician Mr Koniagi Camara.
According to the media reports on the BBC Bristol, Mr Camara was arrested because of working without the requisite documents or right immigration papers. The news reports further states that, Mr Camara sentenced to five months imprisonment. Here a link to his case:
http://www.jollofnews.com/gambian-hospital-worker-jailed-in-uk-for-using-forged-papers.html
The UDP U.K has monitored the events very closely, but couldn't get access to Mr Camara earlier due to his transfer from one detention centre to another. However, UDP U.K quickly intervene to advise a Gambian newspaper from publishing the plight of Mr Camara. An independent Gambian U.S newspaper picked up the incidence of Mr Camara's jailing and published it. UDP U.K activist quickly advise the editor to take down the photo and news item because the stigma and repercussion of Mr Camara will be enormous but others did not oblige.
UDP is aware of the stringent immigration rules, hence Mr Camara's case can be thrown out as bogus without the proper investigation into the Gambia's political witch hunting. Mr Camara was a senior employee of the Gambian state, his department was brought under the President himself.
The agricultural department was disbanded and nearly all the employees were sacked and told to reapply. At this process long serving staff like Koniagi Camara were not re-employee. The process that the government use is total witch hunt and a lack of ethics in apportioning jobs. All those suspected of being opposition supporters are victimise and lay off. Mr Camara's error was not declaring this facts during his early days in the U.K we are made to belief.
His close relative such as Wassa Kamara, Kawsu Camara are all imprison for being part of two different coup plot. Wassa is in jail since 2006 and Kawsu's conviction is the latest in family misfortune of the Camara clan. Koniagi being an influence on this two jailed soldier for life, there is nothing stopping the regime summarily jailing him for advising his young siblings to be part of two different coups.
It was ill-advised of Mr Camara not to inform the British border authorities. The fear of deportation and detention compel decent educated qualified men like him to avoid the authorities. The UDP always advises it supporters to use the proper channels in solving their personal state. The Gambia is at a cross road, recently the President's loyalist are canvassing the country calling for him to be crown King. The lawlessness is unspeakable yet the British government as classify the Gambia as a safe country. This is a country where prisoners are poison who later die.
Mr Camara's membership of the biggest opposition party in the Gambia is not the only problem he will face, but his two close brother's involvement in military coup plots as well. He is a marked man and the UDP U.K hope that, he will be release and granted some protection status.
Saturday 27 November 2010
UDP: There will no Monarchy in the Gambia
The United Democratic Party categorically condemns those Chiefs and their enablers travelling the country floating an intolerable idea of overturning our country from a constitutional Republic to a monarchy of their fancy. The very thought of divesting the Gambian people of their sovereign rights and transform them overnight to subjects goes beyond the normal antics of regime sycophants who have long lost their sense of dignity and self-worth.
It is a ridiculous agenda and dangerous attempt to subvert the will of the people at a time when most Gambians want a different direction for their country. They have witnessed the gradual dissipation of the rights and freedoms they have treasured and come to take for granted. Their freedoms, their liberty, their dignity and all the opportunities associated with those basic attributes have been undermined to such a devastating degree that most people feel perpetually besieged in their own country.
What Gambians continue to demand is the establishment of a two-term limit presidency so that we will not have self perpetuation of one government or individual in office.
To those propagating the retrogressive idea of establishing a monarchy, The UDP will stand with the Gambian people in letting it be known in no uncertain terms that we will do whatever it takes to safeguard the sovereignty and the Republican status of The Gambia. The UDP is proud of Gambia's constitutional status as a republic and will not condone anything or any attempt to derogate from that.
We demand the government to issue a clear and unequivocal statement affirming its commitment to maintaining the current constitutional order and clearly disasociate itself from the dangerous machinations of these misguided Chiefs and their minions.
The Gambian people's right of choosing their leaders is sacrosanct and this right has been exercised by them since the colonial era albeit at different stages of the country's constitutional development. It has always been the prerogative of the Gambian people to shape their destiny and by the grace of God it shall remain that way forever. We ask all Gambians to commit to saving themselves and their country by not only rejecting the ridiculous notion of turning themselves into someone's subjects but ensuring that the ill-thought idea is aborted from its inception. The will of the people cannot be overturned for a power grab.
One thing is certain, come 2011 we will have elections and we hope the Gambian people will use this opportunity to flush out the agents of these immature and dangerous ideas. When we do that then we do not have to worry about such ridiculous proposals.
Long Live The Republic of Gambia!
United Democratic PartyParty SecretariatBanjul, The Gambia
24th November, 2010
It is a ridiculous agenda and dangerous attempt to subvert the will of the people at a time when most Gambians want a different direction for their country. They have witnessed the gradual dissipation of the rights and freedoms they have treasured and come to take for granted. Their freedoms, their liberty, their dignity and all the opportunities associated with those basic attributes have been undermined to such a devastating degree that most people feel perpetually besieged in their own country.
What Gambians continue to demand is the establishment of a two-term limit presidency so that we will not have self perpetuation of one government or individual in office.
To those propagating the retrogressive idea of establishing a monarchy, The UDP will stand with the Gambian people in letting it be known in no uncertain terms that we will do whatever it takes to safeguard the sovereignty and the Republican status of The Gambia. The UDP is proud of Gambia's constitutional status as a republic and will not condone anything or any attempt to derogate from that.
We demand the government to issue a clear and unequivocal statement affirming its commitment to maintaining the current constitutional order and clearly disasociate itself from the dangerous machinations of these misguided Chiefs and their minions.
The Gambian people's right of choosing their leaders is sacrosanct and this right has been exercised by them since the colonial era albeit at different stages of the country's constitutional development. It has always been the prerogative of the Gambian people to shape their destiny and by the grace of God it shall remain that way forever. We ask all Gambians to commit to saving themselves and their country by not only rejecting the ridiculous notion of turning themselves into someone's subjects but ensuring that the ill-thought idea is aborted from its inception. The will of the people cannot be overturned for a power grab.
One thing is certain, come 2011 we will have elections and we hope the Gambian people will use this opportunity to flush out the agents of these immature and dangerous ideas. When we do that then we do not have to worry about such ridiculous proposals.
Long Live The Republic of Gambia!
United Democratic PartyParty SecretariatBanjul, The Gambia
24th November, 2010
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Rambo Jatta speaks rally 2010
Transcript of UDP Brikama Rally:
Ousman Alias Rambo Jatta (UDP National Youth Leader)
Speech at the September Brikama Rally
The Youth leader commences his speech with a call for UDP supporters to observe a one minute silence for the late karamo Touray. He then went on to accord the customary greetings to the Executive members of the party (Ousainou, Alh Yahya Jallow, Ebou Manneh, and the entire militancy).
Diving into the sensitive subjects of the day, he rhetorically asked about the whereabouts of Kanyiba Kanyi. He said, “he Rambo was clandestinely jailed all over the major Gambian police stations, up to the URR Sare Ngai Police station in Wulli yet the APRC government kept telling Lawyer Ousainou that, they don’t have him in custody.” He said, “there is only one Gambian police force, and when the High court in Banjul request that, the police release him, they responded by saying he is not under their custody.” A lie by all accounts.
Rambo was briefly interrupted by the Green Boys who attended the rally to cause trouble. He told them, “the rude uncontrollable behavior will not be tolerated anymore.” He said, “if they want an eye for eye or a tooth for tooth, he is ready that.”
He then turn towards the UDP supporters and said, “if anybody is unwilling to stand up to the bullies, then go home.” He said, “the irritating atmosphere created by the government is intolerable, but the Gambia is where we are equal in.”
He said, “APRC don’t have any higher privilege in the Gambia more than the UDP, this time we will go all the way out.” Meaning, the bullies will met their match.
Coming back to his focus speech, Rambo said, this year “heavy rain has caused considerable damage to the farming community. However, Isatou Njie-Saidy said, the government has given D10million to the affected farmers and that, people should call the President and congratulate him.” Rambo rhetorically enquired, “Why should people congratulate the President? Aren’t it not the Gambian tax payers who foot the bill?” Rambo went on to enunciate that, such cheap politics should end. He said, “because the 2011 national elections is round the corner, this is why, even disasters are hijacked for propaganda purposes by the government.”
Rambo went on to say, “play time is over, Gambians are dissatisfied and bitter with the events happening.” Rambo said, “Those APRC supporters who join the UDP will have their privacy protected. The announcements made in Brikama were to show delegates that, the UDP is making headway, but in future, no announcement will be made.”
He said, “the APRC has been parading their own supporters on GRTS as UDP supporters joining them.” He said, let the APRC continue on such lies, but the UDP will kept the dignity and identity of new members a private matter and that, many more APRC militants are joining them.”
Coming to the Tourism industry, Rambo said, that his specialty. He said, “after the 1994 coup, all Western countries introduce Visa between them and the Gambia.” He said, “the reason for that is simple logic, the aftermath of coup entail fugitives and mass asylum to safe stable countries. Without Visa, their borders will be flooded.” Rambo said, the GTA (Gambia Tourism Authority) is incompetent and unable to manage the Tourism industry. Each year the there is less and less Tourist visiting the Gambia, what is the reason for the GTA?” he enquired.
He further said that, the Tourism industry’s decline is so severe, Denmark announce of their intention to close down the operations in the Gambia for 2010. He said, “the Tourist season which has started is minus Denmark and what will happen next year is sadly unpredictable. Sweden may also close down operations.” Rambo said, “Tourism is a big employer for Gambians and the decline will impact on the youths.” He said, “The upcoming election is crucial for the youths to avoid being bought with meager amounts. They shouldn’t be fooled into travelling around with the APRC because of few handouts. Those youth who sell their dignity get dumped soon after the elections.”
Rambo said, there is only one youth movement in the Gambia and he’s the head of that body. He sees all the youths as members of his movement regardless of party affiliations.
He said, “APRC has never held a Congress which means, the party is a one man show.” Rambo closed his speech with swipe at Yankuba Colly, APRC national mobiliser who said, “the UDP has three signatories to its account.” Rambo said, “Colly is actually telling his boss how transparent the UDP is.” He said, “the APRC supporters don’t even know who controls their money.”
Rambo calls on the youths to register in mass to counter the voter apathy. He warns the youths to avoid staying home during elections. “The civil servants should also realizes that, the current regime is bad for them. They are unsure as to their positions on regular daily basis. The uncertainty that clutter over their job security is a terrible depressing dilemma.” He said, they should vote UDP to get job security and peace of mind.
Rambo ends the speech with a rallying cry for the next rally to hold in Bakau. He said, under the UDP government, he will stand for mayor of KMC and, come next election he is contesting the Bakau parliamentary seat.
Ousman Alias Rambo Jatta (UDP National Youth Leader)
Speech at the September Brikama Rally
The Youth leader commences his speech with a call for UDP supporters to observe a one minute silence for the late karamo Touray. He then went on to accord the customary greetings to the Executive members of the party (Ousainou, Alh Yahya Jallow, Ebou Manneh, and the entire militancy).
Diving into the sensitive subjects of the day, he rhetorically asked about the whereabouts of Kanyiba Kanyi. He said, “he Rambo was clandestinely jailed all over the major Gambian police stations, up to the URR Sare Ngai Police station in Wulli yet the APRC government kept telling Lawyer Ousainou that, they don’t have him in custody.” He said, “there is only one Gambian police force, and when the High court in Banjul request that, the police release him, they responded by saying he is not under their custody.” A lie by all accounts.
Rambo was briefly interrupted by the Green Boys who attended the rally to cause trouble. He told them, “the rude uncontrollable behavior will not be tolerated anymore.” He said, “if they want an eye for eye or a tooth for tooth, he is ready that.”
He then turn towards the UDP supporters and said, “if anybody is unwilling to stand up to the bullies, then go home.” He said, “the irritating atmosphere created by the government is intolerable, but the Gambia is where we are equal in.”
He said, “APRC don’t have any higher privilege in the Gambia more than the UDP, this time we will go all the way out.” Meaning, the bullies will met their match.
Coming back to his focus speech, Rambo said, this year “heavy rain has caused considerable damage to the farming community. However, Isatou Njie-Saidy said, the government has given D10million to the affected farmers and that, people should call the President and congratulate him.” Rambo rhetorically enquired, “Why should people congratulate the President? Aren’t it not the Gambian tax payers who foot the bill?” Rambo went on to enunciate that, such cheap politics should end. He said, “because the 2011 national elections is round the corner, this is why, even disasters are hijacked for propaganda purposes by the government.”
Rambo went on to say, “play time is over, Gambians are dissatisfied and bitter with the events happening.” Rambo said, “Those APRC supporters who join the UDP will have their privacy protected. The announcements made in Brikama were to show delegates that, the UDP is making headway, but in future, no announcement will be made.”
He said, “the APRC has been parading their own supporters on GRTS as UDP supporters joining them.” He said, let the APRC continue on such lies, but the UDP will kept the dignity and identity of new members a private matter and that, many more APRC militants are joining them.”
Coming to the Tourism industry, Rambo said, that his specialty. He said, “after the 1994 coup, all Western countries introduce Visa between them and the Gambia.” He said, “the reason for that is simple logic, the aftermath of coup entail fugitives and mass asylum to safe stable countries. Without Visa, their borders will be flooded.” Rambo said, the GTA (Gambia Tourism Authority) is incompetent and unable to manage the Tourism industry. Each year the there is less and less Tourist visiting the Gambia, what is the reason for the GTA?” he enquired.
He further said that, the Tourism industry’s decline is so severe, Denmark announce of their intention to close down the operations in the Gambia for 2010. He said, “the Tourist season which has started is minus Denmark and what will happen next year is sadly unpredictable. Sweden may also close down operations.” Rambo said, “Tourism is a big employer for Gambians and the decline will impact on the youths.” He said, “The upcoming election is crucial for the youths to avoid being bought with meager amounts. They shouldn’t be fooled into travelling around with the APRC because of few handouts. Those youth who sell their dignity get dumped soon after the elections.”
Rambo said, there is only one youth movement in the Gambia and he’s the head of that body. He sees all the youths as members of his movement regardless of party affiliations.
He said, “APRC has never held a Congress which means, the party is a one man show.” Rambo closed his speech with swipe at Yankuba Colly, APRC national mobiliser who said, “the UDP has three signatories to its account.” Rambo said, “Colly is actually telling his boss how transparent the UDP is.” He said, “the APRC supporters don’t even know who controls their money.”
Rambo calls on the youths to register in mass to counter the voter apathy. He warns the youths to avoid staying home during elections. “The civil servants should also realizes that, the current regime is bad for them. They are unsure as to their positions on regular daily basis. The uncertainty that clutter over their job security is a terrible depressing dilemma.” He said, they should vote UDP to get job security and peace of mind.
Rambo ends the speech with a rallying cry for the next rally to hold in Bakau. He said, under the UDP government, he will stand for mayor of KMC and, come next election he is contesting the Bakau parliamentary seat.
UDP Leader's 2010 Tobaski Message
UDP 2010 Tobaski MessageBismillah Rahmani Rahim
My Fellow Gambians blessed Eid greetings to you and your loved ones. Here at home and in the far corners of World as you gather to celebrate this important and festive day, I send you warm salutations on my behalf and on behalf of the United Democratic Party. On this joyous occasion, Muslims are reminded of the test of faith the prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) underwent and by Allah's mercy emerged from strengthened in dedication to the mission the creator had for him in this world.
Today the faithful follow in this noble tradition, drawing from the lessons of divine guidance that was manifested in prophet Ibrahim. Eid for most Gambians is also a time of sharing and brings out the best in our tradition of looking out for each other with dispersed families often gathering in ancestral homes to celebrate.
Remittances from Diaspora Gambians in the run up to the EID day tend to spike up and ensures additional help for both immediate and extended families and sometimes for entire communities.This is also a time when some of our citizens embark on the annual Hajj in fulfillment of one of the basic pillars of Islam. May Allah accept their Hajj and facilitate their safe return home to the welcoming arms of their families, communities, and the Gambian nation at large. May Allah also help all aspiring Muslims to perform this important duty in its prescribed manner in their lifetimes.Finally I ask all Gambians to keep this great nation in their thoughts and prayers and to uphold all the good that our religion enjoins and strive for the common good. The difficulties we face require all of us to overcome whatever temporary inhibitions we may harbor to shape a better direction for our country. That means all of our citizens must endeavor to become agents of change in whatever manner or capacity suits the role they assign themselves. We must resist the temptation of doing nothing in the face of adversity with the mindset that we cannot make a difference as individuals. Our collective efforts can make a difference.
Transformational change is always a long and difficult journey. It is often reliant on the cumulative efforts of determined individuals who remain faithful to the ideals they aspire for and hold no ambiguity regarding the rectitude of their cause. I therefore appeal to your sense of duty to our nation not abandon it to its fate and to see through the promise that is engendered in the spirit of its people.
So, get involved and get others to do the same so that history will look kindly on all of us.May Allah bless all of you in all your endeavours.
Assalluma Allaikum Wa Rahmatullah
Ousainou Darboe UDP Party Secretary General Banjul, The Gambia 2010 Tobaski Message
My Fellow Gambians blessed Eid greetings to you and your loved ones. Here at home and in the far corners of World as you gather to celebrate this important and festive day, I send you warm salutations on my behalf and on behalf of the United Democratic Party. On this joyous occasion, Muslims are reminded of the test of faith the prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) underwent and by Allah's mercy emerged from strengthened in dedication to the mission the creator had for him in this world.
Today the faithful follow in this noble tradition, drawing from the lessons of divine guidance that was manifested in prophet Ibrahim. Eid for most Gambians is also a time of sharing and brings out the best in our tradition of looking out for each other with dispersed families often gathering in ancestral homes to celebrate.
Remittances from Diaspora Gambians in the run up to the EID day tend to spike up and ensures additional help for both immediate and extended families and sometimes for entire communities.This is also a time when some of our citizens embark on the annual Hajj in fulfillment of one of the basic pillars of Islam. May Allah accept their Hajj and facilitate their safe return home to the welcoming arms of their families, communities, and the Gambian nation at large. May Allah also help all aspiring Muslims to perform this important duty in its prescribed manner in their lifetimes.Finally I ask all Gambians to keep this great nation in their thoughts and prayers and to uphold all the good that our religion enjoins and strive for the common good. The difficulties we face require all of us to overcome whatever temporary inhibitions we may harbor to shape a better direction for our country. That means all of our citizens must endeavor to become agents of change in whatever manner or capacity suits the role they assign themselves. We must resist the temptation of doing nothing in the face of adversity with the mindset that we cannot make a difference as individuals. Our collective efforts can make a difference.
Transformational change is always a long and difficult journey. It is often reliant on the cumulative efforts of determined individuals who remain faithful to the ideals they aspire for and hold no ambiguity regarding the rectitude of their cause. I therefore appeal to your sense of duty to our nation not abandon it to its fate and to see through the promise that is engendered in the spirit of its people.
So, get involved and get others to do the same so that history will look kindly on all of us.May Allah bless all of you in all your endeavours.
Assalluma Allaikum Wa Rahmatullah
Ousainou Darboe UDP Party Secretary General Banjul, The Gambia 2010 Tobaski Message
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