Adama Barrow is hardly the smartest in the room, yet despite your perception of him you have to admit he got some tricks off his sleeves. No one was even close, he devoured the rest.

Democracy is a game and Adama played it well.
Was the convention setup FAIR? NO, it wasn’t even close.
Was it democratic? HELL YEAH, it was, it couldn’t be better.

The rules were clear and they agreed to it, ain't no room for bitterness now!


So how did the least smartest of them all end up not only winning in landslide but running away with the trophy? Finding the answer can be easy or hard depending on where you are looking. Before we answer that question first let’s look at what transpired at the convention floor.

Of all the speakers, Adama was the least convincing, he couldn’t deliver a proper motivating speech or whatever you wanna call it even though all he had to do was READ FROM A PAPER lol. I know this is a harsh assessment of Adama considering Dr. Bojang was talking about ALIENS and some super-natural bullshit lol. Can you tell am cracking up right now Lmao.

That guy was funny! He talked about how he talk to God and knows everything that was gonna happen. Such a character lol. To top it all off, he choose to speech in Mandingo only in a multiple lingual setup, "HELLO, YOU'RE A DOCTOR", what a shame, but at-least he was funny and to be honest there wasn’t much expectation of him, he was only there to fill the numbers, nothing more.

But even Dr. Bojangs gaffe couldn’t be comparable to Adama, the dude was ill-prepared, he can literary make you sleep in the middle of making love. Zero excitement factor. Didn’t make eye contact once and the few times he lift his head he looked as he was about to cry lol. He was like a confused kid waiting for instructions lol.

What kinna president will you make if you have to depend on other people to tell you what to do all the times? This is what I call "Zero input = Zero output" lol.

Now let's review the Convention:
The convention was skewed and here is why; the least significant parties ends up being the most significant parties. WTF... I'll explain more below. At-least after what happened you have to commend Mamma Kandeh for being smart enough NOT to be fooled into a trap, he must be feeling vindicated right now. Dr. Touray could have been the same only that she chooses to agree to a flawed process, put her signature on it and decided to bitch about it at the last minute, what a poor judgement. Smdh! Next time, follow that boy Peul. They tried but they couldn’t fool him, uh-uh lol.


HERE IS HOW UDP WON:
UDP is a franchise, that’s what the other parties failed to realize and that’s how Adama played them. UDP, NCP, PPP, GMC, you know what all these parties have in common? They are all under UDP’s umbrella, basically, they’re all UDP. When it matters they all come together. You can add Dr. Touray to that list, only that she was more ambitious than the rest. As you can see, UDP came to the convention with at least 4 times more delegates than the others lol. They knew what was gonna happen, it was already set in stones.
READ: Is Dr. Touray's damage control going to work?
WHY DR. TOURAY DIDN’T SHOWUP.
Dr. Touray tried to pull a fast one on UDP, she approached the UDP franchisees but to her surprised she could NOT get them onboard. They were already taken. So Dr. Touray already knew the results before ballots were even casted. She is no fool, why waste resources bringing people to the convention when she already knew what was gonna happen. Can you blame her? Not really.

HALIFA AND AHMAD BAH:
You can tell Halifa and Ahmad got caught off-guard a little bit, even the often prepared Halifa Sallah wasn’t prepared for such a humiliating defeat. If not anything, you expect Halifa to get at-least 70 votes, right, after all he took 70 delegates to the convention lol. Here is Halifa's problem; he believes in democracy too much, he wasn't the type to cut backroom deals that wasn’t him. He was too naive to expect everyone to play by the same rules.

Ahmad Bah on the other hand, wasn’t very, very interested in the crown, his motivational speech as they call it was nowhere close to asking for votes. He was very general in his speech, perhaps he knew what was happening in the background and what the results where gonna be but he also wasn’t prepared to be beaten by such a wide margin. His acceptance speech tells you all you need to know.

ADAMA BARROW:
To be fair to Adama Barrow, he has more following than the rest of the pack in the convention. So it is fair that the crown went to UDP, I don't think they would have accepted any less. They deserve it. Now it would have been a whole different ball game if the KING was in the miss, His Excellency Mamma Kandeh.

MAMMA KANDEH:
First, let’s state the facts.
  1. Mamma Kandeh is more popular that Adama Barrow.
  2. More exciting and lovable.
  3. More experience, he was part of the National Assembly and the Pan African Parliament.
  4. Better Orator, speaks better English than both Adama and Isatou.
  5. Head to head with Jammeh, Mamma has a better shot, in-fact an assured win.
  6. Finally, he was right, the game was rigged and he wasn't fooled.
WHAT NEXT:
Here is what I like about Adama Barrow; he is a humble fellow. He is reasonable and you can tell he isn't driven by power. That's a good thing, that puts him in a good position to negotiate with Mamma Kandeh. I hope he sees the obvious, he stand little chances in a three way with Jammeh and Kandeh. So I hope he would be allowed to negotiate with Mamma, whatever the outcome, I hope that Mamma Kandeh becomes the face of the Coalition and lead them to the battle field. You don't wanna mess with that guy, he is a LION.

Before I conclude, STOP TALKING SHIT ABOUT DR. TOURAY, she was half right, lol!

More in-depth analysis coming...
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From the beginning, it was always clear, for Dr. Touray, it’s was her way or the Highway. Her sincerity and devotion to the coalition was under question from day one. Once it was clear that there is chance that the delegates might go for a different candidate, she began laying the foundation of betrayal. Some of you looked caught off-guard, I was the least surprised. Go read my blog (jollofnerds.com), I have many articles addressing this topic, I have said she was planning to betray the Coalition.




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Remember, her poor-grammar, error filled public notice few weeks ago, it was all part of a coy to derail the coalitions, unfortunately for her it failed flat. Even the often naïve Strugglers called her out for her poor judgement but she wasn’t done yet.

But why would she. She was the Diaspora’s darling, she wanted it all by herself. She came from the NGO background, very skilled at grabbing money. She was building a political dynasty capable of extracting as much money from foreign sources as possible just like a typical NGO and she wasn’t about to give it all up like that lol. Within few weeks of her candidature, Vanguards (something) some organization based in the US announced they are financially backing Isatou for elections, which by itself is illegal under Gambian constitution but who cares, its money, right! Lol. Go tell that to some other person NOT an NGO lady lol.

Dr. Touray’s only leverage in this elections has always been COALITION, period, nothing more. She entered the race because according to her she wanted to help the Opposition agree on a single Standard bearer (Flag bearer), HELLO, Dr. Touray that is what’s exactly happening today. You had so many opportunities to bring your grievances forward, you did NOT. You signed a document but choose to NOT live by its conditions. How anyone could trust you anymore, thank God you were NOT here because you had a good shot at being selected. I can say with authority if she was selected to serve a single term she CANNOT be trusted to live by those conditions as well, after what she just did.




READ: Is War Brewing Between UDP & Dr. Touray's Camp??

Maybe she is NOT done yet, trust me when I say that. She just announced that she’ll support any candidate chosen here but I’ll take that with a grain of salt. Could it be that she only said that after seeing the fury of the DIASPORA? I would NOT rule that out. She seem to be always waiting for a crack to pounce-on, I won’t be surprise a bit if she goes against any candidate who ends up winning today as long as the candidate is NOT Adama Barrow. You know why right? She can always crack that based.

More Analysis coming ...
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Africans have used proverbs to past wisdom from one generations to the next. We love them, especially the funny ones. So we have gather you 40 of the funniest, mostly Nigerian proverbs. You better be ready to laugh because these are super funny.



  1. A person who sells eggs should not start a fight in the market.
  2. No matter how far an eagle flies up the sky, it will definitely come down to look for food.
  3. Respect the fools to avoid noise.
  4. The little opportunity given to a monkey to wear clothes does not guarantee it to join the dining table.
  5. You cannot convince a monkey that honey is sweeter than banana.
  6. No Matter How Hot Your Anger May Be, It Cannot Cook.
  7. Without fools there would be no wisdom.
  8. However much the buttocks are in a hurry, they will always remain behind.
  9. Before you go out with a widow, you must first ask her what killed the husband.
  10. A child can play with its mother's breasts, but not its father's testicles.
  11. There's no virgin in a maternity ward.
  12. It's better to fall from a tree and a break your back than to fall in love and break your heart.
  13. If A Man Wants To Grow A Long Tooth, He Should Have The Lip To Cover it.
  14. An agama lizard in the village will always remain an agama in town.
  15. When the mouse laughs at the cat, there is a hole nearby.
  16. It requires a lot of carefulness to kill the fly that perches on the scrotum.
  17. Na co-operation dey mak rice full for pot.
  18. Person wey madman don bite before if im see mechanic he go take off.
  19. The person who carries an umbrella when the rain stops know how heavy a load he carries.
  20. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.
  21. Don’t mistake a short man for a boy.
  22. Anger, no matter how hot it is, can never cook yam.
  23. A goat’s frown cannot stop it from being taken to the market.
  24. A monkey that eats grass instead of banana is a goat.
  25. No matter how far you urinate, the last drop always falls at your feet’.
  26. He who swallows a complete coconut have absolute trust in his anus.
  27. The monkey who tries to see the hunter clearly collects bullets in its eyes.
  28. The sparrow said that since the hunter has learnt how to shoot without missing, it has equally learnt to fly without perching.
  29. Snails don't venture where horned animals gather.
  30. The frowning of a he-goat does not stop it from being priced.
  31. If the sun claims superiority over the moon, let it shine at night.
  32. A hen does not expect warning to hide it's chicks from the kite.
  33. A man does not test the depth of a river with both legs.
  34. A fly perched on the scrotum is gently nudged off...never struck!
  35. A wise fish should know that a beautiful earthworm that looks so easy to swallow, has a sharp hook attached to it.
  36. The okro plant never grows taller than the owner.
  37. The man who fetches firewood infested with insects, invites lizards into his house.
  38. Rat wey follow lizard go swim no sabi say him go remain wet when lizard body don dry finish.
  39. Since all lizards lie on their bellies, one can hardly tell which has stomach ache.
  40. He who swallows a complete coconut have absolute trust in his anus

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Few days back I wrote an article titled “GDC, thank you for the Goodwill, time to Move-On.” In that article I argue for GDC to move-on from the coalition.

Well I CHANGE my mind. I have reflected on this stance and I cannot defend it, it wasn’t right. We must give the coalition talks a chance, not only give it a chance but participate in it with good faith. Here is the thing, this elections is greater than party and individual. This election is dead or alive for our country and we must do everything within our capacity to ensure success. We must take on Jammeh with all our MIGHT. This cannot be achieve with a fractured opposition, that is my positions.




I have always said “we must all make sacrifices” only through sacrifice can there be a successful coalition. Going to elections with a fractured opposition is not wise and might become an obstacle to defeating Jammeh.



With that said, I also hope the coalition will recognize the efforts and investment Political Parties like GDC have made. Compromise requires honesty. All parties are important but all parties are NOT equal, in that regard please consider the investment parties like GDC, UDP and independent candidate (Dr. Touray) have made. These parties cannot be given the same privileges with ghost parties like GMC, GDPD etc. That ain't right. I also want to emphasize that the coalition must not ignore the popularity of a candidate like Mamma, if you think he got the best shot please allow him to lead. At the end whether he led or not he has a strong leverage with the voters.




  
Regardless of who lead a final coalition, I believe certain condition must be in place:
  1. The candidate must agree to serve one term and step down.
  2. The candidate can choose to stand for elections a term after they step down.
  3. Whoever leads, whether Dr. Touray or otherwise, they must be given the power to choose their own executive. Allowing other opposition members to fill all cabinet positions might tie the presidents hand hence make the executive branch ineffective.
I am 100% certain that any coalition without GDC will NOT be successful but I also cannot say with certainty that GDC can win if they go it alone, for that reason we need to come together. Final advice, please curb your egos when you meet, negotiate in good faith. Whether it is Mamma, Adama, Isatou or another person I urge all of you to be willing to give-up something, please make the necessary sacrifice. Our country cannot afford another five years of Jammeh rule.

I conclude with a plea for restrain from supporter of all opposition parties. Insult must stop, period. Wassalam!
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This is your winning formula period. We go with this, we’ll win. Now, I know some of you might be saying well, this is NOT fair, Adama Barrow should be Vice President considering UDP is the second biggest party (just kidding, I don’t know who is biggest or not), chill read my argument to the end.

Seriously though, I hear you but we need some technocracy in the mix and this is where Halifa will be very effective. Mamma Kandeh has the right type of levelheadedness needed after a Jammeh presidency, he is very good at building winning teams and I have full confident he’ll bring the right type of people to do the job and get rid of the wrong ones (remember the firing of Fakuru Sillah, very decisive).

The biggest challenges for the next republic is to HEAL wounds afflicted by 20 years of APRC misrule. Our country needs to heal and this where Adama Barrow will play a critical role in helping to bring all our people and country back together. He is patient, generous and kind, a wonderful human-being, I trust him to lead this effort.

Dr. Touray is a natural fighter and she hardly quit, she has had many challenges in her career but she never relent. Women, Gender and Development is her passion, I believe she will be very effective in heading and driving these policies.

Lawyer Darboe, a great leader who always believed and fought for Justice. We need strong legal minds to help the country navigate through the mess Jammeh and his tugs left behind. I can’t think of a better person for this role than the old man.

Mr. Jaiteh (master strategist), don’t play with this guy, he is quiet killer. He knows how to rally the troops. No one will do a greater job to lead the youths than this guy.

Mai Fatty? He likes sounding intellectual so hand him over to the press lol.

This a STRONG, WINNING team. It has the mixture of everything. Above all, this will be acceptable to all our electorates (at home). We’ll kick-ass with such strong executive branch. I urge the coalition is consider this before your convention. No one will be satisfied 100%, which is why we all have to make sacrifices.

Agree/Disagree? Let me know what you think.
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You don't want to miss the boxing match on the horizon between UDP & the diaspora's favorite darling (Dr. Touray). No kidding, "we'll knock the shit out of each other" says a hardcore UDP supporter lol.

Dr. Touray, a brain child of UDP, is overstaying her welcome and UDP are running out of patients. The Dr's support is 90% sourced from UDP, basically they share the same base. UDP is beginning to realize the Dr's ambition is beyond 2016 elections, she is in it for the long term, hence, if they don't do something now that would be the end of their party. Based on what I have seen recently on social-media, UDP surrogates are not taking that realization lightly, in-fact some UDP surrogates are already showing their discontent towards her and her campaign.

Suntou Touray, a notable UDP supporter has begun throwing punches. In a recent Facebook post, he level allegation against the Independent candidate (Dr. Touray) saying she has been going around the country to court their supporters. To be honest I don’t understand why UDP seems so surprised. Dr. Touray’s candidature came at the heels of UDP’s misfortune when their executives were arrested and sent to jail. To be fair to the doctor she has never hidden the fact that she is after UDP’s supporters and taking over their party.

Just one quick warning to the Dr. You don’t want to mess with UDP lol. They have the most fanatic and rascal supporters in the country, on top of that they are very internet savvy. They dominate Facebook and their language is hardly kind, their attacks are well coordinated and they attack in teams. Don’t believe me, ask GDC lol

One of those hardcore’s is Foday Jawla, a textbook definition of a hooligan but I like him. He never trade-off, he’s very consistent.

He recently level a serious accusation against Dr. Touray, he wrote:

“DR TOURAY, UDP is not the problem but Jammeh. The war is between you and Jammeh personally. We also want to remove Jammeh but for another purpose. Not the purpose because he wants to send us out of job." – Foday Jawla
That wasn’t the end. He added:
"We know you never want FGM to be banned in the Gambia. It's a source of income for you. Jammeh by all means wants to see you unemployed. So what is between you and Jammeh is personal and Gambia is more than both of you.” – Foday Jawla

These are serious accusations and I hope Dr. Touray will respond to the allegations, if true, that is a serious bridge of trust. Using the liberation struggles of The Gambians as a new source of income is a serious allegation and Gambians deserves an answer.

Foday Jawla is known to level unfounded allegations in the past especially against GDC and Mamma Kandeh, this could be one of those but I couldn’t stop thinking about the timing of her entrance into the political landscape.


Yes, it true that FGM is now banned in The Gambia and that means the foreign aid/sponsorship for FGM has likely stopped. Which in effect means she would NOT have that money coming her way anymore. Sound fishy to you already? It does to me, so we deserve an answer.

The only way we can find out the truth is for Dr. Touray to come forward and clear the air. We do NOT need another opportunist like Jammeh. No fucking way.

I love a good fight and I can’t wait for this unravel… haha, lol. In the main time, I expect the ONLINE-RADIOs to hammer this question. Get us the answers please.

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It is called the Rule of Balance.

“Fine words do not produce food” says the Nigerians. You better believe it lol. When our logical mind clashes with our emotional heart 90% of the time our logical mind loses. This phenomenon is because human-beings are emotional animals that is why those of us who keep a close eye on our emotions especially in time of despair tend to be better decision makers.

We all agree that an Opposition Coalition will be the ideal setting, however, I disagree with many of you how we should choose the Flag-bearer. It is my opinion that, many folks here base their support on mere nostalgia and you have romanced this whole process. Listen I get it, it is very easy for us in the diaspora to fall in love with Dr. Touray, she is an incredible and accomplished woman. Not many women of her generation have come close to what she has accomplished. Believe me, I admire her deeply.


"Fine words do not produce food."

However, what we fail to understand is that all these things I have identified above doesn’t matter to your uncle, grandpa, and grandma in the provinces. If it really mattered, we won’t still have Yahya Jammeh as our president today. You see my point? Taking on a dictator requires sleight ingenuity and excitement building. You must be able to get the electorates on your side.

So far, the only excitement I have seen around DR. Touray is from the diaspora. Here is the fact: Dr. Touray is way too serious and un-humorous. She is a crummy/poor Orator, her spoken English is super basic even though her level of education is higher than the rest of the field (I respect that), she don’t SMILE and can’t crack a joke.

Sorry, I am NOT attacking her, this is fact. We have few weeks left, let’s NOT make the mistake of falling victims to our emotions while ignoring basic logic. Dr. Touray gets more publicity than any other candidate yet her crowds are as big as Uncle Halifa’s lol. Why are we ignoring such clear signs??

The only candidates capable of taking on Jammeh are Mamma Kandeh and Adama Barrow. They have proven it with their support base. To be honest I have reservation about Adama as well, I don’t believe he can unite all the demographics in play, but he has a strong BASED who are emotionally attached to UDP. So that makes him a credible and formidable candidate. Mamma Kandeh on the other hand will DEVOUR Jammeh. Before I elaborate, I would like to remind you that Jammeh won over 70% of the VOTES in the last elections and the country was as fuckup THEN as it is NOW, yet he was able to WIN that big.

You see where I am going with this? To win Jammeh, you must dismantle his base. Who other than Mamma Kandeh in the opposition is capable of doing this?? NONE, NADA my friends. Coupled with the fact that he is the most exciting candidate among the rest. Why do you continue to pooh-pooh this?

There is NO second chance folks, this is it. So please hold your horses, take a deep breath and remove the cloud in your eyes. If the rest of the opposition back Mamma, he’ll match into Statehouse, even the Soldiers will cheer him. As we speak, he has dismantled Dictator Jammeh’s base for the first time since 1994, you take him out of the equation they’re all going back to Jammeh or stay home.

If we go with Dr. Touray, I can guarantee Jammeh will win nothing less than 70%. You’re backing a candidate with NO proven strong support based on the ground, somehow, all you care about is she an Independent candidate with a PhD. Folks, forget the nostalgia, this is not about her, it is about the future of our country and an opportunity that doesn’t come very often. So quit the insults and endless shouty-bounty. Give this a thought.

I am NOT your enemy, I am just brave enough to NOT agree with you all the times. My only interest is to get rid of Yahya Jammeh. I hope you see my point, this is NOT about Isatou, Mamma or Adama. This is about the Gambia. I choose Formidable Candidate instead of Independent Candidate, I hope you do too.

Before I conclude, I would like to acknowledge the sacrifices all those speaking-up every day against the dictatorship in The Gambia are making. Our efforts in trying to make Gambia a better country will pay off. The reason I say this is because for the most part I disagree with many of you and it is very easy to construe our disagreement as enmity, nothing could be further from the truth. I might NOT endorse your approach or strategy but I’ll take you any day than those who choose to be mute/ignore the situation in The Gambia. So thumbs-up fellows!!

Please let me know what you think. I love you my friends!!
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So I woke-up this morning and saw a press release from Dr. Touray’s campaign complaining about the coalition (GOFER) or convention process. She was quick to point out that she signed the GOFER documents to be inline but she doesn’t agree with the proposal/content.

I am trying so hard NOT to criticize any of the OPPOSITION CANDIDATES since elections are getting closer and I do NOT want to havoc damage on any of the candidates, just in-case, they have a shot at defeating Jammeh. I’ll pick any of the opposition than Dictator Jammeh.

However, this is a little troubling to say the least. WHY SIGN A DOCUMENT WHEN YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE CONTENT???????????
When you place your name on any documents, you take personal responsibility for the terms of the document. Any professional will tell you that “Do not sign any document unless you agree with the terms.” Raise all issues, ensure they are addressed before signing anything. Your signature, once placed on a document indicate your full confidence in the workmanship of the document. Your signature means that you have read the agreement, agree to its terms and conditions, intend to enter into the agreement, and are legally authorized and mentally competent to do so. Where are my legal nerds at? Am I wrong? 😊

If anything, I think Mamma Kandeh deserves your apology for all the cruel insults. GDC refuses to sign a document the terms of which they disagree with. Isn’t that the right thing to do?

Beyond the serious lapse of judgement it indicates, there is something fishy about this press release. I suspect Dr. Touray’s campaign is setting the ground-work to go it alone if they do NOT have their way in the coalition talks.

Is Dr. Touray in the GOFER talks only because she thinks she is entitled to the crown and that everything must be handover to her? It is beginning to look so. I suspect very much Dr. Touray will NOT settle for anything but the crown else she’ll go it alone. I will like to see Dr. Touray promise she would NOT stand for elections if the committee decides to go with another candidate.

We owe it to ourselves to hold all Opposition parties to the same expectation and responsibility. I didn't see any of your outrage for this press release. I can’t even imagine how outraged you would be if this was from GDC. Selective justice is fuckup justice lol.

Anyways, we are all in this together, god willing, we shall prevail. We’ll win and our dear country shall be free again.

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You’ve given chance to the 2016 Opposition Coalition talks even though it was clear that it was setup by the very people who have in one way or the other endorsed, cheered or supported UDP & Dr. Touray. Your love for our nation was evident when you gave chance to this concocted coalition talks but remember your obligation is to the Gambia people.
“When someone treats you like an option, help them narrow their choices by removing yourself from the equation”
Every step of this process was spurious and phony, I can’t even believe GDC has stayed in the talks this long. It is said, “When someone treats you like an option, help them narrow their choices by removing yourself from the equation” it’s that simple.
I am saying this with utmost consciousness, it’s time to move-on. You have investment lot of resources, time and sacrifices to get to the point you’re to be screwed by some half-baked political zilch.
You asked the Gambian people for the mandate to lead, they accepted and put their trust in you. Please do not betray them. The Gambian people are tired of the politics of divisiveness practiced by Jammeh and the old Opposition particularly UDP. GDC revived our hopes that indeed it is possible to be a powerful party without catering to identity politics. The mandate we gave you is powerful and important and you must treat it as such.
Why is this Coalition Skewed?
This is a no-brainer, I don’t even know where to begin. Any coalition where GMC (Mai Fatty) is accorded the same power and privileges as say GDC, UDP, PDOIS and NRP is NOT a serious coalition, period. This is not limited to GMC alone, I used them as an example to put my point across.
GMC, has NO structure, NO Operation, NO intent to Contest Elections in the Gambia. They have never held any serious tour in the Gambia or take their message to Gambians. If elections are today, they would NOT CONTEST. Do you see my point, they are only a party by name. The only reason they’re invited on the table is to tilt the contest in-favor of UDP and Dr. Touray lol, so is NCP, PPP and all them non-sense, ghost political parties.
“Do not let someone get comfortable with disrespecting you”
Elections is few weeks away, the Gambian people are sick and tired of Jammeh. If there is a coalition, fine and dandy but we do NOT need coalition to defeat Jammeh. Together with PDIOS, you’ve the most positive and unifying message, this is why so many of our people of difference tribal identities trusted you.
I advise you to do what is right by the Gambian people not what the Facebook political experts (attention seekers, to be exact lol) wants. Final advice, “Do not let someone get comfortable with disrespecting you” Period. you have to learn to say "NO" without feeling guilty. Setting boundaries is healthy. Go back to the campaign trail, that's where we need you.
Finally, I would like to say a big thank you to all the GDC executives and supporters giving their all in the Gambia. Much respect!!
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He roars like a Lion when he speaks yet his words are tender, reassuring and uniting. His smile can melt an ice-rock yet even in the midst of its beauty you can see the authenticity of his heart. Like the typical Gambian, he respect elders but what I admires most is he treats the common raggedy street-vendor or farmer the same way he treats the powerful. He says “US” rather than “ME”, he praise Gambians rather than castigate them. His humility can be seen in every word he utters yet you can see he is ready for the challenge to lead us out of this predicament.

He could have played to our deepest fears and divide us to broaden his support base but he choose the route of PEACE, UNITY and LOVE. They call for REVENGE he calls for RECONCILIATION, they say “THEM” and “US” he says “ALL OF US”. They question his integrity and qualification he prove to be a match beyond their wildness dreams. They made up stories to taint his character but quickly the people saw beyond the hoodwink. They call him poor, they call him rich depending on what suits their narrative but the love for this man is beyond the boundaries of the Gambia now. Senegal said “YES”, the powerful griots of the region are adding power to his name, Salam Jallow said “YES” haha…

He is UNSTOPPABLE. Ladies and gentlemen, his name is Mamma Kandeh. He has taken over the nation ballots haven’t been casted yet. He has exposed Jammeh in a way he never expected, today his government is in disarray, his royalist are beginning to see the writing on the wall. The wave of change swinging in Banjul is moving so fast, so strong, Jammeh is losing control and he is running out of ideas. His royalist are abandoning him, this hurricane is too strong to stop. CHANGE IS COMING!

Jammeh, the dictator, the master manipulator though he was smarter than all but his mum lied to him, he was living in fantasy land. Now he is beaten at his own game, Jammeh known to use the security forces for his personal gain CANNOT seem to have them help him stop Mamma-Mia.

My friends, Intellectualism and Politics are NOT the same. Mamma Kandeh is a politician, he knows Jammeh’s weaken and he exploited it without mercy. When he began his campaign he called on the Security Forces to rally behind him, he made a personal promise and it worked. It was a no-brainer, protect Jammeh he continue to use you then dump you or be on the side of the Gambians and I have a nice package for you lol. It is working.

Now that Dr. Touray’s campaign seem to be dying and the excitement fading away fast, I urge all to rally behind the one man capable of stopping Yahya Jammeh. I respect Dr. Touray but this NOT her year, The Gambian people are NOT ready for her. The heart can only love one person at a time and our HEART has been snatch by MAMMA-MIA. I urge all of them to endorse Mamma, it’s the right thing to do. We got about two (2) months to elections.

Let me know what you think. Seriously, I love you my friends :)

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GDC’s campaign this year will go down in history as one of the most organized and effective campaigns in modern times. The only other campaigns it reminds me are: Macky Sall (Senegal), Barack Obama (USA), Donald Trump (USA, at-least in the primaries), no one foresaw any of these personals launching a successful bid to the presidency but they did and they did it in style.

In one of my earlier post here I argued “I do not measure leadership by the amount of degrees one has.” I have been vindicated by Mamma Kandeh. The truth is I do NOT want a president who thinks he can solve every problem or an expert in every subject just like dictator Jammeh. A good leader is one who have the vision to assemble the right people to do the job. This is what make Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg transformative and great leaders even though none of them are University Graduates. They knew how to leverage the talents of people smarter than themselves and assemble winning teams. Tina Fey in her autobiography said “In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.” Steve Job also once famously said "It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to.” This is what leaders do.

This morning one of my friends (Demba N. Njie) pointed out that Mamma was wrong to choose Mr. Jaiteh as his deputy. His reasoning, Mr. Jaiteh wasn’t well known by the people to warrant such a high profile role. I beg to defer, in-fact Mr. Jaiteh is probably the best deputy one can ever dream of. "Confidence Is Quiet and Insecurity Is Loud" said - Dr. Karin Luise. You do not need a deputy with star power equal to yours, a deputy is the one who rallies the troops, do the dirty work in the background and handles the day-to-day operations. Looking at how the campaign is unravelling he must be doing a damn good job.

GDC's success lies in their mastery of interpersonal relationship, the house to house campaign strategy and their outreach-committees in almost every town is a master class. This is one of their secret sauce and according to information on the GDC Facebook page it looks like this is spearheaded by Mr. Jaiteh. What an effort.

Being deputy of the party does not necessarily mean he will be the vice president when GDC wins, these are totally different roles. Just saying.

Firing Facuru Sillah was probably the first RIGHT thing GDC did, when a teammate don’t want to play ball with the troops fire him immediately, else he’ll bring morals down which eventually causes more problems. You’re NOT entitle to anything, earn it, period. His temper-tantrums after being fired, going around radio stations trashing his former boss, leaking information and documents shows that he wasn’t the right fit from the beginning. If you’re guessing I hate WHINNY people lol. Sorry my friend.

In the next couple of days I will begin a series of recommendations I believe are the right next steps for GDC as it enter the next phase of campaigning.

You have a good night my friends. Seriously, I love you!!

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