Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and see if the problem truly lies within.
Let’s get to the Political Chess.
Until late December, Barrow was very close to Halifa Sallah and the other opposition leaders, he understood the role they played in getting him elected and was seriously considering Halifa for the Vice Presidency. When Darboe was released from jail after the Coalition’s election victory, he immediately went to work. To him it was all about the 2020 presidential elections and his quest for political dominance, his first successful campaign was to cut-off Barrow from the colleagues who made his presidency possible. Like they call it in the Mandingo language “Jamfa” meaning Betrayal.
But wait! This wasn’t his only nefariousness, ministerial positions that were supposed to be shared with the rest of the coalition was shamelessly rigged biggggly. Darboe decided to give his Chums all the influential and strategist positions. Hamat Bah, Gomez and O.J were given the breadcrumbs.
The VP position is a particular importance to Darboe, knowing that the VP is the most visible position in the government after the president. Darboe wanted to make sure who ever occupies that VP Position does not have future political ambition. Basically, he does not want anyone becoming too powerful to eclipse him or a threat to his presidency in 2020. So Halifa Sallah was a nonstarter, Fatoumata Tambajang fits this profile well, this is why even after it became clear that she is constitutional ineligible for the position she continues to serve the role just without the formal title and Darboe love this setup. This is the perfect scenario for Darboe, so when you heard him the other day arrogantly challenging anyone to show him “where in the constitution it states that the VP position cannot be vacant” you know why, right? I can’t believe anyone will make such silly arguments in the 21st century smh.
This wasn’t Darboe’s only crime against the alliance that brought us together. He attempt to circumvent the Constitution by using that power-hungry Nincompoop Maimuna Fatty to bypass the constitution and file illegal and bogus amendments to the constitution, but luckily the plan was dwarf by the ever-towering Justice Minister Baa Tambadou (May the lord reward you). Who knew one honest person can make such huge difference.
Maimuna Mai Fatty is the perfect stooge for Lawyer Darboe, his profile fits the type of person to execute his dirty jobs; he is greedy, arrogant and half-baked educated who somehow convince himself he’s an intellectual. Lord help us! So the next time you see Maimuna (Mai Fatty) doing anything creepy and unscrupulous, point fingers at his master. He is simply following orders. We see beyond the hood-wink.
Maimuna is a zero political threat to Darboe, he is like a tree with no fruits. No one likes him, even his village will vote against him. He is like that dude in High School who thinks all the Hot-Girls are looking at him but actually they’re laughing at him. He is a cheap-tool that you use when it breaks you throw it away without hesitating. It was cheap after-all.
Halifa, being the most honest and least power-hungry politician our country has ever produced wasn’t going to be fooled with some mediocre Ministerial Position. There was a real attempt to tarnish his image but it failed miserably. Negro, don’t come here trying to tell me who Halifa Sallah is. Am from Serekunda, I know him better than you do. It’s like someone trying to convince you that your mother is WHITE when you’re as black as a Kenya. Nigger get out of my face smh.
Darboe is no Halifa and never will. They are two distinct creatures; one is principled and honest, the other will stop at nothing for power. I have never met a politician who commit so much blunders. In-fact Darboe’s whole political life rest on errors, miscalculations and selfishness and I’ll prove it.
For over 10 years we haven’t had one single UDP candidate in the Parliament and you won’t even believe what the reason was. UDP claimed the elections are rigged as such they won’t field candidates for the Parliamentary Elections. This was repeated two election cycles, hence, giving Jammeh a complete monopoly of the National-Assembly. But here is the irony, it appears Darboe only remembers the election is rigged when HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR ELECTION. He never boycott the presidential elections but was always eager to do the opposite for elections he won’t participate in. So basically it’s okay for him to run for office but no one else in UDP can do the same. Isn’t that the textbook definition of SELFISHNESS??? Prove me otherwise.
But wait, am not done yet. What is UDP’s platform, what do they stand for? Twenty years counting, you hardly hear UDP talk about Jobs, Unemployment, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, National Development or even something as simple as UNITY. See in any social movement there are two schools of thought based on my observation:
- One that tells you “my opponent is bad, horrible and not good for you so come join me” or
- One that tells/gives you a reason to join them. They persuade you through ideas and legitimate agendas.
UDP falls in the former, they do not give you concrete arguments as to why you should join/support them, their platform has always been about their opponents; APRC is evil, Jammeh is evil, PDOIS is evil, Halifa is Hitler, GDC is evil, Mamma Kandeh is unacceptable because he is too handsome and rich, PPP is old, OJ is evil, Mamma Kandeh is not part of the coalition. Communism, Socialism, Tribalism etc. etc. Negativity all day, 24/7. WHAT IS YOUR AGENDA???????????? Quit telling me how bad everyone is, I don’t wanna hear it, tell me how you're going to make my people's life betters. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?” – Jack Sparrow
It’s been just two months but it already feels like a century, we have enough of this Darboe remote controlled, amateur government. Goddamn, I don’t know about you, this isn’t what I fought for. Why isn’t this government talking about Term-limits, Judicial Independence and Police Reform and Unemployment?
What is power if you’re not going to use it to benefit the lives of your citizens? Going around and insulting anyone who disagree with you is NOT governance, get a clue. This a not your grandfather’s Gambia, this is a different Gambia, this is the Gambia where citizens are engage and will never allow anyone to take us for a ride ever again neither will anyone sell us some cheat shit.
Friends, when you get into that voting booth, think hard, think about the kind of country you want to live in. Is it the country where leaders like Mamma Kandeh and Halifa Sallah tell you how they plan to make your life better and continue to development the next generation of leaders or is the country where a leader like Darboe auction our brothers in Europe for money in their pockets, a party who produce folks like my friend Foday Jawla, whose only skills is insulting and yelling all day. I urge you to REJECT all UDP candidates until the party reforms itself and start working for the interest of the Gambian people. Wasalam!!
Fashion Nerds all over the world were grinding and like wtf...
Barrow and Entourage learn first hand not even money can buy you Sophistication. The president floundered biggggly on his dressing choices and gesture in the city of fashion Paris. It was a disaster, let's just keep it real. It would have been funny if it wasn't that bad.
Image matters, personal presentation matters especially in the world of Business and Diplomacy. Guess what? Barrow and delegation represent us, your image is our image unfortunately, so we're invested in how you present yourself.
But wait, it wasn't only his clothing choices. Barrows posture and gesture left a lot to be desired, he signals serious lack of confidence and professionalism.
But wait again, Barrow wasn't the only culprit, Maimuna Fatty (Mai Fatty) and my favorite old-man Papa Lawyer Darboe aka Mr. Teeny-Weeny miss the mark bigggly as well. Let's check some of the photos, I did my fair share of laughing last night.
Don't do that Mr. President, just wave your hand. Simple!
Maimuna Fatty was trying to fake it but miss bigggly. Our favorite grandpa Papa Lawyer Darboe aka Mr. Teeny-Weeny was off-mark huuugly as well lol... Stood like a Stick-Man, Oversize Suit, Over Size Pants, Imbalance Inner-Shirt. Where is madam Darboe?
Well some of you will be screaming "It's our culture" but you know what, just put on a Suit in a Diplomatic mission. It's a universal professional dress code.
Mr. President was off-mark bigly.
The dress is way too long and uncomfortable to walk.
Again, lift your head Mr. President, oh god, how long do I have to tell you.
Okay, the Fashion-Nerds at JollofNerds.com would like to offer Mr. President a complete wardrobe makeover, please reach out. In the main time, we'll advice the president to hire a Fashion Coach/Protocol Officer. You're the president sir, you have the state apparatus at your disposal.
Again, stop leaning-back or spreading-your-hands or tilting-your-head-to-the-side, it's kinna Unprofessional and Churlish!
Mr. Teeny-Weeny won't just let it go, wanna be president by-force smh.. Be patient Papa, 2020 is around the corner. You'll rule The Gambia for the next 20 years, we don't have TERM-LIMIT remember.
But wait!! Barrow and his gang are NOT the only culprits. UDP just lack "the thing", you know what I mean "The Swag". No matter how they fake it, it's just is there, you can't hide it. lol... But wait, what do you expect from Badibu, Kiang and Jarra exports. Xoxoxo..... Lmao!!
Don't kill yourself. It's just a joke. Calm down!!
Btw... What's up with the red-hair and the brown patterns Fatoumata? Are you a johnny-just-come? You definitely ain't from T-Town. Naa.. My ex is from T-Town, their game is spot-on!
Before we end let's give Mr. President and his gang of Up-Country boys some tips. We can't allow them to humiliate us again like they did at the city of fashion (Paris), can you even imagine that. Am pissed all over again. Lmao!!
Anyways here we go:
- Please Hire A Fashion Coach. You can give all the Ministerial Positions to the Up-Country boys but when it comes to fashion let the Serekunda and Banjul kids handle that shit, please. I see lot of young, talented Gambian designers on Facebook. If you can't find one contact us at Jollofnerds.com we'll hook you up.
- Keep your dressing simple as much as possible. Have you heard "beauty lies in simplicity?" it's true.
- Keep it professional, wear a Suit. Btw.. suit isn't just a western dress code, it's the universal professional dress code and there is a good reason for that. Look at your photos, you'll see why.
- Mr. President, please quit tilting your head to the side/down or spreading your hands like a king or leaning back like you're in a casual setting. Image matters.
- Finally, tell Maimuna Fatty to quit sitting next to you all the times just to get some camera attention. Mr. Busybody!
- Oh wait! Stop locking your fingers in professional settings. Stop it! Your gestures need some serious work.
Wait! Wait!
Don't you just love the First-Lady super, super hot. She got "the thing" you know what I mean, right?
Chum-y! We all love the Peuls, don't we?
Anyways, I'll take this first-lady any day than the Moroccan witch.
Happy weekend friends. Time to hit the Miami night life. Adios!!
In the next 100-200 years, when everyone reading this is post is dead or probably the longest living human-being. Our progeny would wish we had done one thing, that we supported the Independence of Casamance.
Wait! Did I hear that right, Gambia sending the military to the Casamance border???
I recognize the significant contribution Senegal has rendered to our country during the difficult Jammeh era but that does not take away the fact that the current border is unfair to The Gambian. After all, we never had a say when that stupid border was demarcated and it left us at a big disadvantage. To paraphrase Donald Trump’s “we need to renegotiate the border.” I can defend my argument on the lens of the Casamance people because they have been treated very unfairly by the North but that is provocative, it’s an internal political issue for Senegal so let them deal with it.
Today our relationship with Senegal is wonderful but this relationship cannot be guaranteed forever and that is why we must tread the Casamance issue carefully. Now I know we’re shortsighted, we think about only the "here and now" but this is a delicate issue and must be treated as such.
The reports that The Gambia is sending our ill-prepared military to the Casamance border is unwise and foolish, the same military that sat in their barracks while Jammeh was brutalizing us like they’re not paid to do one simple fucking job. Why involve yourself in other’s problems when your house is not in-order.
This is particularly unnerving because you have folks like Mai Fatty who have the president’s ears, the same guy who within the past two months has committed more errors than the entire executive branch combined. The only other person close is that teeny-weeny lawyer with the red lips. I hate bullies!
I do not trust Mai Fatty near any important decision in that Government, he is way too Hyper and an Attention-Whore. Two qualities that are recipe for disaster. I am pleased that we have mature folks like Baa Tambadou (Justice Minister) to keep a watch on that moron. Btw… somebody please tell him his sense of fashion sucks, he dress like a Baye-faal lost in Lagos.
Okay, maybe I should NOT be writing today, I am way too annoyed but I got to finish this shit. Whatever!
Back to the border. If we can deal with the unfair size of our country we shouldn’t continue to accept the way we’re surrounded by Senegal. This leaves us at their mercy, a disagreement of any sort can results in extreme hardship if Senegal wishes to exercise their advantage.
An independent Casamance will increase our influence in the region and make international trade easier. That way we also have an equal negotiating power with both Senegal and Casamance. Sometimes it’s good to think long term, while you might dislike the rebellion on the Casamance side, Gambia remains to benefit more in an Independent, successful Casamance.
Remember causing trouble in Casamance because you want to impress Senegal is not wise, it’s dumb to say it boldly. I hope someone put breaks on that Maimuna Fatty (Mai Fatty). A wise man once said “Don’t let a temporary moment of pleasure lure you into a decision that could leave you with a lifetime of pain and regret. Think before you act”.
December 1st 2016, miracle rained on our land, as hard as many of us fought to end the dictatorship, none of us truly believed Jammeh’s end was going to be this easy. Who thought Jammeh’s dictatorship final fall was going to be led by a soft-spoken, half-educated, former security guard Adama Barrow who can hardly read a passage in an elementary school textbook without sweating his head-off. This in itself is a miracle and I guess it is god’s way of humiliating Dictator Jammeh, whatever it was, we are relieved he is gone.
The Coalition is in a state of distress, it wasn’t supposed to end like this. The scars of the last administration still fresh in our minds. We went through one of the most inhumane period in the history of our country in Jammeh’s 20 years rule. The monster who promised to rule the country for a billion years and insults whoever dear put sense into his cranium. He reduced our people into beggars, hypocrites and sycophants. Even though our freedom has been restored to some degree, up to this day, his name bring nightmares and send shivers down the spine of so many of his victims. Yes, I have forgiven him, I don’t want to hold onto any bitterness but I shall never forget the tears he brought to so many of our people and neither should you.
Scandal in the Gambia. Lawyer Darboe, Money & Gambian Youths!
But there is another miracle which haven’t given much thought and it is the theme of this article. The miracle of October 30th 2016, the day our opposition parties came together to form a successful coalition for the first time. If Dec 1st was the day we got liberated then Oct 30th was the day that made it possible. The rest of this article going forward is going to be very thought-provoking and might be offensive to those who are immune to divergent views. So do yourself a favor (…??)
Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe that sometimes god speaks to us through signs? Do you? If you do, then maybe my reasoning will resonate with you.
In the past election cycles, our opposition parties struggled to unite to the benefit of Dictator Jammeh, despite overwhelming request from the Gambian people. Even after it became clear that they could NOT take on Dictator Jammeh as individual parties, there differences were big enough to quash the possibility of a coalition. Who was to blame is up for debate but one thing is clear, UDP always insisted on leading on the basis of being the biggest opposition party.
One party state is Inevitable in The Gambia, but...
With Lawyer Darboe’s “my way or the highway attitude” the talk of a coalition was a nonstarter. It was clear UDP was going to contest or boycott the elections but they were not going into a 50-50 chance convention to pick a candidate. Lawyer Darboe’s ego is too big to let that happen.
But last year was no ordinary year, it was the year when the good people of our country lean to god for a final plead to save us from the nightmare of Jammeh. That was the final beating, we couldn't take it anymore and the good lord answered.
Sometimes god solves your problem by getting rid of your obstacles. Could that be what happened when Lawyer Darboe was send to jail by Jammeh? I can’t say for sure but one thing is clear everything started falling into place the moment the Lawyer was incarcerated. Political parties/leaders that could never see eye to eye, all of a sudden were like brothers and sisters. The fruit of this unity lead to the impossible, finally we are free off the devil.
Adama Barrow pull-off what his political master could not accomplished and the best thing is he did it with grace, discipline and humility. When he went into that convention, he was at the mercy of the delegates but he promised to respect the results even though he was competing with Lilliputian political parties. This my friends, is one reason I'll always respect president Barrow. His decision to respect his political opponents led to his presidency.
But here we go again. The opposition parties are at loggerheads AGAIN and the once unified Coalition is cantankerous but guess who is OUT-OF-JAIL???
Where is the money? Is the question everyone is asking as terrified Gambian migrates in Europe fate remains in limbo. We have received credible information that the Gambian foreign minister (Lawyer Ousainou Darboe) who is also the leader of the UDP party signed a secret agreement with the European Union and the German government to repatriate Gambian migrants in Europe in exchange for millions of dollars.
As we write this piece, German authorities are believed to be at an advance stage of a mass deportations plan aimed at Gambian migrants. This is causing a big panic among Gambian communities in Europe especially Germany which has a large contingent of migrates who made it through the tormentous journey across the Mediterranean Sea. What made this news more troubling is the fact that the agreement was believed to be signed behind close-doors without the knowledge or input of the very people affected.
One party state is Inevitable in The Gambia, but
You would expect that before signing such an agreements which has huge potential to impact and disrupt so many lives, Lawyer Darboe would have consulted the migrants or the Gambian public at-large to sake their input. But as the old adage goes "money is the root of all evil" and even the almighty Lawyer Ousainou Darboe could not fend off the temptation of selling Gambian souls for some Benjamins. This is very troubling to say the least. We want answers from our political leaders and we want it now.
Majority Gambians depend on remittance from relatives in the diaspora, so the idea of signing any agreement to deport Gambian youths in exchange for money was never going to fly with The Gambia people, hence, the reason why the Foreign Minister decided to sign the agreement without the knowledge of the general public.
“He will pay a huge political price for this act” said Ebrima Ceesay of Brikama.
We demand an answer now. Lawyer Darboe and all those involve in this agreement must explain why such an agreement was reached without the input or knowledge of the Gambian people? We demand to see the full details of the agreement.
Btw... Where is the MONEY???
This is a developing story. We're still trying to verify the authenticity of this information. So stay tune.
TO BE CONTINUED……
Adama Barrow is a decent man and I believe he want to do the right things but let’s not fool ourselves he is not running the show. At least not since Darboe was released from jail. I like Barrow and I believe his motives are sincere but he lacks the preeminence and sophistication needed to lead the country, but worse than that he still lives under the shadow of Lawyer Darboe. This is tragic, because instead of our government fixating on all the work and transformations urgently need in the country, it appears Lawyer Darboe is busy setting-up his 2020 presidency.
Think about it. We spend two decades fighting for one basic principle “Term Limit” you would think that would have been the priority item on the president’s desk. No it wasn’t, instead it was “Age Limit.” Why? Why prioritize a legislation that basically benefit a single person at the expense of a whole nation? Why are we not asking this basic question? Have we forgotten this soon the nightmare we just came out of.
Here is the thing; UDP do not want a piece of the pie they want the WHOLE PIE. Lawyer Darboe will be the next president and UDP will rule The Gambia for the next 30 years. It sounds like a wild claim but it is not. If you have followed Gambian politics, you’ll know this is statistically accurate. So it is prudent upon all of us to hold UDP to high standard in order to prevent our dear-country plunging into a degrading situation as it was in the administration before.
Those of you who yearn for a true democracy where no single party dominate our politics, you are about to loss the battle. UDP surrogates have a powerful presents in all Gambia media platforms and they don’t play nice. Often they play dirty, divisive, identity political tactics thereby drowning any opposing views.
You spend two decades fighting dictatorship in the Gambia, why are you letting one form right under your nose? So many of us, sacrifice the pleasure of visiting our beloved country because we believed fighting for what’s right was worth it. We'll be damned if we let up right now.
I am calling on all of you to started demanding legislative and judicial changes so that no president will tramp on our rights and freedom ever again. We must demand legislation that reduce the power of the presidency. After 50 years of basically what is equivalent to waste, it’s time we stand up and make our voice heard and send a clear message to our government and anyone wanting to lead us that power belong to us the people. Wassalam!
Humility has a way of slapping the Arrogant on the face lol. All of a sudden reality has caught-up with the mad-dictator and he is scared of the fate he put many families through. He once called the country’s notorious prison (Mile 2) his Five (5) Star Hotel, with a stinky-smile on his face but he is now willing to march his gang of criminals to Annihilation just to avoid the Five-Star hotel we'll be happy to make his home.
Obviously, the only reason he is pushing this madness is because he had the opportunity to reflect on his presidency and he himself isn’t impressed with his performance, so like the typical dictator he is, he is willing to hold the nation at ransom until he cut his sweet deal. Not so fast, Mr. Ex-Dictator.
The funniest of it all, Jammeh might actually end-up getting some leeway and the very people who are currently doing his bidding will be EIGHTY-SIXED at the end. Unfortunately they are too dumb and Pussied (Not English Word) that they do NOT see what is about to happen to them.
Hello Soldier boy! Jammeh is trying to cut a deal to protect himself and his family and preserve his wealth. What are you going to do when the law comes after you? Did you take time to think about that?
- Jammeh has a multimillion dollar mansion in the US for his family, where is your foreign mansion?
- Jammeh’s Wife is in the US far away from any danger, where is your wife?
- Jammeh’s Kids are in the US far away from any danger, where are your kids?
- Jammeh has millions stash in banks all over the world for his family, how much is in your account?
So which is it now? Do you want to be a Soldier or a Rebel? What did you sign-up for? Which side are you on; Republic of The Gambia or Republic of Yahya Jammeh? Are you going to defend the State and obey the new Commander-in-Chief (Adama Barrow) or do you want to face ECOWAS/AU/UN/Senegal Military Force on the battle-field?
Soldier Boy! We don’t want to hear YOU'RE JUST FOLLOWING ORDERS. Pick a side now and save your job. We’re running out of fucking patience.
As we speak, Jammeh is preparing for his unknown future and the future of his family. It is clear that he is NOT leaving anything to chance and he’ll do everything to ensure he and his progeny live a comfortable life after his presidency.
What that means for the Gambian People?
With the level of greed Jammeh has delineated throughout his presidency and the personalization of national resources, it is safe to assume that if he haven’t already he is in the process of draining our national coffers for himself and his family. With this in mind I would like to send a powerful message to our government institutions as well as privates entities who have aided and abided Jammeh in his criminal endeavors for the past twenty years. Listen to me carefully. This might be your last opportunity to redeem your sins.
CEOs & MDs of Government Parastatals & The Central Bank:
DO NOT authorize any transfer of money to Jammeh or his surrogates or destroy any traces of such evidence. There is NOTHING Jammeh can do to you that can hurt you at this point, it is very important to know that the balance of power is in your favor. Being fired by Jammeh right now could actually end-up being a blessing for you. I can assure you, Jammeh would NOT fire anybody at this point, he is more worried about what lies ahead for him. If you get any such request I urge you to take the following steps as soon as possible:
- Report the matter to the Coalition-Rapid-Response Unit immediately.
- Notify the American Embassy immediately.
- Notify the UN Resident Representative immediately.
- Notify the IGP of Police immediately.
You'll be in safe hands and national hero. For once, stand-up for your country. Be rest assured, Halifa Sallah as V.President (unconfirmed) will dig into every evidence of financial malpractices. This applies to employees as well, if you see any such evidence report as fast as possible.
IGP/Head of Police:
IGP of police if you’re reading this. I want you to listen carefully. Shake-off the slave-mentality as fast as possible. If you’re NOT aware already, you’re more POWERFUL than Jammeh from now on. Jammeh has scared the shit-out-off the security forces but his power has vanished, do not fear anymore. Jammeh is NOT in the business of locking-up people anymore. Please stand tall and grow some balls. The steps you take now will determine whether you keep your job or NOT. I advise you to take the following step as soon as possible if you haven’t already:
- Setup a Rapid Response Unit to Investigate and Protect National Resources.
- Get all your department behind you and ensure they’re responsive to any such complaints.
- Protect all individuals who might be at risk for what they know or control.
Again, I remind you, you’re the head of law enforcement in the country. At this point, Jammeh should be the least person you should fear especially you're getting a new boss next month.
Coalition/New Government:
Confidence is everything and you've failed woefully in this area. Be vocal. You have to start drowning Jammeh’s voice now to give people confidence to stand-up to any illegal request from Jammeh and his enablers. You’ve been very weak in these areas, a strong voice from you will enable the Security forces and Government employees to start changing their mentality. What are you scared off? Quit being petrified, goddamn, you’re the leaders of our country. Don’t let Jammeh control the narratives.
Beef up the COALITION RAPID RESPONSE UNIT fast, get some strong legal minds on-board. Enough with the celebration, leave that to the citizens. Get to work NOW.
Also a day after elections I POSTED on Facebook the need for Adama Barrow to address the NATION as soon as possible, it’s been 4 days what are you waiting for, sir? If NOT anything, you owe a THANK-YOU to the voters and REASSURE the country of your readiness to lead. This is STANDARD, a winner in any elections addresses the electorates/nation within 24 hrs.
Four (4) days after victory you’re flirting with everybody but the Gambian people. We appreciate your interviews with INTERNATIONAL-MEDIAS but where were they when we were going through Jammeh's nightmare? We do not need a celebrity we need a president and enough with the SELFIES with your family too, we don’t care about that either lol. You need to come to speed fast, Mr. Barrow.
Security Forces:
If you’re still in the business of arresting people or carrying out Jammeh’s illegal orders then you’re nothing but a dumb-ass. Come next month he’ll be gone and you’ll face the wrath of your own actions, for the past two decades Jammeh has selfishly used and maltreated you, at this point, you should be worried about you and your family’s future than doing Jammeh’s bidding. OPEN YOUR EYES.
WARNING! If any soldier is thinking about causing mischief, you’re probably the stupidest persons ever. Coup d'etat is over in The Gambia, you had your opportunity to get rid of a dictator, and you did not. Just know one thing, you won’t last a week even if you succeed in your foolish adventure; ECOWAS, AU, Senegal, US and Patriotic Soldiers and Civilians will make sure you spend the rest of your miserable life in a shit-hole. This is a different Gambia, get the memo.
With a month left before you assume the presidency I believe you’ve started building/identifying your executive team, if you haven’t, you’re better off starting now, you don’t have much time. The success or failure of your presidency will very much depend on the people you choose to surround yourself with.
If you’re like President Jammeh you’ll choose TRIBALISM and PRAISE-SINGERS, if you are like President Jawara you’ll choose NEPOTISM and LAZINESS, both are bad choices. What you need is an Administration made up of POLICY-WONKS and TECHNOCRATS instead of BUREAUCRATS and TRUTH-BIAS.
Look for competent professionals with the proper knowledge and track record of success in their fields. I strongly urge you to consider professional in the WEST who have passed through the competitive corporate job-market.
And please can you hire people who can speak ENGLISH, am so tired of listening/watching folks on TV who can’t express themselves in basic English yet they're suppose to head important departments. I love our local languages but ENGLISH is our official language.
I understand every campaign will reward some loyalist for their hardwork, fine, but it is very important to understand that this battle was never about personal interest but national interest. For that reason, you must be willing to take hard stance and be willing to say "NO".
Good luck Mr. President.
Tomorrow, I’ll address a topics very dear to me. Good night!
In memory and spirit of Deyda Hydara’s “Good Morning, Mr. President”, an editorial geared towards holding our LEADERS accountable. Beginning this evening I’ll start my own edition of “Good Evening, Mr. President”.
In about a month Adama Barrow is going to take the helm of power. Good luck, Mr. President elect. I wish you all the best BUT you ain’t gonna get a free pass from Intellectual Bug. I’ll be watching you and your administration closely as it begins to take shape.
We fought too hard to end Jammeh’s dictatorship and you damn right we ain’t gonna let anyone fuck-it-up again. I’ll tap-you-in-the-back when you do RIGHT but I’ll be a pain-in-the-ass if you try anything FUNNY.
If you’re close to Adama Barrow, tell him to keep a close eye on this edition on my blog (jollofnerds.com). Unlike many already canvassing for positions in the new government, I DO NOT need anything from you sir but to be a good leader for my country of birth. No position in your government can pay my “six figures” Corporate-America salary, just keeping it real. So my interest is Gambia and Gambia only. Period.
Off-course, it won’t all hard-talk, there will be some element of comics and fun but will always keep it 100%.
I wish you all the best Mr. President elect.
Today is the GREATEST day of my life, am sure many of you feel the same. We have just witness one of the most consequential events in the history of our country and The Gambia shall never be the same again.
Today is a day of CELEBRATION and UNITY. There is no “I” today, there is only The Gambia, we all have won. We shall regroup, reorganize and rebuild our nation.
For all those who went out to cast their votes, I say “Thank you”, you have made our democracy better.
Campaign is OVER, get out of that mood fast and refocus to what’s ahead. No bullying, no insults and no fighting.
Jammeh has shown maturity so far by admitting DEFEAT, now he must handover and transition PEACEFULLY.
To the DIASPORA. My people, YOU ROCK. I have never seen people so vested in their Nation like diaspora Gambians. You have NOT voted but you’re the catalyst for all this. We shall be in the HISTORY book. You deserve a full day of REST, go get a MASSAGE, send me the bill lol
ADAMA BARROW, there was just something about this guy. He just makes you believe in something you cannot even explain. He has the calm and temperament to lead us. I have 100% confidence in him. Darboe, will be proud of you today.
MAMMA KANDEH, if the diaspora was the fuel behind the win, Mamma Kandeh was the ultimate catalyst to Jammeh’s defeat. He promise to go after Jammeh’s base and he delivered. This WIN is as much as a results of him as the COALITION. So “THANK YOU” Mamma Kandeh and the whole GDC TEAM, lift your head up high. YOU ROCK.
Finally, remember this word, RECONCILIATION. We are one people, the diaspora must lead from afar. We must show maturity by controlling the narratives towards PEACE and UNITY.
I have never been PROUDER as a Gambian. I Love You, Guys!!!
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