19 April 2011

Coalition for Change – The Gambia Distances itself from Gambia Gov’ts Position on Cote D’Ivoire


Press Release Refccg18/4/11

The Coalition for Change – The Gambia (CCG) wishes to dissociate itself from the statements and position of the Gambia Government on events in Cote d’Ivoire.
The most recent inconsequential state televised statement of President Jammeh calling for fresh elections and refusing to recognize President Alassane Ouattara in defiance of the international community, despite findings by virtually all independent observers and monitors that Laurent Gbagbo lost the November election, underscores the pariah character of the Gambian regime. 
The amateurish manner in which the statement touched on an array of issues – Lumumba, Sankara, Compaore, imperialism, etc. – is a shame to many Gambians.
The world may not be aware, but the Gambian people know that anytime President Jammeh senses the hotspot, he starts throwing mud hoping it will stick.  From his pronouncements relating to AIDS, homosexuals, human rights defenders, the Iran arms scandal, the Libya crisis and Gaddafi, the Holy Qur’an burning, to the Cote d’Ivoire, Jammeh has always had something to hide or deflect. 
 The most recent rant also raises serious concerns on President Jammeh’s reaction if he were to lose the November 2011 presidential elections.  Will he, like Gbagbo defy all logic and reason, despite all evidence to the contrary and cling on to power by any means necessary?
President Jammeh’s latest remarks further strengthen the resolve of the CCG and progressive Gambians to ensure that 17 years of repressive rule must come to an end now.
The CCG is therefore calling on Gambians, the people of Cote d’Ivoire, West African Citizens, and the international community to disregard the Jammeh administration’s rants on Cote d’Ivoire.  The statement does not in any way reflect the position of the Gambian people vis-à-vis developments in that country.  The people of The Gambia support the position of ECOWAS, the International Community and recognize the democratically elected government of President Alasanne Ouattara.
The CCG takes this opportunity to congratulate Presidentt Ouattara, the Government and people of Cote D’Ivoire. 
The group also renews its call to all freedom and peace-loving organizations and individuals to support us in the campaign to end despotism and dictatorship in The Gambia.
SIGNED:
CCG EXECUTIVE
April 18, 2011

CONTACTS:
NDey Tapha Sosseh, Secretary-General / Spokesperson SGCoalitonForChangeGambia@gmail.com


TWITTER: @ChangeGambia, @KomboMansa, @TheGambiaVoice
Facebook group: Coalition for Change – The Gambia


[i] Coalition for Change Gambia has as its members, journalists, lawyers, doctors, businessmen/women and civil society groups in and outside The Gambia concerned about the deteriorating state of affairs in The Gambia. Further information and details, including requests for membership can be accessed and processed through the Secretary General.
[ii] Interested media organisations should contact the Secretary General for more information.  Audio material is also available and can be accessed upon request.



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