Dear Caleb, Indeed I have seen all that you have said here happening. You are absolutely right our biggest problem has been disunity exhibited by our politicians. So its not partnering or not partnering with government, not voting wisely as some refer to votes casted for parties other than the ruling party that is the problem. It is disunity amongsts us. There is no way an elected leader (irrespective of his/her political inclination) by the people will not partner with government. That is why we should, through this forum or other fora nurture the idea of the citizens' manifesto, or call it West Nile manifesto and compel our politicians (irrespective of their parties) to unite to realize the dreams of the manifesto. Great idea that after the elections, if it were possible even before, we invite our politicians and interact with them. A citizens' manifesto in hand would be a good tool to use in such an interaction.
I hope I understood you correctly. We are or I am not shooting down what the new and aspiring politicians would want to do. By having these discussions in the manner they are running, if the politicians are keen, they should be fishing out what the real issues are as articulated by concerned children of the region and revise their strategies accordingly. Without unity, the biggest missing link for West Nile to break even, the philosophy of partnering for the good of the region will not be realised as you have observed with the names I mentioned in my earlier submission. Thank you, Ismail ----------------------------------- ________________________________ From: Caleb Alaka <[email protected]> To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, 20 October, 2010 12:42:08 Subject: [WestNileNet] Good Hustle another perspective to Christnes Dear Banduga I think the people you mentioned have been partnering with Government and they to a large extent failed. But do you know that the biggest problem we have had in West Nile has been disunity. Do you know that those in NRMO fight each other, Are you not aware that Onzima Alex and Kassiano Wadri could not see eye to eye because of the issue of the District Yet they were in FDC, How many times have you seen Simon Ejua, Dujanga, Jachan , Eriyo and Baba meeting or calling a conference for West Nile. Do you know how each of these save for few are engrossed in catching the big man's eye. That is why we need to reposition our selves and after elections, we shall establish a think tank for West Nile were we shall invite our politicians and interact with them. Lets give these politicians who are new and aspiring an opportunity to do what others failed to do. The good news is that we now have West Nile Net, the Foundation the numbers and man the necessary capabilities and competences
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