Colleagues,
Until such time when our leaders and we as Westnilers are able to put aside our
political shades and personal differences for the sake of common good, a lot
will remain elusive for us. Meningitis is now ravaging West Nile, coming hot on
the heels of Hepatitis B whose efforts are still unaccomplished. Shouldn't
Abiriga, Wadri, Onzima, Dibele et al sit on the same table for such a cause???
Back to the Dibele appointment, I think the issue has been taken overboard. One
of the key tenets of the establishment of this forum was to act as a "notice
Board" of sorts on one hand while enabling us to engage in constructive
discourse which would otherwise be difficult given the geographic dynamics. No
one is coerced to accept any or all of the invitations to treat posted herein.
Voluntarism has been the key. As such, if anyone has reservations about any
issue posted on this net, it is their right to steer clear from it. NO ONE IS
FORCED TO DO ANYTHING!!
It is purely based on one's conviction of the issue at hand and the willingness
to voluntarily participate. In stating one's disapproval/disagreement with any
issue, the least expected is that such a position is communicated with a degree
of maturity as opposed to negativity and sometimes outright personalization of
issues! We have read more trivial matters on this forum but tolerated them
until they fade away!! So far, it is impossible to filter what comes through on
this forum given the unregulated access. As noted severally, the most effective
commentators on this forum are the ones who are a no show when it comes to
moving from verbose to action!!! How many calls and appeals were made by
Christine Munduru and team on the Hepatitis project? How many heeded tangibly?
Didn't it boil down to largely the usual selfless individuals when it came to
action? And yet this effort was in the public domain in this forum and beyond.
A forum that brings Abiriga and Dibele on the same table may become a turning
point and an opportunity for them to bury whatever hatchet (if any). We cannot
afford to have leaders who spend a load of their time bickering over sometimes
small matters rather than focusing on service delivery. This could be an
opportunity for them to listen to our concerns, as key stakeholders, first
hand. They could together take up and address issues like Hepatitis B and
Meningitis in Arua and Yumbe respectively and West Nile in general. They could
use their networks to jostle government to wake up to the realities in West
Nile. The shrewd RDCs have managed to steer development efforts to their areas
of operation purely on the basis of political manoeuvring and networking.
Personally, I don't see a problem with government and opposition sitting one a
round table to address a common problem, as long as it benefits the people.
I think the proposal by Lino was in good faith and targeted at those who see
sense out of it. Those on the contrary have a right to stay away or at the very
least express their views in an appropriate manner, with due regard to the
diverse nature of the members in this forum! Whoever accepts to be part of the
www should be prepared for what comes with it.
Patrick Onen Ezaga
"Get it done ... yes you can if you believe in yourself”
On Friday, February 14, 2014 9:33 AM, Christine Munduru <[email protected]>
wrote:
Afi, this is just on the spot
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 8:52 PM, JohnAJackson <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Afi,
>
>I second your opinion.
>
>I believe we need responsible civil servants (people) who understand their
>duties to the citizens they serve.If you are appointed to serve your
>community, I believe you (the civil servant) has been chosen based on the
>skills the President (or any other authority) trusts that you will serve your
>community with dedication.
>
>While celebrations are good opportunity for networking and showing support,
>contributing to such events should be voluntary and left to the people who
>wish to contribute.
>
>I am amazed that whenever there are serious matters where we are called upon
>to help (Health issues, Education, etc) everyone keeps so quiet on this forum.
>We are loosing the value upon which this forum was created.
>
>I would like to call upon everyone to reflect on the strides we have made
>through this effort in the last 2-3 years. what are our successes/failures?
>Lets keep the light burning on the productive stuff that benefits the
>community at large.
>
>Cheers
>
>JJ
>
>
>
>
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>> 1. Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
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>> 2. Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua (Andama Felix Adiburu)
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>>Message: 1
>>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:16:45 -0800 (PST)
>>From: George Afi Obitre-Gama <[email protected]>
>>To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]>
>>Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>Message-ID:
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>>Ladies and Gentlemen,
>>I do not understand as to why "We" should contribute anything to this welcome
>>"party". I personally and sincerely congratulate Mr.Dibele? and the people of
>>Arua upon his appointment to the office of RDC after a very long time of
>>having a non-starter as RDC but contributing sums of money for this 'party'
>>after school fees season is a troubling. Why cant the owners of the money(NRM
>>party) square the full expenses? Someone(not the?mouse)?can?surely approach
>>the NRM party and inform them that the "people of Arua are very happy' with
>>the appointment of their son to this position and should they want more
>>votes, they should comply(not vote buying). In any case, 'other' people are
>>given free money to the tune of billions, why cant we just request a small
>>amount of 50M for celebrations?
>>Personally, I will not contribute any money but I shall be there enjoying the
>>meat and drinks that follow whether I am invited or not.
>>
>>
>>
>>On Monday, February 10, 2014 9:24 PM, Patrick Ezaga <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>My 2 cents
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>> From: Patrick Ezaga <[email protected]>;
>>To: [email protected] <[email protected]>;
>>Subject: Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>Sent: Mon, Feb 10, 2014 4:22:58 PM
>>
>>
>>Thanks Lino for spearheading this. Congs to Debele (tho I have always thot he
>>is Mr. Dibele). That said, I presume there shd be a similar congratulatory do
>>brewing in Arua. I suggest we host him here in Kla, reasons being we have
>>hardly come out of the prangs of school fees syndrome n we got Mr. Candia's
>>function this weekend. Back 2 back trips 2 Arua over weekends may not be
>>easy.
>>I also suggest that u take up the mantle and chair this effort. You may want
>>to get in touch with Debele 2 set aside that date too.
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>> From: Sisto O Andama <[email protected]>;
>>To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
>><[email protected]>;
>>Subject: Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>Sent: Mon, Feb 10, 2014 3:46:47 PM
>>
>>
>>Excellent news
>>
>>
>>Sisto Ocanda Andama
>>M: ?+1 202 725
>> 8087
>>M: +254 731 551 111
>>M: +232 301
>> 66192
>>[email protected]
>>From: Lino Anguzu
>>Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 15:45
>>To: [email protected]; [email protected]
>>Reply To: [email protected]
>>Subject: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>
>>Dear all,
>>
>>You are all aware of the recent appointment of Mr. Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>to replace Ibrahim Abiriga. I consider the appointment a very positive step
>>in bringing sanity back to the administration of Arua District and on that
>>note, I congratulate Mr. Debele upon his appointment, which in my opinion was
>>long overdue.
>>I was sharing with a few individuals in Kampala about this appointment and so
>>far everyone consulted agreed that this was a positive move for us as
>>stakeholders in the District. A proposal has been floated to give Mr. Debele
>>a resounding welcome in a welcome party. Several people have committed to
>>contribute to that end.?
>>The object of this email is therefore to bring this to your notice and seek
>>your opinions, engagement, involvement and support. It is proposed the event
>>takes place on the week end of 22/02/2014. I also suggest that a small
>>committee of about 3-5 persons be formed to coordinate our efforts. These are
>>my thoughts.
>>
>>Lino Anguzu
>>
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>>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:33:03 +0300
>>From: Andama Felix Adiburu <[email protected]>
>>To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]>
>>Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
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>>This is a most welcome idea. The appointment of Mr. Debele is welcome. As
>>noted, this may bring some sanity in many ways in the administration of the
>>district and in sorting out some local issues. However, he will need support.
>>He can be a leverage in some ways. We need to play our cards right and ride
>>above many petty divides and embrace our diversity as a tool to spice our
>>local, regional, and national development.
>>
>>Congratulations Mzee Debele.
>>
>>I will make my contribution to the committee which will be charged with
>>making operational this plan.
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: "Patrick Ezaga" <[email protected]>
>>Sent: ?10/?02/?2014 07:27 PM
>>To: "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]>
>>Subject: [WestNileNet] Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>
>>My 2 cents
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>From: Patrick Ezaga <[email protected]>;
>>To: [email protected] <[email protected]>;
>>Subject: Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>Sent: Mon, Feb 10, 2014 4:22:58 PM
>>
>>
>>Thanks Lino for spearheading this. Congs to Debele (tho I have always thot he
>>is Mr. Dibele). That said, I presume there shd be a similar congratulatory do
>>brewing in Arua. I suggest we host him here in Kla, reasons being we have
>>hardly come out of the prangs of school fees syndrome n we got Mr. Candia's
>>function this weekend. Back 2 back trips 2 Arua over weekends may not be easy.
>>I also suggest that u take up the mantle and chair this effort. You may want
>>to get in touch with Debele 2 set aside that date too.
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>From: Sisto O Andama <[email protected]>;
>>To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
>><[email protected]>;
>>Subject: Re: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>Sent: Mon, Feb 10, 2014 3:46:47 PM
>>
>>
>>Excellent news
>>
>>
>>Sisto Ocanda Andama
>>M: +1 202 725 8087
>>M: +254 731 551 111
>>M: +232 301 66192
>>[email protected]
>>From: Lino Anguzu
>>Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 15:45
>>To: [email protected]; [email protected]
>>Reply To: [email protected]
>>Subject: Appointment of Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>
>>
>>
>>Dear all,
>>
>>You are all aware of the recent appointment of Mr. Peter Debele as RDC Arua
>>to replace Ibrahim Abiriga. I consider the appointment a very positive step
>>in bringing sanity back to the administration of Arua District and on that
>>note, I congratulate Mr. Debele upon his appointment, which in my opinion was
>>long overdue.
>>I was sharing with a few individuals in Kampala about this appointment and so
>>far everyone consulted agreed that this was a positive move for us as
>>stakeholders in the District. A proposal has been floated to give Mr. Debele
>>a resounding welcome in a welcome party. Several people have committed to
>>contribute to that end.
>>The object of this email is therefore to bring this to your notice and seek
>>your opinions, engagement, involvement and support. It is proposed the event
>>takes place on the week end of 22/02/2014. I also suggest that a small
>>committee of about 3-5 persons be formed to coordinate our efforts. These are
>>my thoughts.
>>
>>
>>Lino Anguzu
>>
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