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Micheal Scales Calls For Restraint!!
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Micheal Scales Calls For Restraint!!
Dear Mr.Editor,
I would not wish to pour cold water on the flaming debate of visa complience through the British High Commission to the U.K.
Your stand is an honourable one and is of great public interest.I am happy to join you on this. However , my overriding concern is the plight of Mr.Momodou Sanneh and how can we best assist his unfortunate position.
I have sent an open e/mail to The Daily Observer as they requested.. that they would forward any interest to Mr.Sanneh.
I have no doubt that the entrance clearance officer ,when considering his case ,has taken several factors into consideration..which may be quite reasonable.I must admit to spending many hours since yesterday considering the logistics of his transit to medical assistance in the U.K. Let me aire these thoughts as follows...
1. Is Mr Sanneh capable of taking a scheduled flight to the U.K.
2. Would the carrier allow this and could they assist his passage to board the
flight and his transit from the aircraft through customs/luggage.
3. The scheduled flights arrive at around 10p.m at Gatwick.How would Mr.
Sanneh get from the airport to the Hospital.
4. Will the hospital admit Mr.Sanneh straight away.
5. What is the weekly cost of his treatment.
6. What period of convalecence may be needed and where would this occur.
7. Who would be responsible for the inter relationships with The Home Office
and his personal requirements.
8. How could his cash be transferred to access in the U.K.to fund his stay
and his daily needs/shopping etc.
9. Where is The Gambian High Commissions {London} position in this.
It would be inhuman for Mr.Sanneh to take such a journey and adventure without this necessary assistance.I myself am based 300 miles from London.
In London there is a healthy Gambian community.Is there anyone willing to assist ?
Non of these problems are insurmountable..provided there are those willing to lend a hand.Perhaps you could appeal for assistance ?
Once these queries are addressed..this would certainly reinforce Mr.Sanneh's applictaion for a medical visa.
When praiseing The Freedom Newspaper and The Observer yesterday, I realised that the diffrences that may exist between you ,should not obstruct the care to Mr.Sanneh's situation.This is a Gambian problem and as such on these matters of human interest..you must work together as a nation for the common good.
The President of The Gambia has made much play of his concern towards the health of her citizens.His good wife was flown to America to have there beautiful son. Would His Excellency The President be willing to assist Mr.Sanneh,either by transport or funding ?
The direction of your debate towards the U.K. is not being questioned.You and your readers have every right to express your feelings in the manner which serves your interest.
St Georges Hospital has expressed its possibilities to help Mr.Sanneh.But they cannot do much without seeing Mr Sanneh.Even then , there is no guarantee that he is treatable.However, in the same situation who would deny him this opportunity ?
The debate concerning The issue of visa's to the U.K. and the deportation of Africans from the U.K. is one I have engaged many times.What I have said is a matter of record.I stand by your readership on many issues.However, the British Government has set its stall out openly.The only phantoms that lurk
below the surface are those created by wild imagination. Whilst they remain reticent..they do not remain silent.Thats the British democratic way.
I trust my understanding of Gambian Compassion towards its own..is not missjudged. Let us see who amongst you will stand for Mr.Sanneh.I am happy to play my part, but others must do the same.
I remain Michael..U.K. |
Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2008 (Archive on Friday, February 29, 2008)
Posted by PNMBAI Contributed by PNMBAI
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