Tumani, grab a life and face the real world

By RTD Captain Kanteh

Dear Editor,

I read Mr Tumani Manneh`s diatribe in your widely read On-line paper, describing me as tribalist and a coward. First, it is worth indicating that the character behind such an outrageous claim is quite familiar to me no matter how much he tries to change his pseudo- name on-line. The writer is from a chieftain clan that saw the demise of their monopoly or influence on power in that locality, and therefore blame it on me for having allegedly taken part in the 22 July take over. A few years ago, I had placed him in his right position when he constantly attacked me for no reason other his desire for revenge, for the lost of the family fame and fortune. He used to call himself a descendent of a traditional warrior-king. But I bet his xxxx, he lives in the fantasy world.

Hey! warrior, I believe you missed the point here. I did not accuse Lt.Col. Samsudeen Sarr of tribalism. On the contrary , I tried to caution him against utterances that could lead to misunderstanding and possible tension, and I am sure fair minded people across the tribal divide will not fail to understand where I am coming from. Readers should be the judges.

As to your preposterous statement that I took part in the planning and execution of the 22July take over, think again. Had I actively taken part in that sham it would have taken a more serious dimension and the leadership would have been more responsible- hence the fundamental difference between me and those who took over the country. But as I said in my interview with this respectable paper, I regretted serving Jammeh. If I have to agree with you on anything, this would be the point.

Warrior, did you describe me as a tribalist? Oh! I did not realize I am. Just one thing, if advising another person to avoid being misunderstood makes me a tribalist , so be it. What is clear in this issue is your own mind set about a man you do not know sufficiently. Please warrior, grab a life and base your arguments facts as opposed to sentiments. I rest my case.