[AFRI-Discuss] AFRALO Regional Officers selections and ALAC Representative selection - Nominations period to start on June 3
Tijani BEN JEMAA
tijani.benjemaa at planet.tn
Fri Jun 7 15:50:26 UTC 2013
Dear all,
I would like to remind you that the nomination period is still open till 14
June. Any member of AFRALO has the ability to nominate the persons he/she
thinks are the best to serve AFRALO
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Objet : Re: [AFRI-Discuss] AFRALO Regional Officers selections and ALAC
Representative selection - Nominations period to start on June 3
Dear all,
After reading through Pastor Peters' post, I have no choice but to agree
with the entirety of his observations. I think we need to do a
reorganization of AFRALO. It is criminal that the same set of people have to
occupy leadership positions. Recycling of individuals into positions of
leadership will be an anathema in the long term.
Regards,
Adetokunbo Abiola.
--- On Wed, 5/6/13, NURSES ACROSS THE BORDERS
<nursesacrosstheborders at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: NURSES ACROSS THE BORDERS <nursesacrosstheborders at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [AFRI-Discuss] AFRALO Regional Officers selections and ALAC
Representative selection - Nominations period to start on June 3
To: "Fatimata Seye Sylla" <fsylla at gmail.com>,
"afri-discuss at atlarge-lists.icann.org"
<afri-discuss at atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Cc: "Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond" <ocl at gih.com>, "AFRALO ICANN"
<afralo-internal at atlarge-lists.icann.org>,
"alac-announce at atlarge-lists.icann.org"
<alac-announce at atlarge-lists.icann.org>, "ICANN APPLICATION"
<staff at atlarge.icann.org>
Date: Wednesday, 5 June, 2013, 14:34
The President ICANN Board, Chairman ALAC, and all AFRALO ALs
NURSES ACROSS THE BORDERS PROTEST THE OPEN PARTISANSHIP OF THE CHAIRPERSON
OF AFRALO IN THE SELECTION OF REGIONAL OFFICERS and ALAC Representative
Selection
Zig Ziglar the reknown writer once wrote: 'you cannot expect a different
result from doing the same thing over and over again'
On the above premise, I wish to register the protest of my organization and
so many other members of ICANN from AFRALO (who silently are grudging) the
open and flagrant partisanship of the present Chairperson to AFRALO on the
above subject matter.
Please, be it noted that, this is not based on sentiments or personal
differences between my organization and Ms Fatimata Seye Sylla, but on the
democratic and accountable structures upon which ICANN is structured. For
the avoidance of doubt, Nurses Across the Borders was one of the
organizations that supported the nomination of Ms Sylla to the 2014
NOMCOM.
Since 2007, when AFRALO came into existence, all the leadership positions
within it, AND AFRALO Representatives within other ICANN Structures have
been rotated amongst the SAME SET of individuals and also follows the same
process/pattern of selection just like the one being applied by Ms Sylla on
June 3 and 4 2013.
For the avoidance of doubts, I present below the list of officers of AFRALO
and AFRALO Representatives from 2007 till date:
AFRALO OFFICERS-currently
1. Chairperson: Fatimatta Seye Sylla-2009-2011, 2011-2013xxxx
2. Vice Chairperson: Tijani Ben
Jemaa-2009-2011, 2011-2013xxxx
3. Secretariat: Aziz Hilali-2010-2012, 2012-2014
ALAC REPRESENTATIVES
1. Titi Akinsanmi-2011-2013-she was selected by Ms Sylla, even though she
does not belong to any ALS within AFRALO
2. Yaovi Atohun-2011-2013, xxxx
3. Tijani Ben Jemaa-2010-2012, 2012-2014 xxxx-OCCUPYING TWO OFFICES WITHIN
THE SAME PERIOD-Vice Chair AFRALO and ALAC Rep
ALAC NOMCOM REPRESENTATIVE
1. Mohammed El Bashi-2013 & 2012, xxxx
ALAC REPRESENTATIVES
1. Mohammed El Bashi: 2007-2011xxxx
2. Dave Kissoondayal: 2009-2011
3. Heava Dirkiate: 2010-2012
4. Fatimata Seye Sylla: 2007-2009xxxx
ALAC DELEGATE TO THE NOMCOM
1.
Yaovi Atohun: 2011 & 2010xxxx
2. Khaled Kouba: 2009 & 2008
3. Mohammed El Faith El Tigani: 2007-2006
4. Didier Kasole: 2003
We find very disturbing, lacking merit and devoid of any democratic
tendecies the proposal by Ms Fatimata Sylla on the following grounds:
1. Aziz Hilali whom she is proposing for Chairman AFRALO is still Secretary
to AFRALO till 2014. She is implying that, both positions be reserved for
him, and if wins, he relinquishes his post as Sec, and if he losses he
returns back as Sec to AFRALO to continue his tenure. If Aziz is interested
in the position as he has done, he should be asked to resign from the
position of Secretary AFRALO with immediate effect.
2. What is democratic in one person nominating 4 persons at once, and the
person happens to be the Chairperson of the Group?
3. AFRALO Bye laws made it very clear that, the Chairman shall cast the
decisiive vote, where there is a tie
in any election, meaning, chairmen/chairperson are supposed to be seen as
neutral even though they may have sympathy for a particular candidate, this
should not be made known. But in this case, Ms Fatimata has openly expressed
her partisanship by her selection. The outcome would be a bandwagon effect
for those not wanting to be seen as 'disloyal' to want to support her
choice.
4. With the secondment of Tijani Ben Jemaa, the plot is fait accompli. Both
Mr Tijanin and Fatimata are leaders within AFRALO and one would expect them
to help nurture successors in a more transparent manner.
5. AFRALO is being unwittingly turned into a cult of the preserve, where
people like Fatimata, Tijani, Yaovi and Aziz now decides the faith of every
other members within AFRALO.
6, Look at the representation from 2007, it has been between the quadruple.
7. Today, there are 26 confirmed At Large Structures withn AFRALO and, are
we saying that,
without these Foursome, AFRALO will die? Please, we do not deny the rights
to vote or be voted for by the aforementioned individuals, but that, all our
actions should be very transparent and accountable. If African politicians
are known for nepotism, must it be reflected in ICANN?
8. AFRALO is not an independent body, but a structure within the larger
ICANN, and such, we expect the leaders with ICANN to guide and guard against
the abuse of power and position. If Ms Fatimata as Chairperson to AFRALO has
any preference for candidates, it should not be done with careless abandon.
She could do her silent campaign without trying to push her choice down our
throats. If ICANN choose to ignore or pretend there is nothing wrong with
the above practice, then, it will lose its credibility as an international
organization of repute.
9. The same practice maybe observable in other RALOs, but we are concerned
with AFRALO and perhaps, this maybe the right
time ICANN begin to take more than a passing interest in what happens
within its structures. No part is greater than the whole.
The man died in him, who keeps quiet in the face of tyranny-Wole Soyinka
Yours sincerely,
Pastor Peters Osawaru OMORAGBON,
Executive President/CEO-Nurses Across the Borders Inc.(USA &
NIGERIA)President, Diaspora Nurses Association of Nigeria-
DNAN International Liaison Officer, Nigerian Nurses Charitable
Association-UK (NNCA-UKGeneral Secretary, Civil Society Network on Climate
Change in Nigeria
Fellow-Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers- ICANNFellow-Open
Society Institute, BudapestDesignated Focal Person-United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change- UNFCCC in NigeriaBoard Member, Conference of
NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN-
CONGO
Member, Steering Committee, Regional Committee for Africa-Conference of NGOs
in Consultative Relationship with the UN- CONGOTel: +441438729726,
+234-8052658024,Email: diasporanursesa at yahoo.com,
petersomoragbon2 at yahoo.co.uk,
www.nursesacrosstheborders.org
From: Fatimata Seye Sylla <fsylla at gmail.com>
To: afri-discuss at atlarge-lists.icann.org
Cc: At-Large Staff
<staff at atlarge.icann.org>
Sent: Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 23:24
Subject: Re: [AFRI-Discuss] AFRALO Regional Officers selections and ALAC
Representative selection - Nominations period to start on June 3
Dear All,
I would like to make an amendment to my nominations regarding the position
of Secretariat as it runs until AGM 2014.
We will make the nominations after election of the AFRALO Chair and only if
the present Secretary is elected
My apologies.
Please only consider my following nominations
1. Aziz as AFRALO Chair. Aziz has been a very hard working secretariat,
keeping AFRALO at a very high level of reports delivery and has attended
all the monthly meetings with valuable contributions. His term will
finish
in 2015.
2. Mohamed as AFRALO Vice Chair. He has been an excellent ALAC member
after his great work as a Nom Com member.
3. Yaovi as ALAC member for a second term. He is doing great and
improving every where within ALAC and AFRALO. He is an active participant
in many ICANN work groups and contributes in all AFRALO monthly meetings
Thank you all for your understanding and your continuous support
Fatimata
2013/6/3 Fatimata Seye Sylla <fsylla at gmail.com>
> Dear All,
>
> This year will be my last term as AFRALO chair and I really thank you all
> for your continuous support during all these 2 terms. I will continue to
> work within AFRALO as an active member from 2014.
>
> To continue the great work AFRALO is doing with younger members while
> keeping some experienced ones on board, I would like to make the following
> nominations:
>
> 1. Aziz as AFRALO Chair. Aziz has been a very hard working
>
secretariat, keeping AFRALO at a very high level of reports delivery and
> has attended all the monthly meetings with valuable contributions. His
term
> will finish in 2015.
> 2. Mohamed as AFRALO Vice Chair. He has been an excellent ALAC member
> after his great work as a Nom Com member.
> 3. Victor as AFRALO Secretary, he is one of the youngest members on
> board, he is bilingual, active in all our monthly meetings and I would
> suggest that we try him as Secretary to finish Aziz's term in case he
gets
> elected as Chair.
> 4. Yaovi as ALAC member for a second term. He is doing great and
> improving every where within ALAC and AFRALO. He is an active
participant
> in many ICANN work groups and contributes in all AFRALO
monthly meetings
>
> I am seeking your support for these nominations if you agree with me.
>
> Thank you again and best regards,
>
> *AFRALO Towards the ICANN New Season !!!*
> *Fatimata
> *
>
>
>
> 2013/6/3 ICANN At-Large Staff <staff at atlarge.icann.org>
>
>> Dear AFRALO members,
>>
>> On behalf of AFRALO's Chair, Fatimata Seye Sylla, we would like to
>> announce
>> the beginning of the nomination period for the AFRALO Regional Officer
>> positions and the AFRALO ALAC representative. The nomination period shall
>> start on June 3rd, 2013.
>>
>> Note that this schedule synchronizes the Regional officers selection with
>> the AFRALO ALAC Selection, which will allow for efficiency and
better
>> management of the election polls.
>>
>>
>>
>> ALAC Selection Schedule for 2014 ALAC Representatives
>>
>>
>>
>> 3 June - ALAC Chair announces call for nominations and Statements of
>> Interest
>>
>> 3 June - 14 June - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 2
>> weeks).
>>
>> 21 June - Deadline for nomination acceptances
>>
>> 28 June - 5 July - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later
>> than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no
>> later
>> than two weeks after that deadline).
>>
>> 8 July - RALO Chairs to inform ALAC Chair of Selection Results. ALAC
Chair
>> to inform NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect of ALAC Selection Results
>>
>> 2013 AGM [ 17th - 21st
November ] - Newly elected ALAC representative
>> shall be seated on the ALAC at the close of the 2013 AGM on Thursday,
21st
>> November 2013.
>>
>>
>>
>> AFRALO Chair: Currently held by Fatimata Seye-Sylle. Fatimata is not
>> eligible for re-selection. The current term ends at the close of the 2013
>> AGM. The new term starts on Thursday, 21 November 2013 at the close of
the
>> AGM and ends at the close of the 2015 AGM.
>>
>> AFRALO Vice Chair: Currently held by Tijani Ben Jemaa. Tijani is not
>> eligible for re-selection. The current term ends at the close of the 2013
>> AGM. The new term starts on Thursday, 21 November 2013 at the close of
the
>> AGM and ends at the close of the 2015 AGM.
>>
>> Kindly see the AFRALO Selection wiki :
>>
>>
>> <
>>
https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/AFRALO+Regional+Elections+2013
>> >
>>
https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/AFRALO+Regional+Elections+2013
>> which includes the AFRALO Regional officers open positions for the
>> 2013-2014
>> term as well as the ALAC representative position.
>>
>> Please let us know your choice. Staff will be glad to note nominations
>> and
>> supporters.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber, Matt Ashtiani, Nathalie
>> Peregrine, Julia Charvolen
>>
>> ICANN Policy Staff in support of
ALAC
>>
>> E-mail: <mailto:staff at atlarge.icann.org> staff at atlarge.icann.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
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