Your response well noted.

The big question begging for answer is not how much work she has done with ISOC Benin, but how much has she been engaged and involved with AFRALO?

That is our primary concern.  We want people who have kept AFRALO alive to be allowed to lead AFRALO not conscription or drafting people who have never identified with it to lead those who have been here just because they are DOING SO WELL else where. The other candidate has been incommunicado for more than 5 years in AFRALO and suddenly even the current outgoing chairman could lend his support for his nomination including our dear Tijani. What happened to all other leaders of the more than 70 ALS?

That is my struggle. 

Thank you.


On Mon, 29 May 2023, 19:35 Ramanou S. BIAOU, <ramanou@biaou.net> wrote:

Hello dear friends,,

 

I'm very amused by Tidjani's question. As you know Raïhanath Gbadamassi well, I'm still struggling to understand the point of the answer I could have given. Unless I'm mistaken, you've had the opportunity to meet on several occasions in our AFRALO community.

 

Afterwards, a linguistic error will have all the merit of being corrected without undertone.

 

@Abiola no confusion arises, and we choose our representatives for their quality, not their gender. Such a solicitation is inappropriate.

 

@Raymond A lot of people know Raïhanath Gbadamassi in AFRALO community and the Internet Governance ecosystem. So if you don't know Raïhanath Gbadamassi, that doesn't mean Raïhanath isn't known.

 

@Peters, when you say "This is what you get when nomination are made based on rewarding friendship", I can reassure you that you are quite mistaken very well.

 

I had the opportunity to work closely with Raïhanath Gbadamassi when I was Chair of ISOC Benin Chapter and also on other occasions. Raïhanath Gbadamassi successfully coordinated the “INTERNET BJ” project we initiated (https://isoc.bj/internetbj/read-book/  ,  page 8 ), which mobilized several Internet experts who worked for several months.

 

The result was the publication of a book on thehistory of the Internet in Benin from 1999 to 2020. This publication is a first and unique in Africa. Raïhanath Gbadamassi then helped several countries at regional level to design and implement an approach enabling each country to document its own Internet story. I've worked with Raïhanath Gbadamassi and seen the energy Raïhanath's capable of putting into commitment in the Internet governance ecosystem.

 

We mustn't let a slip of the tongue:  “He/She” disorient us from the quality of the person being nominated.

 

With my best regards,

Ramanou


Le lun. 29 mai 2023 à 17:52, Peters Omoragbon <petersomoragbon@gmail.com> a écrit :
Good point.
This is what you get when nomination are made based on rewarding friendship instead of commitment to AFRALO ideals and activities. People will not cease to amuse me in AFRALO
That is why ALL candidates must address us at a meeting to be called like was done for other contestants. 
Thank you.

On Mon, 29 May 2023, 16:23 Raymond Mamattah via AFRI-Discuss, <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
Hello everyone,

I believe if he/she was a bit active in the community (AFRALO) she wants to represent, at least most people would have known about him/her.

Regards, 
Raymond Mamatah
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Accra, Ghana 


On Mon, May 29, 2023 at 3:06 PM TYokunbo Abiola via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
Ladies and gentlemen,
This shows why we must have elections,when confusion arises over the gender of a candidate who is to represent us. From the ongoing discussions, I get the impression that people are confused about whether Gbadamassi is a male or female.
I assume Gbadamassi belongs to this forum. As someone who aspires to represent AFRALO, she owes us a duty to declare his or her status.
Or is that too much to ask of someone who wants to represent us?

Regards,
Adetokunbo Abiola


On Monday, 29 May 2023, 07:54:11 GMT-7, Olévié A. A Kouami via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:


Bonjour à toutes et à tous.
Raïhanath est un prénom musulman féminin.
Mlle ou Mme Raïhanath Gbadamassi est affectueusement surnommée RG par ses intimes et proche. Elle est très dynamique et surtout disponible pour aider.
Parfaitement bilingue (français et anglais) de surcroît.
Elle est valable pour ce poste.
Cordialement votre,
Olévié

English
Hello everyone.
Raihanath is a female muslim given name.
Miss or Mrs. Raïhanath Gbadamassi is affectionately nicknamed RG by her close friends and family. She is very dynamic and above all available to help.
Perfectly bilingual (French and English) in addition.
She is valuable for such a position.
Yours faithfully,
olevie

Le lun. 29 mai 2023, 14:08, Tijani via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> a écrit :

Désolé Gabriel, voici ce qu’il a écrit :

 

I have had the privilege of discovering his enthusiasm and professionalism through his involvement in several local and regional Internet governance projects.
I am convinced that his professional experience would be extremely beneficial to our community.
This is also an excellent opportunity for AFRALO to integrate dynamic new actor into its leadership.

 

Peux-tu me dire s’il te plaît où as-tu vu « her » ?

 

Tijani

 

De : Gabriel BOMBAMBO Boseko <gbombambo@gmail.com>
Date : lundi 29 mai 2023 à 12:06
À : Tijani <tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn>
Cc : "Ramanou S. BIAOU" <ramanou@biaou.net>, Wilfried QUENUM <wilfried.quenum@fgi.bj>, Afri-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Objet : Re: [AFRI-Discuss] Nomination of Raïhanath Gbadamassi to replace Sarah Kiden as AfRALO epresentative to ALAC

 

Dans son message,  il parle de her(elle). Malgré mon mauvais anglais, j'ai compris que c'est une femme 

Bonne journée Tijani

 

Le lun. 29 mai 2023, 10:42, Tijani via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> a écrit :

Ramanou, you seem to know very well Raihanah.

Is he/she a man or a woman?

Best

Tijani

 

De : AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org> au nom de "Ramanou S. BIAOU via AFRI-Discuss" <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Répondre à : "Ramanou S. BIAOU" <ramanou@biaou.net>
Date : lundi 29 mai 2023 à 09:35
À : Wilfried QUENUM <wilfried.quenum@fgi.bj>
Cc : Afri-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>
Objet : Re: [AFRI-Discuss] Nomination of Raïhanath Gbadamassi to replace Sarah Kiden as AfRALO epresentative to ALAC

 

I would like to express my further support for Raihanath Gbadamassi's nomination.

I have had the privilege of discovering his enthusiasm and professionalism through his involvement in several local and regional Internet governance projects.

I am convinced that his professional experience would be extremely beneficial to our community.

This is also an excellent opportunity for AFRALO to integrate dynamic new actor into its leadership.

 

Best Regards,

Ramanou 

 

Le sam. 27 mai 2023 à 17:38, Wilfried QUENUM via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> a écrit :

+1

All my support to the nomination of Raïhanath GBADAMASSI

--
Wilfried QUENUM
President FGI Benin 2023-2025

Le 27/05/2023 à 12:45, Guiguemde Jacques Rodrigue via AFRI-Discuss a écrit :
> Dear all,
> +1
> Fully support Raïhanath Gbadamassi
> Kind regards.
>
> Rodrigue
>
>
> Le sam. 27 mai 2023 à 11:14 AM, Olévié A. A Kouami via AFRI-Discuss
> <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org
> <mailto:afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> a écrit :
>
>     +1 @Hervé Hounzandji <mailto:herve.hounzandji@gmail.com> the President.
>     Indeed, RG is a concentration of Energies of dynamism.
>     Kudos to her !!
>     Warm regards
>     Olévié
>
>     Le sam. 27 mai 2023, 10:58, Hervé Hounzandji
>     <herve.hounzandji@gmail.com <mailto:herve.hounzandji@gmail.com>> a
>     écrit :
>
>         Hello everyone,
>
>         @+1 nomination
>
>         Miss Raïhanath Gbadamassi, affectionately called RG is a dynamic
>         and responsible woman. She has a cult of results.
>         With her, the job is done well and done at the right time.
>         She is currently my vice-president (ISOC Benin chapter).
>         I support her nomination  and I invite you to give her all your
>         support.
>         Thanks.
>
>         warm regards,
>
>         Le sam. 27 mai 2023 à 11:05, Gbééré Achille Eye via AFRI-Discuss
>         <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org
>         <mailto:afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> a écrit :
>
>             Hello everyone,
>
>             I support the nomination of Raïhanath Gbadamassi. At my
>             earlier beginning of engagement in Internet Governance in
>             2020, I met her for the first time during an AG of the ISOC
>             Benin Chapter where she launched with a team she co-led a
>             book relating the history of Internet in our country Benin
>             from 1992 to 2020. Since then, we have met at several
>             Internet Governance initiatives/Forums like BENIN DNS FORUM,
>             ICANN 75 in Kuala Lumpur to list a few. She is currently
>             serving as the Vice-President of our ISOC Benin Chapter as
>             Olivié has mentioned above.
>
>             Good luck Raïhanath for this nomination and I hope to see
>             you appointed. I can't wait to see your future engagements
>             and contributions.
>
>             Best regards,
>             Achille.
>
>             On Sat, May 27, 2023 at 9:30 AM Olévié A. A Kouami via
>             AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org
>             <mailto:afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>> wrote:
>
>                 Greetings everybody,
>                 Version Française en bas.
>
>                 Hello everyone
>                 To bring new dynamics and strategic direction to our
>                 organization and ALS representation, I nominate Miss
>                 Raïhanath Gbadamassi to replace Sarah Kiden as the
>                 vacant post of AfRALO representative to the ALAC.
>                   Raïhanath is a lawyer specializing in digital
>                 technology and a business manager.  She is engaged at
>                 the local and regional level in Internet governance.
>                 These contributions started at ICANN since 2016 and she
>                 is vice president of the Benin Chapter of the Internet
>                 Society.
>                   A social activist.
>                    I think she will be able to play this role
>                 efficiently and bring a significant share of her
>                 experience to our community.
>
>                   I invite you to support him in this appointment.
>
>                 Warm regards
>                 Olévié A. A. Kouami
>                 -      -      -       -
>
>
>                 Pour apporter une nouvelle dynamique et orientation
>                 stratégique à notre organisation et à la représentation
>                 des ALS, je nomine Mlle Raïhanath Gbadamassi pour
>                 remplacer Sarah Kiden au poste vacant de représentant de
>                 l'AfRALO à l'ALAC.
>                 Raïhanath est Juriste spécialisé dans le numérique et
>                 cheffe d'entreprise.  Elle est engagée au niveau local
>                 et régional dans la gouvernance de l’Internet. Ces
>                 contributions ont commencé a L'ICANN depuis 2016 et elle
>                 vice présidente du Chapitre Bénin de l'Internet Society.
>                 Une activiste de la société.
>                   Je pense qu'elle saura tenir efficacement ce rôle et
>                 apporter de façon significative de part son expérience à
>                 notre communauté.
>
>                 Je vous invite à lui apporter votre soutien dans le
>                 cadre de cette nomination.
>
>                 Avec mes chaleureuses salutations
>                 Olévie A. A. Kouami
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