Gambia Christian Council Condemns Sabally’s derogatory remarks

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By Sheriff Saidykhan


The Gambia Christian Council (GCC) have condemned the recent deregatory remarks of Momodou Sabally, the campaign manager of the United Democratic Party (UDP), about the Christian faith.


Readers could that, the recent ‘veil’ banning in some Christian based school's have sparked a nationwide debate across different social strata, over religious tolerance and vis-à-vis school's code of conduct.


The Christian Council said it is fully aware of the deregatory and unhealthy remarks made by Momodou Sabally. The Council further urges his party to disassociate itself from such unacceptable views.


“The Christian Council is also aware of derogatory, unhealthy, and ill informed-pronouncements made by Mr. Momodou Sabally, the campaign manager of one of the leading political parties in our nation. These may be his personal views or those of his party.  We expect the national executive of his party to dissociate the party from such unacceptable views,” the Council urged.


The Council further commended the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and members of the National Security Council for their role during the inter  religious dialogue.


“The Gambia Christian Council commends the leadership demonstrated by the Minister of Religious Affairs and the members of the National Security Council in initiating an inter religious dialogue and advocating for a toning down of the rhetoric of certain actors who are commenting on behalf of their communities of faith,” the Council said.


The Council added: “Our faith-based schools owned by the Churches, as well as other educational institutions, have been taken to court.  We have responded to the summons and are determined to defend the claim robustly and effectively to a logical and legal conclusion based on the Law and our Christian values, rooted in our Lord Jesus Christ.


We cannot continue to push this and other matters under the carpet.  We do not want a resurgence of such issues jeopardizing our quest for national development and brighter future for The Gambia,” the Council concluded.

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