Gambia Christian Council Condemns Sabally’s derogatory remarks

-





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.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular OP posts

Essa Dampha says there is no credible opposition to match Barrow

-
Image
By: Modou Touray  Mr Essa Dampha, the outspoken aide on media for President Adama Barrow, asserted that the President has the prospects of winning the 2026 election with a landslide. He justified his argument on the basis that the President has achieved monumental gains in terms of delivery adequately responding to the plights of the Gambian People. “Electricity is accessible to remote communities, health Centres, and Posts, and ambulances were distributed across the length and breadth of the country. He wants to decentralize development. There is a road network extension in the country; everybody can attest to that. Farmers were given Fertiliser and equipment. I will give him 85 % in terms of development rating for 2024.” he said  Mr. Dampha further elaborated on the successful hosting of the OIC Summit in the Gambia as well as the availing of a conclusive environment for private businesses and development initiatives to flourish. “Hamidou Jah is producing Gambian-grown rice ...
Read more

By: Modou Touray 

Mr Essa Dampha, the outspoken aide on media for President Adama Barrow, asserted that the President has the prospects of winning the 2026 election with a landslide.

He justified his argument on the basis that the President has achieved monumental gains in terms of delivery adequately responding to the plights of the Gambian People.

“Electricity is accessible to remote communities, health Centres, and Posts, and ambulances were distributed across the length and breadth of the country. He wants to decentralize development. There is a road network extension in the country; everybody can attest to that. Farmers were given Fertiliser and equipment. I will give him 85 % in terms of development rating for 2024.” he said 

Mr. Dampha further elaborated on the successful hosting of the OIC Summit in the Gambia as well as the availing of a conclusive environment for private businesses and development initiatives to flourish.

“Hamidou Jah is producing Gambian-grown rice thanks to the conclusive environment.”. 

Mr. Dampha also described President Barrow as a problem solver, not a firefighter er, emphasizing that his principle is to investigate the genesis of the problem and find a duration solution to it.

“his development trajectory is more like a problem solver, not a firefighter. When there is a problem, he reacts quickly and finds out the root course of that problem. He worked on that and found a solution. He is a proactive leader.” he remarked. 

Reacting to the recent allegations of vote rigging by the NPP, Mr Dampha said the government has distanced itself from such irresponsible and baseless allegations. He commended the charismatic Information Minister Dr Ismailia Ceesay, who applauded him for changing the government information flow dynamics.

“The government will not take the allegations lightly, it\

-
2025-01-01 11:36:00
Read more

IYS grandee shares his transformative Journey at UWE

-
Image
Alagie Ndow, the founder and CEO of Inspiring Young Stars (IYS) has recently concluded a transformative three-week professional development program at the University of West of England (UWE), Bristol. As the Manager of Programs and ICT at Daughters of Africa.  Alagie’s mission has always been to empower youth, through education promote women’s leadership, and drive sustainable community development. His journey at UWE has marked a significant milestone in his professional and personal growth, equipping him with invaluable tools to enhance his impact in The Gambia and beyond. A Transformative Learning Experience Under the guidance of Clay Johnson, a leading expert in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and technology integration, Alagie participated in workshops focused on digital innovation, AI-driven solutions, and project management. This immersive training emphasized practical applications of technology to address organizational challenges and foster community development. “This...
Read more