Alhagie Bai Sainey Secka, who represented the Imam Ratib at the mediation, explained that the differences between the two camps have been peacefully resolved.
He explained that the peaceful talk was brokered by Imam Alhagie Alieu Cherno Mass Kah and in attendance were Banjul Muslim leaders, National Council for Leaders and the Supreme Islamic Council.
Mr. Secka thanked both camps on behalf of the Imam Ratib of Banjul for what he called “exercise of maturity” to end their differences without any conflict, which he said, is very good in the name of Islam.
He also advised preachers in the country to preach in a peaceful manner that will not bring any differences to the Islamic religion and in the country.
Secka reminded that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance and called on all to promote peace and stability among Muslims in the country.
He equally called on the religious leaders in the country to unite and work towards the propagation of Islamic teachings and values in the country and the world at large.
Imam Baba Leigh, a commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reacted to Gambians calling for his resignation amidst the commission’s 2019 annual report which seeks to protect the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).
Senegalese president, His Excellency, Macky Sall, has been placed into quarantine after he came in contact with a person who has tested positive for covid-19, a press release from the Office of the President of Senegal states.
The Office of the Chief Justice of the Judiciary of The Gambia has announced that 96 remanded prisoners will appear in court for their bail application due to decongestion of the prisons amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the country’s giant GSM operators, Africell has donated D12,000,000 to Gambia’s effort to contain and defeat the covid-19 pandemic.
West Coast Region Governor Lamin Sanneh has underscored the significance of creating more community and border awareness on the prevention of covid-19.
Gambians from all walks of life have strongly reacted to the recent sacking of Lamin Darboe as executive director of the National Youth Council.
Defence Counsel Abdoulie Sissoho, representing Yankuba Touray in a murder case, on 6 April, 2020, told the court before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court that the TRRC has not complied with the court when the commission was subpoenaed to produce a statement made by Alagie Kanyi. He added that the report brought by Mariama Singhateh from the commission was not the proper one.
Momodou Njai, the director of Health Promotion and Education has confirmed to this medium that two Gambian males have been tested positive of covid-19.
