The imam at Serekunda's Gaddafi Mosque wants Gambians to avoid politicians who stir up tribal hatred. Momodou Jobe spoke during Eid-ul-Fitr about selfish leaders who look out for themselves. He said these politicians save money for fifty years, making sure their kids never become poor. They buy land and build houses everywhere, which means their families never worry about rent payments after their time in office ends.
Jobe asked why regular citizens who struggle with rent would let these leaders ruin their connections. He pointed out how these politicians make different tribes hate each other, turning Fula against Mandinka and Mandinka against Fula. The imam questioned why anyone would allow someone else to wreck their relationships just for political gain. He mentioned that politicians swear on the Quran to protect the country but lie when doing it, and said the Quran will hold them responsible on Judgment Day.
The imam called for politicians to stop spreading tribal division among Gambians. He reminded everyone that life passes quickly, saying you might look down on somebody today who later prays at your funeral. Jobe expressed concern that The Gambia has reached a point where people first ask which party someone supports when they meet—NPP, GDC, or UDP—instead of caring about family ties or friendships. Politics has broken up marriages and even separated parents from their children.
Jobe criticized Members of the National Assembly for their double standards. He said they fight each other loudly about party issues when people watch but team up secretly when discussing personal benefits. The imam noted that when lawmakers debated money for vehicles or higher pay, they agreed with each other. He asked if anyone heard any disagreement during those discussions, saying arguments only happen when personal interests come into play.
Jobe asked why regular citizens who struggle with rent would let these leaders ruin their connections. He pointed out how these politicians make different tribes hate each other, turning Fula against Mandinka and Mandinka against Fula. The imam questioned why anyone would allow someone else to wreck their relationships just for political gain. He mentioned that politicians swear on the Quran to protect the country but lie when doing it, and said the Quran will hold them responsible on Judgment Day.
The imam called for politicians to stop spreading tribal division among Gambians. He reminded everyone that life passes quickly, saying you might look down on somebody today who later prays at your funeral. Jobe expressed concern that The Gambia has reached a point where people first ask which party someone supports when they meet—NPP, GDC, or UDP—instead of caring about family ties or friendships. Politics has broken up marriages and even separated parents from their children.
Jobe criticized Members of the National Assembly for their double standards. He said they fight each other loudly about party issues when people watch but team up secretly when discussing personal benefits. The imam noted that when lawmakers debated money for vehicles or higher pay, they agreed with each other. He asked if anyone heard any disagreement during those discussions, saying arguments only happen when personal interests come into play.
