The Caliph General of Brufut Majlis sect has appealed to the Government of The Gambia under, President Adama Barrow to drop the charges against 18 imams in the country.
Sheriff Muhammed Sanusi Nano Hydara made the appealed over the weekend at his Brufut resident in Kombo North District, West Coast Region.
Considering the position and the critical role Imams are playing in our societies, Brufut Caliph General explain, they should not see themselves in such situation as it can tarnish their image.
According to him, some Imams lack awareness on dangers of getting Covid-19 virus. This was why they did not adhere to its health implications. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, not a single person gets Covid-19 virus as a result of congregational prayers in our mosques, marriages and naming ceremonies.
“True Islamic scholars are always peacemakers not peace violators, so I am urging the authorities concern to withdraw the charges against all the 18 Imams for sake of Islamic Religion and forge ahead as One People and One Nation,” Brufut Sheriff Hydara said.
“I will welcome with joy if the authorities concerns drop the charges against the said Imams and allow them (Imams) to perform their religious functions as Islamic scholars without fear or intimidation,” he added.
It would be recalled that recently the Minister of Interior, Yankuba Sonko informed deputies at the National Assembly of The Gambia that 18 imams throughout the country were charges for not adhering to Covid-19 health protocols and they appeared before the courts.
