The Supreme Islamic Council has issued a statement which it dubbed as a ‘stern warning’ against tribalism.
The SIC in the statement signed by President Sheikah Essa Foday Darbo said Islam is against tribalism.
The Imams said: “The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council is calling upon all Gambians in or out of the country to desist from and resist any attempt of fomenting divisions, hatred and the uncivil attitudes of belligerency and misplaced desires for vendetta between Gambians.
“The council condemns all forms of racism, tribalism and tribal bigotry based on caloric culture and language and calls strongly for unity, tolerance for the maintenance of securty, peace and stability in The Gambia which are fundamental prerequisites for any positive national progress and constructive developments.”
