Imam Chebo Cham has again used the pulpit to call on citizens to be wary of selfish politicians who are not out to change their lives but rather their own selfish interest.
In his last Friday sermon, the plain-speaking cleric said: “We are heading into the election. Everyone should try to say what will promote peace. We own this country and if it’s on fire, it’s us who have set ablaze our own country. Don’t let these politicians set your country on fire just because of their own interest.
“If they want, they can hate me but Wallahi we will not watch you set this country on fire baselessly. Be careful of these people talking (politicians). Majority of them are not talking to benefit you. Billahi I can swear. They are only talking regarding how long they can be in power. They are only talking regarding how they can take power. That’s all they are interested in.
“So it’s us Gambians who should be smart and know this is our country and if anything bad happens these leaders would be in America and it is us who will be here. So you should know this is not war. It’s just to select a leader through voting and you can vote for your candidate of choice in peace and tranquility.”
