{"id":2825,"date":"2019-11-06T15:51:13","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T15:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/gambia\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2019-11-06T15:51:13","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T15:51:13","slug":"presidential-adviser-calls-for-calm-in-sic-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/presidential-adviser-calls-for-calm-in-sic-row","title":{"rendered":"Presidential Adviser Calls For Calm In Sic Row"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dembo Bojang, the religious adviser to President Barrow has called on the rival Islamic leaders currently locked in a row over control of the Supreme Islamic Council, to observe restraint as efforts are made to address the dispute amicably.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A dispute between Rawdatul Majaalis and the leadership of the SIC flared up after news emerged that the former has selected Sheriff Muhammad Nano Hydara, the Caliph of Brufut as the head of a rival Supreme Islamic Council. The SIC called this a violation of the Council\u2019s constitution.<\/p>\n

Last weekend the situation degenerated into near brawl when a man was called for questioning by the police for allegedly insulting Hydara over the matter.
\nContacted by The Standard to state Government\u2019s stance on the matter, Dembo \u2018By Force\u2019 Bojang, who first called for calm, saying he will meet the president today to discuss the issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut first I will have to consult the local government and lands minister. As of now I have not discussed it with the president but I will do so,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bojang further stated that by its name alone, Islam is a religion of peace, unity and harmony and those spirits should be maintained.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should educate our people about the fundamentals of Islam because failure to do so could cause havoc in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

He described the two factions as genuine Islamic leaders, adding that fighting between them is the last thing anyone desires.<\/p>\n

\u201cIslam is a religion with different people and groups. The religion brought us together, which means we are all one,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

He said a date will soon be fixed in a bid to bring the two parties to the table. \u201cWe can sit and discuss this amicably. The Gambia is our Gambia. If a conflict comes, what we do as Gambians is to sit at a table and iron out the issues. We will resolve this soon,\u201d he promised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dembo Bojang, the religious adviser to President Barrow has called on the rival Islamic leaders currently locked in a row over control of the Supreme Islamic Council, to observe restraint as efforts are made to address the dispute amicably. 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