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Published on 2024-03-14 08:35:40
In a world where religion and politics often intersect, the case of Almameh Gibba stands out as a stark example of hypocrisy and ignorance. Almameh Gibba, a self-proclaimed religious leader, has been using his platform to push his political agenda, all while claiming to stand for decency, peace, and order. However, a closer look at his actions reveals a man who is deeply entrenched in tribal bigotry and religious hypocrisy.
Almameh Gibba’s support for former dictator Yaya Jammeh and his callous remarks about Jammeh’s victims paint a disturbing picture of a man who lacks empathy and moral integrity. Despite claiming to champion Islam and peace, Almameh Gibba continues to defend Jammeh’s atrocities, including the satanic witch-hunting that ravaged Foni, a region in The Gambia. His selective outrage and blatant disregard for human rights violations committed by Jammeh expose his true colors as a hypocrite hiding behind religious garb.
One of the most glaring examples of Almameh Gibba’s hypocrisy is his silence on the case of Siaka Fatajo, a Muslim man who was forcibly disappeared in Foni in 2017. While Almameh Gibba claims to stand for his people, he conveniently ignores the plight of Siaka Fatajo’s family, who continue to search for answers about his disappearance. This glaring omission underscores the shallow nature of Almameh Gibba’s supposed piety and commitment to justice.
It is a sad reality that individuals like Almameh Gibba are allowed to wield influence and power in our society, manipulating religion for personal gain and political expediency. The people deserve leaders who embody integrity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to justice, not religious hypocrites who prioritize their own interests over the well-being of their communities.
The intersection of religion and politics in this colonial space has given rise to individuals like Almameh Gibba, who exploit faith for personal gain while turning a blind eye to injustice and suffering. As long as accountability is sacrificed at the altar of political expediency, the boat of our society will continue to take on water, with hypocrites like Almameh Gibba at the helm.
In the end, it is up to the people to demand better from their leaders, to reject hypocrisy and ignorance, and to strive for a society where integrity and empathy are valued above all else. Almameh Gibba may be a symbol of everything that is wrong with the intersection of religion and politics, but he also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding our leaders accountable and demanding more from those who claim to represent us.
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