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Popular Mayoral Aspirant, Mohamed Gento Kamara has apologized to Sierra Leoneans in a local Television program over his recent religious statement that sparks condemnation.
In his said apology to the the public, the Politician stated: “If anyone misunderstood my message in the mosque and thought that I am preaching religious tension, Yes! I am sorry but that not what I intended”
Earlier, Gento offered prayers at the Kissy Road Mosque in Freetown where he made a religious statement that sparked controversy and received wide condemnation from SLAJ, Civil Society organisations and members of the public.
In the said statement, Gento started by referring to the Krio people as their brothers and sisters but expressed strong interest that this time around they need the Mayoral position. He added that his quest for the Mayoral position is devoid of political interests. He begs the people as this is the month of Ramadan, and prays for the congregation present to the highest of heaven.
He further revealed that despite his philanthropism over the years, he never thought he would come into politics to aspire for the Mayoral position.
He justified his aspirations as a result of what he described as advantage. He further emphasized that they as Muslims love the Christians and his running mate will be a Christian.
However, he pointed out that many Muslim brothers and sisters are leaving mosques to go to churches because they believe they will secure jobs. He added that as Muslims they respect the Christians in the country but a majority of the unemployed people in the country are Muslims.
He reminded the congregation that Allah will one day ask them “What is the Jihad they have fought for the religion”, he stated.
He noted that Muslims will not be asked about their political parties but how they serve their religion. He pointed out that his philanthropism to the various mosques is a way to find his Aljannah (Heaven)
He further referenced the Holy Quran that Allah Said that anybody that recites the “Khalimah” Muslims should consider him as a brother.
Gento don late for apologize.
How e late Broda? As far as am concerned he is not late to ask for forgiveness, the only person who could be late to ask for forgiveness is the dead 💀 because the Holy Bible says there is no repentance in the grave. We have forgiven him as long as he has for forgiveness and that is what is required of mankind by the God Almighty.
Oh how I love your response to that guy. You did well, it’s only the dead that has to power to repent of his/her evil nor the power to correct their mistakes. God bless you my bro
It is better to be late than never…. Apology accepted sir
He is never late to apologize. We are humans and liable to mistakes. Are you infallible…let me know
So na now u feel for apologize?
No one is perfect.apology accepted Mr Gento.
Mr. Sillah, may God Almighty bless you in this holy month of Ramadan. You are a true believer.
This is what we call humanity, on behalf of our brothers and sisters we will forgive you may Almighty Allah bless us and give us more understanding 🙏
Mr kamara may ALLAH protect u from bad people around u, that call themselves friends. If u known the only Qur’an let it be ur guidance. May u live to do more good Ameen
You are forgiven one of the finest Freetonian
This to me serves as a lesson to every public figure. You must first consider the emediate situation of the place you belong to before you say or do things. However, your appology is accepted. Next time don’t use our beautiful religion to seek power!
Some people emphasise that, Gento has to pay many of his or her wokers… thst is Noted… that is not the way is sopous to be
Thank you very much Mr Gento
Much loved mr Gento ur approach is good but really not that type of place you should brought in that message