News circulating around Banjul and its environs centered on Imam Fatty's
terse criticism against president Yahya Jammeh over the veil controversy,
which was recently banned by the Kanilai born president.   Sources close to
state House intimated that the state House Imam Alhagie Alhagie Abdoulie
fatty launched an attacked against the president for its stance over the
veil.   The imam defended the veiling dressing and questioned whether the
Gambian leader is a true muslim believer.   The muslim congregation burst
into tears, while they keenly listen to the controversial imam.  The
government control media, which usually cover the imam's sermons were
ordered not to broadcast the imam's preachings, as sources say it was
perceived as critical and embarassing to the head of state.

The Imam's recorded tape is the talk of the town and muslims across the
country are listening to it.  Many people feared if the imam would not be
arrested.  Sources say there were orders for his arrest but only to be
cancelled.   The imam according to my sources  urged the president to lower
himself and to know that he created  by god.   He also reminded him about
the day of judgement.   The imam has publicly ignored the presidential
decree banning veil dressing, as he advocated  for it.

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