The alkalo of Serekunda has announced that the community is committed to resolving the controversy surrounding the alleged sale of part of Gaddafi Mosque through dialogue with all stakeholders.
Two weeks ago, residents of Serekunda had threatened legal action against the Sheriff Division of the High Court and Supersonicz Financial Limited over claims that part of the mosque’s land had been sold illegally.
The disputed land was reportedly sold around 2019 by the Sheriff Division following a High Court ruling on a D1.6 million civil case filed by Supersonicz against former employee Demba Marena. However, community elders, led by Alieu Momar Njai, argue that the land belongs to the people of Serekunda and not Marena, as previously assumed.
Buba Senghore, secretary of the Gaddafi Mosque Committee, stated that after a community meeting, the elders consulted a lawyer to challenge the matter in court.
In response, Serekunda Alkalo Baboucarr Mass Jobe clarified that no legal action has been taken yet. Instead, the community has submitted a petition to the Chief Justice and received a response. “We are committed to resolving this issue through dialogue and mutual understanding, and we are confident that our concerns will be addressed through the appropriate channels,” Jobe stated.
