Mai Fatty strongly condemned homosexuality as “a deviant conduct” and said it would not be tolerated in The Gambia. 

The leader of Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) said on a Facebook post on Friday:

“The overwhelming position of most Gambians about LGBT is crystal clear. Marriage is between a man and a woman. Anything contrary to that will NEVER find legitimacy in the Republic of The Gambia. 

“Without a scintilla of doubt, a GMC Government will enact the most stringent penal statute ever, in response to such egregious deviant conduct. We will not be on an active search for culprits, but they will not find tranquility to practice such evil. 

“We do not even want promoters of LGBT to join GMC. If you are not yet part of us, and it means that much to you, please stay away from us.”

Mr Fatty added: “It’s exceedingly disgusting lifestyle condemned by Allah and for which an entire generation was obliterated (according to the Scriptures). 

“If LGBT means so much to you above and beyond, welcome to the highway exit from GMC. 

“I call on all those who share this view to boycott all politicians, Imams and Priests who directly or indirectly propagate or condone this bestiality. 

“No one should pray behind an Imam or a priest who defends this haraam nonsense. This is a RED LINE.”