Tribal Rhetoric Alert: Imam Baba Leigh Flagged Over Remarks About Mandinkas

Beyond Imam Leigh’s remark, Malagen examines the broader dangers of tribal and divisive rhetoric, including how repeated ethnic stereotyping can reinforce prejudice, deepen social divisions and be exploited during politically sensitive periods such as elections. The report also draws on findings from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) where Imam Leigh serves as a commissioner, which has repeatedly warned about the prevalence and impact of hate speech and the responsibility of influential voices to prevent, rather than fuel, such rhetoric.