Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 79
61 Opposition by Tijani Spiritual Guides When Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV rh visited the Gambia, the blessed visit provided the opportunity for the ardent lovers of khilafat from Senegal in addition to those in Farafenni and the surrounds to satisfy their craving for seeing him. A big gathering was organized in the community hall of Farafenni; that was addressed by Huzur. In addition to the Gambia, many participants had travelled from Kaolack, Senegal. Their arrival from Senegal and positive feedback about Huzur’s visit attracted a lot of publicity. Omar jobe was in-charge of the Senegalese police on the Senegambia border. I had close relations with him. He participated in that gathering and was seated close to Huzur. He was greatly impressed by Huzur’s address and his personality. After Huzur’s visit, one day I planned to go to Senegal. I did not have entry visa for Senegal and the Senegalese authorities did not issue visas to Pakistanis readily. Therefore, I used to enter Senegal because of my friendly relations with the border police and their favour. I used to stay there for a fortnight so that I did not have to face the police again and again. I travelled mostly by motor bike and spent my nights in villages rather than towns. This time, as I reached the border and was talking to the policeman on duty, Mr. Jobe, who was in his office, instructed the official to send me in. I went into his office. After exchange of customary greetings, he told me that regrettably I could not enter Senegal. He had received instructions from Ministry of Interior to stop the Ahmadiyya muballigh from Farafenni from entering Senegal, he added. When I asked the reason why, he said he could not tell. (After a few years, he told me that the