Chief Imam in a group picture with Benjamin Antwi Amoako and friends.
Report by: Ishmael Barfi
As the country gear towards elections, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Ghanaians not to downplay the peace and security the country enjoys but to endeavour to live harmoniously to maintain democracy.
According to him, Ghana has enjoyed peace for several decades and the envy of other countries which are enduring terrorist attacks and other forms of instability.
“If you observe other nations surrounding us, you will notice that many are in conflict. But here in Ghana, Christians and Muslims stay together in harmony and it is a gift we all must cherish and thank God for, so other nations will learn from us, therefore, let’s cherish the peace Ghana enjoys”, he reiterated.
The Chief Imam made the passionate call when Benjamin Antwi Amoako and friends paid a courtesy visit to him at his residence in Fadama on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Fiifi Amoako with the National Chief Imam
The noble Muslim figure further recounted that, “Our scripture indicates to us that we should work for peace. God created us into different tribes in order to recognize and acknowledge one another and to build a bond for relationships. And we should not give rise to conflict and misunderstanding.”p
On his part, the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, noted that, the Chief Imam’s call for peace is of importance and also timely as the country heads towards the polls on December 7, 2024.
“The call for Chief Imam to intervene and speak for peace ahead of the election is very important because over the years he has used his wisdom to call on groups of political parties who are in dispute to come together on the strong foundation of peace and harmony, because in peace we can maintain our democracy,” he acknowledged.
Leading his friends, Benjamin Antwi Amoako eulogised the Chief Imam for his shared wisdom of uniting the country amidst economic and international challenges, stressing that he is worth celebrating.
He, therefore, proposed and called on the government to dedicate a month of peace in recognition of the enormous contribution of the Chief Imam to serve as a subject of emulation by other leadership organisations to maintain the country’s democracy.
Benjamin Antwi Amoako, at the end of his courtesy visit, donated boxes of tomato paste, tubers of yam, assorted soft drinks and cartons of mineral water, and crates of eggs among other consumables.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
