He added that Sheikh Alfa Anas has also been appointed to occupy the Deputy Volta Regional Chief Imam position and to work with Sheikh Muniru for the progress of the Muslim community in their jurisdiction.

He added that several consultations and mediations were done before selecting Sheikh Muniru as the legitimate person to be appointed as the Volta Regional Chief Imam.

This was contained in a press release issued on his behalf, signed by Dr Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo, his Personal Assistant.

Gun attack

Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, therefore, found it unfortunate learning of the gun attack at the Ho Central Mosque on December 26, 2025, in connection with the Imamship conflict.

“The gun violence is traceable to the contest for the Volta Regional Imamship between Sheikh Ali Muniru and Sheikh Anas. He, however, reiterates that Sheikh Muniru is the legitimate Volta regional Imam, and Sheikh Anas (is) the Deputy Imam.”

“His Eminence explains that the selection of Sheikh Muniru has not been an imposition, but
a product of consultation and mediation. He, therefore, does not understand why a resolved
matter continues to be a source of violence,” the release stated.

Solidarity to serve Allah and humanity

His Eminence emphasised the need for both leaders to desist from engaging in violence and serve Allah and humanity in “solidarity and cordiality”.

He also urged their followers to let the norms of Islam reflect in their dealings by being law-abiding and peace-loving.

An act of violence and an affront to Islamic sanctity

Sheikh Dr Nuhu Sharubutu condemned the shooting incidents that resulted in the injury of some 11 Muslims and the arrest of 14 suspects.

“His Eminence condemns the incident and describes it as an affront to Islamic sanctity,
threat to national security, a deviation from basic civility, and a tribute to outright impunity”, stated the release.

Police impartiality

The National Chief Imam admonished the police to ensure all perpetrators of violence in connection with Friday’s violent incident are brought to book.

He entreated the police to be impartial in their investigations, indicating that “indeed, selective justice is tantamount to injustice.”

Speedy healing of the injured

Sheikh Dr Nuhu Sharubutu concluded the release by extending his sympathy to the injured and entreated the feuding factions to forgive and reconcile to receive mercy from Allah.

“In conclusion, His Eminence prays for a speedy healing of the injured and reminds the
factions about the following words of Allah:

“The believers are brothers. So, make reconciliation between your brothers. And fear Allah, so that you may receive mercy.” (Quran 49: 10). May Allah reconcile the Ummah and bless our Homeland, Ghana. Ameen,” the statement concluded.

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The event was part of the NPA’s nationwide initiative to show appreciation to faith-based organisations for their support over the years.

During the service, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, offered prayers for the Authority, asking Allah to grant the Board, management, and staff continued protection and wisdom.

“May Allah guide the leadership of the NPA and bless the work they do for the people of Ghana,” he prayed.

Sheikh Sharubutu also prayed for the President, saying: “May Allah continue to guide President John Dramani Mahama and his team, and grant them the strength to advance the cause of this country.”

Addressing the gathering, Mr Tameklo expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their warm reception and unwavering support over the years. He highlighted the importance of interfaith unity in Ghana’s national life.

“The harmony between Muslims and Christians in this country is unique and admirable,” he said. “Today, the National Mosque has opened its doors to Christians to join in prayer, and that is a powerful statement of who we are as Ghanaians.”

The NPA Chief Executive also reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to serving the public with dedication and transparency as it embarks on its next decade.

The thanksgiving service was part of a series of events marking the NPA’s two decades of regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

The ceremony, held in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, also saw the induction of five deputy Imams to support the new Chief Imam in his duties.

Speaking to Adom News after the event, Naa Mohammed Awal Abubakar III, the Adansi Dagomba Chief, noted that Alhaji Mubarik was the rightful successor, having served as the immediate deputy to the late Chief Imam.

He urged the new leadership to uphold peace, promote understanding, and serve as a unifying force within the Muslim community.

“The Chief Imam must lead by example and be a symbol of unity for all. We are one people, and peace is the foundation of our progress,” Naa Awal emphasized.

In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Alhassan Mubarik pledged to foster harmony among Muslims and strengthen relationships with other faith communities.

He highlighted the community’s existing cordial relations with churches and other religious groups, promising to preserve and build upon these ties.

“Our goal is to maintain and enhance the peace we already have. Together, we can ensure unity and mutual respect among all residents,” the new Chief Imam assured.

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The group accused the Asogli traditional authorities of overstepping their mandate in a matter they insist is purely religious and not hereditary.

The group in a press conference on Saturday, November 1, after the installation of the Imam, Ali Muniru, noted that the installation at the Asogli Palace violates Islamic principles and ongoing judicial processes.

Alhaji Ali Muniru was installed on Saturday, November 1, at the forecourt of the Asogli Palace in Ho.

According to the stakeholders, the leadership dispute is before the High Court in Ho, and the installation of a new Imam outside the legal process represents a challenge to due process and community cohesion.

“We shall not hesitate to take legal action against the said installed Imam and the Asogli State for meddling in a religious matter that does not fall within traditional jurisdiction,” said, Osumanu Musa Abiaduka.

The dispute is a long-standing confrontation between two factions competing for the position: the Deputy and Acting Chief Imam, Alhaji Alfa Anas, and Ali Muniru, who traces his lineage to a former Chief Imam who passed away decades ago.

The Youth Leader of the community, Sahaliu Mohammed Kidza at the press conference said “Imamship is not hereditary, and it is not a traditional position.”

He explained that Alhaji Alfa Anas served as deputy to the late Chief Imam and is currently acting in that capacity.

He said, according to Islamic practice, he is therefore qualified to become the substantive Imam and should not be expected to continue serving under a newly appointed leader.

The group expressed disappointment that the Volta Regional Minister is alleged to have supported the installation despite the case being sub judice.

The stakeholders reaffirmed their recognition of the long-serving Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Alfa Anas, noting his leadership and service to the Muslim community for more than seventeen years.

“We all know Alhaji Alfa Anas as the Regional Chief Imam of Volta Region, and he has been performing his role with dignity for over 17 years,” Osumanu Musa Abiaduka stated.

They emphasised that the matter is a religious affair governed by Islamic structures, not traditional authority.

They called for calm within the Muslim community while signalling readiness to pursue justice through the courts.

“We urge all Muslims in Ho to remain peaceful. We have full confidence in the judiciary to deliver fairness. We shall defend our faith, our laws and our unity through legitimate channels,” he said.

Among the victims were two cabinet ministers—Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology and MP for Tamale Central—as well as Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC.

The rest are Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and three military officers: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala (pilot), Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu (co-pilot), and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah (crew member).

In a statement delivered through his Personal Assistant, Dr. Mohammed Marzuq Abubakari Azindoo, the Chief Imam described the incident as a “national disaster of collective grief” that transcends politics, ethnicity, and religion.

The Chief Imam expressed deep empathy with the bereaved families, urging them to find strength in the shared pain of an entire nation.

“You are not alone in this moment of divine trial,” he assured.

While mourning the departed, the Grand Imam also offered words of encouragement to the government and the military leadership.

He urged them not to despair but to see this tragedy as a wake-up call to improve the safety, capacity, and effectiveness of the country’s air operations, particularly the flying squadron.

He further appealed to media practitioners to exercise caution and sensitivity in their reporting, stressing the need to respect both cultural values and professional ethics in their coverage of the tragedy.

The Chief Imam concluded with a solemn prayer for divine mercy on the souls of the departed and peace for the nation in this time of sorrow.

Source: Abubakar Ibrahim

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Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Sheikh Aremeyaw said candidates should not be afraid, as God has already equipped them with all they need to succeed.

He said no one should be afraid because “God has given you everything you need as far as this exam is concerned.”

He urged the students to remain confident and apply what they have learnt in school over the years.

“Be confident and do your best with what you have studied. Don’t let fear take over,” he said.

Sheikh Aremeyaw also cautioned candidates against engaging in any form of examination malpractice.

 “Don’t cheat. Don’t allow any teacher to bring you answers or try to help you in ways that break the rules.”

He encouraged students to believe in God and trust that He will guide and protect them throughout the exam period.

“Believe that God will lead you, protect you, and help you write well. He will not leave you alone. You will come out with flying colours,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw further appealed to teachers and invigilators to show love and support to the candidates by helping them stay calm and focused.

He urged teachers not to do anything against the laws of the exams but rather help the candidates do the right thing.

He also took the opportunity to pray for all the candidates, asking for God’s blessings, wisdom, and understanding.

 “May God bless you, give you a retentive memory, and open your minds to remember what you have studied. When our children succeed, Ghana succeeds.”

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According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), a total of 603,328 candidates have registered for this year’s examination. The number includes 297,250 males and 306,078 females from 20,395 schools nationwide.

This year’s figure marks a 5.99% increase over the 569,236 candidates who registered in 2024.

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In his poignant 2025 Eid message delivered ahead of the celebration, the revered spiritual leader urged Ghanaians and the international community to embark on a journey of moral renewal, sacrifice, and interfaith harmony.

Describing Eid-Al-Adha as far more than a mere ritualistic sacrifice, Dr. Sharubutu emphasised its divine essence as a catalyst for personal piety, societal transformation, and universal peace.

“Eid-Al-Adha is a festivity of sacrifice and an opportunity to reaffirm our faith in Allah,” he stated, drawing from the Holy Qur’an (Chapter 22, Verse 37) to highlight that “Allah is not interested in the flesh and blood of the animals sacrificed… but in our commitment to piety.”

His Eminence implored Muslims to deeply reflect on the moral imperatives of the occasion, advocating for an attitudinal shift “from negativity to positivity in the supreme interest of our society.”

He warned that the virtues of Eid remain unfulfilled if they do not translate into tangible moral growth and behavioural change.

A Universal Call for Interfaith Unity

Dr. Sharubutu extended his message beyond the Islamic faith, stressing the unifying power of the story of Prophet Abraham’s unwavering obedience, a central theme of Eid-Al-Adha.

He underscored this narrative as “the point of convergence of all the Abrahamic religions,” urging Christians, Jews, and Muslims to leverage the festival as a profound opportunity to recommit to peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.

This appeal resonates particularly in Ghana, a nation celebrated for its robust interfaith dialogue and harmony, often cited as a model in West Africa.

Condemnation of Global Atrocities and a Call for Justice

In a stark condemnation of ongoing global conflicts, especially the devastating situation in Gaza, the Chief Imam’s voice rang with moral authority. He passionately appealed to world leaders to uphold the fundamental principles of justice, peace, and human dignity.

“We cannot surrender our God-given humanity to modern-day barbarity in the name of supremacy,” Dr. Sharubutu warned, echoing widespread humanitarian concerns.

The conflict in Gaza alone has, as of early June 2025, resulted in over 36,000 fatalities—predominantly civilians—and displaced nearly 2 million people, according to UN reports. The humanitarian crisis, characterised by widespread famine and the destruction of vital infrastructure, has drawn global condemnation.

A Plea for a New Global Order

Concluding his powerful message—conveyed through his Personal Assistant, Dr. Abubakari Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo—the Chief Imam called for a fundamental reordering of global priorities.

He envisioned a new international framework “anchored on justice and compassion,” where “RIGHT over might, UNITY over disunity, FORGIVENESS over vindictiveness, RECONCILIATION over aggression, and PEACE over violence” become the guiding principles.

Dr. Sharubutu’s message serves as a potent reminder of the shared human values that must drive collective action to address the complex moral and humanitarian challenges facing the world today.

Led by George Opare Addo, the National Youth Organizer, the delegation included key youth leaders Okai Mintah and Amorse Blessing Amos.

The event formed part of the NDC’s Thanksgiving Service series, with the first phase held at the Kawukudi Central Mosque in Accra.

Members of the NDC Youth Wing joined the Chief Imam in prayers of gratitude, invoking guidance for the party’s leadership and success in their governance.

Addressing the media after the service, George Opare Addo emphasized the peaceful conduct of the NDC Youth Wing during and after the elections.

He stated, “Nobody from the NDC has gone out to cause any distraction.” This remark sought to distance the wing from any allegations of post-election violence.

Opare Addo also condemned recent reports of alleged looting of government assets by some individuals purported to be affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

He described such actions as unpatriotic and urged all citizens to respect the democratic process and the smooth transition of power.

The NDC Youth Wing’s Thanksgiving Services are a demonstration of the party’s commitment to fostering unity, peace, and gratitude following their historic win.

He congratulated Mr Mahama on his victory in last Saturday’s general election and also wished him God’s protection and guidance in his next administration.

The Chief Imam prayed for the nation, citizens and prosperity for all while calling for peace and unity for the accelerated development of the country.

Gratitude

Mr Mahama expressed his gratitude to  Sheikh Sharubutu, for his consistent visits to him since 2009 when he became the Vice-President.

He also acknowledged the Chief Imam’s presentation of a 14-point Muslim Manifesto, which outlines key proposals for the Muslim community.

It includes the establishment of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools in Zango communities and the amendment of the intestate succession bill to allow Muslims to determine their inheritance through Islamic ordinances.

Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of elections, and expressed gratitude to God for the peaceful outcome of last Saturday’s polls.

He also assured the Chief Imam that his administration would investigate past election-related violence, including the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident and the 2020 election killings, punish culprits and provide compensation to victims.

On the election’s outcome, Mr Mahama expressed appreciation to the electorate for the overwhelming endorsement.

He said while he had hoped for 150 seats in Parliament, the actual outcome put a burden on his administration to deliver but he gave the assurance that his government would not misuse its majority status.

Advice

The President-elect further advised the youth to channel their anger into helping build the country, rather than attacking government officials and looting state property.

The meetings come at a critical time as Mr Mahama prepares to take office and address the country’s economic challenges.

It is believed that Mr Mahama’s experience in governance, having served as president from 2012 to 2017, would enable him to navigate the complex relationship between Ghana and its international partners.

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The thanksgiving and prayers, also graced by a number of Zongo Chiefs and other stakeholders of the Zongo community, invoked prayers for the country, for a peaceful electoral process for the continuous peace of the country.

The National Chief Imam, who led the prayers and thanksgiving service for the nation, also led a special prayer session for the NPP Presidential Candidate in fulfillment of one of the purposes of the gathering.

Sheikh Osman delivered a lengthy prayer session, invoking various verses of the Qur’an as he prayed for God’s favours for the Vice President.

The Chief Imam, who also serves as the Grand Mufti of Ghana, gave his blessings during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of Sky Dolphin Ltd, Wisdom Mensah Dali, at his residence in Fadama, Accra, on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

During the visit, Mr. Dali also presented cola nuts to support the Chief Imam’s upcoming celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary.

The Muslim Youth in Agriculture project, a collaboration between the Muslim community and Sky Dolphin Ltd, aims to leverage the company’s extensive experience in Ghana’s aquaponics industry to create job opportunities for unemployed Muslim youth and vulnerable women in rural areas.

The Chief Imam urged political leaders to be mindful of their language and avoid making inflammatory statements that could incite tension or unrest.

During a meeting with Muslim youth in Accra, Sheikh Sharubutu highlighted the essential role of politicians and other stakeholders in ensuring peace throughout the electoral process.

He stressed that peaceful elections are not solely the responsibility of the Electoral Commission (EC), but also depend on the collaborative efforts of political parties, candidates, and their supporters.

Speaking through his spokesperson, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, the Chief Imam reminded political leaders, to adopt a tone of civility and respect, as their words hold significant influence over the public.

He further urged the Electoral Commission to prioritize transparency and accountability.

“As citizens, we must keep the peace. He [Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu] calls on all those who are stakeholders in our election processes, i.e. the EC must do all that it takes to ensure that there is transparency and accountability, to ensure that we can have a credible election that will guarantee a credible result.

“Everything that the EC must do, the EC must make sure they do so. He calls on the political parties to be cautious about the way they speak to their supporters, the vitriolics, the diatribes, and some of the fierce statements that we see being put out there.”

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The special prayers said at the residence of Dr Bawumia, were to express gratitude to the Almighty Allah and also to seek His favours, as Dr Bawumia prepared to file his nomination forms at the headquarters of the EC, to contest for President of Ghana.

Sheikh Sharubutu led a team of scholars – both young and old, who recited the entire Quran to invoke the mercy and favours of Allah.

After the recitation, Sheikh Sharubutu thanked the Almighty for the life of Dr Bawumia, and also prayed for more favours and grace for the upcoming Presidential election in December.

The National Chief Imam also prayed for the continuous progress of the nation, as well as for a peaceful election.

Later in the morning, a group of the Clergy also visited the Vice President to pray for him, as he got ready to submit his nomination forms.

Similarly, the pastors prayed for God’s special favours on Dr Bawumia in this year’s election, as well as for a successful and peaceful election.

Dr Bawumia expressed profound gratitude to the National Chief Imam, as well as the Clergy for the prayers, and expressed satisfaction at committing the historic process of filing his Presidential nomination forms to the Almighty God.

At around mid-morning, Dr Bawumia, accompanied by his wife, Samira, Running Mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and his spouse, as well as a number of leading members of NPP.

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He said the state of the country’s indebtedness was a national concern and urged Muslims to honour their taxes to raise revenue for the country’s developmental projects.

The Chief Imam said this through Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the spokesperson for the Chief Imam when the Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) paid a courtesy call to the Muslim leader on Thursday.

The visit was to introduce the newly constituted Board members of the Authority to the Chief Imam as part of the activities of its tax education month.

The Chief Imam said in Islam that it was an obligation to engage in charity acts every year to support the less privileged in society.

That, he stressed, was necessary for all Muslims and citizens to adhere to the country’s law to pay their taxes to raise revenue for development projects.

Sheikh Sharubutu said his office was open to partnership with the Authority to engage in outreach programmes to sensitise the public on the importance of tax compliance.

He encouraged all Imams to use their pulpit to educate the Muslim communities on the necessity to pay their taxes to provide infrastructure and other development activities.

He called on the Authority to help ensure accountability from the revenue collected to build the trust and confidence of the public.

The Chief Imam prayed for the leadership of the Authority and the peace of the country ahead of the general elections.

Joe Ghartey, the Board Chairman of GRA, said the country was threatened because “we don’t have money due to economic challenges and low compliance with tax.”

He said the country only received 40 per cent of its revenue from taxation, which was woefully inadequate to undertake any meaningful projects.

Taxes, he stated, were recognised as an important contributor for both developed and developing countries to execute projects.

“Ghanaians must think about what they can do for the country in addition to what they expect from the government from their taxes.

“If we want to reach the promised land, then we have to pay our taxes, he said.

The Board Chairman said the country needed to reduce or avoid borrowing from development partners by paying our taxes.

That, he stressed, would lead to economic and financial independence and as well pursue development projects for the citizens.

Other board members present at the visit include Ms Julie Essiam, Commissioner-General for GRA; Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo, Commissioner of Customs Division of GRA; Ms Pearl Darko, Commissioner in Charge of Support Service Division of GRA; Ms Susan Akomea, and Mrs Araba Bosomtwe.

The team presented an undisclosed amount of money to the Chief Imam and donated assorted items, including bags of rice, cartons of frytol oil, packs of bottled water, and packs of soft drinks.

Source: GNA

According to the Muslim leader, the Vice President’s impact on Ghanaians must be praised.

“God honoured him with leadership and he has used that honour to serve people well. Not everyone does that,” He said during the national Eid ul Adha prayers speech in Accra.

Adding that: “What excites me about Dr. Bawumia is that both Muslims and non-Muslims are beneficiaries of his leadership and kindness.”

Sheikh Sharubutu also expressed gratitude to Allah for bestowing the nation with a leader like Dr Bawumia, who supports individuals from diverse backgrounds.

“I want to express gratitude to the Almighty Allah for giving us a generous and kind person like Dr. Bawumia, who supports not only Muslims but all people from diverse backgrounds,” he noted.

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In a solemn message shared on social media, Dr. Bawumia conveyed heartfelt condolences to His Eminence, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the entire Sharubutu family.

The Vice President, alongside his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, extended sympathies to the grieving Muslim community during this difficult time.

Using the Islamic phrase “Inaa lillahi wa inaa ilayhi raji’un” (Verily, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return), Dr. Bawumia prayed for eternal rest.

He prayed for solace and strength for the Chief Imam and his family, beseeching the Almighty Allah to grant peace and comfort to the departed soul and elevate her to the highest ranks of Paradise, Jannatul Firdaus.

They presented the proposal to Dr Bawumia at his office on Thursday.

This is in response to the manifesto committee’s call to all groups, organisations and individuals to bring their ideas and inputs for them to be included in the NPP’s manifesto for the 2024 elections.

The move forms part of the flagbearer’s vision of an all inclusive manifesto for the good of the Ghanaian people.

In his welcome address, Dr Bawumia touted the infrastructural and other developmental projects that the government has undertaken in the Zongo communities in the area of schools, astro turfs, ICT libraries, mechanized water systems, all of which were funded through the Zongo Development Fund.

He pledged his commitment to developing the country through policies and good structures.

The vice president also assured the NMC, the Chief Imam and other stakeholders that the manifesto committee will take a good look at their inputs and act accordingly upon them.

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The decision comes as a token of gratitude for the Chief Imam’s generous donation of GH¢70,000.00 towards the Safe Alternative Housing Initiative for victims of the VRA spillage in the North Tongu constituency.

During a donation event where His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu contributed to the housing initiative, Hon. Ablakwa pledged to name a block after the esteemed Islamic leader as a symbol of appreciation for his unwavering support and inspiration.

True to his word, the block was officially unveiled with the Chief Imam present to witness the occasion.

In his remarks, Hon. Ablakwa expressed profound gratitude to His Eminence for his benevolence and acknowledged the significant impact of his contribution towards assisting the VRA spillage victims.

“We are eternally thankful to His Eminence for all the blessings he brings to our nation and the world, as duly recognized by the United Nations. The naming of this block is a small token of our appreciation for his selfless generosity and unwavering commitment to serving humanity.”

This is because the sanctity, significance, and meaning of the celebration is purely a religious ceremony that must be observed as such.

The Maulid on the Islamic calendar will be celebrated tomorrow to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammed which falls on the 12th day of the third month on the Islamic calendar.

Sheikh  Sharubutu made the call through his Spokesperson, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, at a press briefing on the celebration, at his residence at New Fadama in Accra last Wednesday.

The purpose of the press briefing was to address issues of concern that were over the years eroding the very purpose, significance and sanctity of the religious ceremony.

This year’s celebration, like in previous years, is expected to attract many people from all walks of life, including Christians.

Issues

“We have observed in recent years that the celebration is gradually losing its significance, meaning, and sanctity due to a number of issues” the Chief Imam emphasized.

He cautioned against using provocative political remarks which were likely to attract unpleasant responses from political opponents.

Sheikh Sharubutu warned against interference or behind-the-scenes suggestions intended to influence the conduct of the programme; display of party paraphernalia and other party T-shirts or veils that have symbols of political parties; overcrowding of the inner space of the field of celebration; noise-making and booing of any important guest of the Chief Imam which would amount to abusing the dignity of the national Chief Imam, among other activities, that would negatively affect the significance of the Maulid.

“I want to sound a note of caution that it is a violation of my respect and dignity that you should disrespect my guests,” Sheikh Sharubutu advised.

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IGP Dampare was in the company of some members of the Police Management Board and officers of the Accra Regional Police Command when he visited the National Mosque to engage the Chief Imam.

They were welcomed by some elders of the Muslim community and other Muslim faithful.

The IGP gave a brief lecture on how faith-based organisations can help strengthen the security services, after which he received the blessings of the Chief Imam.

The visit was part of the Accra Regional tour by the IGP which began two weeks ago to touch base with personnel of the region as has been done for other regions, engage with members of the public and assess service delivery to enable the police serve the public better.

So far, the IGP and his team have visited the Amasaman, Adjen Kotoku, Pokuase, Tesano, Mile 7, Achimota, Cantonments, La, Osu, Nima, Kotobabi and Adabraka Police Districts.

More of such visits is expected to be rolled out across the country as part of efforts to strengthen relations with faith-based organisations.

“I approve and support this project, I encourage all Muslims and non-muslims to support this tree seedlings planting exercise,” he said.

The National Chief Imam gave the encouragement when the leadership of the Forestry Commission called on him as part of the 2023 Green Ghana tree seedlings planting exercise nationwide.

Ten million seedlings are expected to be planted nationwide on Friday, June 9, 2023, as part of efforts to protect the environment.

Sheik Nuhu Sharabutu, speaking through an interpreter, said the exercise was a duty call every Ghanaian needed to obey and support, adding that “as we take part in the exercise, God will also help us to protect the environment.”

He said it was important for all Ghanaians to endeavour to be part of and support the Green Ghana Initiative.

John Allotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, said the call was to court the National Chief Imam’s support for a successful implementation of the Green Ghana Initiative.

He said the project was to mobilize Ghanaians of all lifestyles to help plant 10 million seedlings on that single day.

He said all the seedlings were ready at all District and Regional Forestry Commission Offices to be planted by everyone.

Allotey said members of the committee were drawn from the political divide to ensure that the project was non- partisan.

He said specific seedling allocations had been made to the various regions, adding that some six million seedlings would be made available for the exercise.

The Commission also identified spaces and organizations such as churches and mosques to achieve wider coverage.

The Chief Executive Officer urged the Chief Imam to take part in the exercise and to use his high office and influence to plant a tree and advocate for the project to succeed.

He said in 2021, the Initiative exceeded the target of five million seedlings to seven million, while in 2022, they had 20 million as the target but it exceeded 27 million.

The CEO said the target was reduced because the focus was to monitor the already planted trees to see how best they were doing while they continue the planting process.

On that day prominent personalities such as the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Chief of Staff, the Chief Justice designate and others will take part in the exercise at the University of Ghana.

The photo, which has attracted massive reactions on social media, was to mark his birthday as he turned 104 on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

The photo was shared by a Facebook user, Eugene Osei Tutu, as he thanked God for his life.

It was a collage of his early years and his old age.

In the photo, the chief Imam was spotted in a white t-shirt, had a low haircut, and dark beard and eyebrows.

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Sheik Osman Sharubutu marked his 104th birthday on April 23, in the company of the president at his residence at Fadama.

President Akufo-Addo was full of praises for the Chief Imam, describing his leadership of the Muslim flock in Ghana as truly exemplary.

“The National Chief Imam’s guidance of the Muslim flock in Ghana has been truly exemplary. Our country may well be the envy of the rest of the world, when it comes to the question of religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence. This leadership and contribution to this state of affairs have been outstanding,” Akufo-Addo noted in a post following the visit.

The First Gentleman prayed for divine blessings of wisdom, good health, long life, and prosperity for him.

As part of plans, he is paying homage and inviting dignitaries who one way or the other have motivated him in the three decades of doing music.

It is for this reason he found himself in the abode of the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, on Wednesday.

For his first time visit, Nana Acheampong presented a citation of honour to the Chief Imam for his impactful service to the Muslim community and Ghana as a whole.

On why he decided on the Chief Imam, the highlife legend said his management team thought it wise to seek prayers, insight and inspiration ahead of the 30th anniversary celebration.

He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and prayers on his life and craft as well as those of his teammates.

Nana Acheampong, who is the half of defunct music duo, Lumba Brothers, popularised Burger-highlife in Ghana.

In his 30 years of doing music, he has not only released 30 albums, but initiated his daughter Gyakie into the scene.

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That, they said was to ensure that the world becomes a better place for peace and sustainable development.

The religious leader who met the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu was the Founder of the Israel King of the Jews Church, Nakoa Prophet Nazareth Ansah Jamson.

Meeting

The meeting of the two took place at the residence of the Chief Imam at New Fadama in Accra when he paid a courtesy call on him.

The meeting followed the hullabaloo over the government’s debt exchange programme, the challenges with the country’s economy and the recent earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

Commencing the discussions, prophet Jamson said he was at the residence of the Chief Imam to empathise with Ghanaians over the troubling times they found themselves in.

“It is very sad that we do not seek the reason why these things are happening from the Almighty God so that He will show us what to do. We rather rely on our own knowledge which will obviously lead us to nowhere,” he said.

Prophet Jamson, who is also the Spiritual Leader of the Council of Spiritual Churches, Ghana, said times were indeed hard and it was for that reason “we need to cast our minds back to how our forefathers survived similar situations”.

“We can identify instances of difficult times from both Holy Bible and the Holy Quran.

“But in all these we can tell or learn how our forefathers patiently waited on the Almighty God to keep and deliver them from such hard and troubling moments.

“We ought to also seek direction and the intervention of Almighty God so we can also sail through these troubling times,” he emphasised.

He said it was not time to blame anybody since that was not the solution.

Solution

The Almighty God, he said was the solution, adding that if the country was given all the money in the world without God’s intervention and directions, the country would suffer.

“Earthquake and other disasters are natural and signs of the end time, without the intervention of God all our efforts would be in vain. Let’s cry out to the Lord Most High to have mercy upon us and minimise all these happenings.”

The Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, said what the prophet said was exactly what was going on in the world.

He said what was happening was a remembrance and food for thought for everyone, especially with how to deal with it.

The National Chief Imam said if people found themselves in difficulties, the only solution was to turn to God.

He said the advise had been well taken and gave the assurance that the message would be communicated to Muslim faithful.

The cleric expressed sympathy for the people of Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquake which claimed thousands of lives in the two countries early this week.

In a release, the Grand Imam said he was particularly disturbed by the loss of thousands of lives and destruction of property following the disaster in the two countries.

The earthquake, the cleric notes, “constitutes a tragedy that calls for global solidarity with Turkey and Syria, adding that world leaders and international organisations should show the affected nations love and care as they struggle to bear the trying moments and to restore normalcy.”

He observed with concern that some victims are still trapped in collapsed buildings in the disaster scenes. This, he adds, should be an issue of humanity, not that of Syria and Turkey.

The Chief Imam prayed for divine mercy on the dead and speedy healing of the injured.

He called on all nations to reaffirm their commitments to the global combat against climate crisis, even as climate scientists paint a gloomy picture of the environment, a situation which threatens the future of humanity if the current trend of ecological destruction continues.

Reacting to what they say is a strong-worded statement issued by the Islamic authority, the church has clarified that the said disparaging comment on the Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu was never made.

The church added that the “report was misleading and the content littered with falsehood”, clarifying that the said sermon from which the article was crafted was twisted and misrepresented.

According to the church, the report is a calculated attempt to disrupt the peaceful and cordial relationship between Rev Owusu Bempah and the National Chief Imam.

“We wish to state emphatically that Apostle Dr Isaac Owusu Bempah has not at any time claimed that the Chief Imam visits it consults him to look into his destiny. The publication was clearly actuated by malice, a desire for profit, sensationalism and calculated to disrupt the peaceful and cordial relationship between the Chief Imam and Apostle Dr Isaac Owusu Bempah,” the church’s response read in part.

However, the church added that it takes strong exception to the language of the official of the Chief Imam who described Owusu Bempah as a “charlatan on a pulpit”.

“We wish to put to record that as a church, we take serious exception to the description of our General Overseer as a Charlatan on the Pulpit among other distasteful words. We revere and hold our General Overseer in high esteem as much as we love and respect His Eminence the National Chief Imam”.

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Earlier publications reported that Rev Owusu Bempah, in one of his sermons, remarked that Sheikh Dr. Usman Nuhu Sharubutu and other leaders consult him to look into their destinies.

The publication was accompanied by photographs of a meeting between the Imam and the religious leader with the intent of giving some veracity to the claims.

However, correspondence from the Chief Imam described the comments and allegations are disparaging, emphasizing that it has no iota of truth.

A press statement issued to that effect clarified that the meeting in question, at which they were photographed, was when Rev Bempah came to apologize to His Eminence for a similar prophesy that threatened national security.

“Ideally, the photograph only shows His Eminence tolerated and extended a hand of reconciliation to a provocateur. We, therefore, do not expect the photograph to be used as an instrument of further provocation against a personality of global repute”.

Among other things, the respondent described Rev Owusu Bempah as a “Charlatan on the pulpit”, and called on him and other religious bodies to desist from making the meekness of the Chief Imam a weakness.

The office of the Chief Imam called on the Christian fraternity and other security services to calling the pastor to order in the interest of national unity, peace and harmony.

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Dabo, who has fallen in love with Islam, after witnessing the World Cup in Qatar, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit in the Chief Imam.

Unlike the many visitors who are received at the lobby, Yaw Dabo was welcomed inside the chambers of Sheik Sharubutu.

He was on his knees while the Imam said special blessings into his life in the presence of other Islamic clerics.

Thereafter, he was gifted a praying mat, books and other items.

Speaking after the session, Yaw Dabo said he has taken up a new name as Ibrahim Inyass, despite being a Christian and a church elder.

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Alhaji Bawa, according to reports, passed on on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

This was after he was rushed to the Effiankwanta Regional Hospital after failing ill but could not survive.

He was 74.

The deceased replaced Chief Imam Sheikh Ustaz Dr Ali Hassan Ali, who died after having occupied the position for some years.

Alhaji Bawa was installed as Chief Imam in May 2022.

Tributes have since been pouring in on social media in his honour with the body buried in accordance with Islamic traditions.

Sheikh Sharubutu’s visit came off last Sunday at the Teshie Nungua Estates residence of the late Opanyin Agyepong.

He extended a warm gesture of support and prayed for the grieving Agyepong family.

On his part, Dr Siaw Agyepong, on behalf of his family, expressed gratitude to the National Chief Imam for the warm gesture.

Early on, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo joined the family and friends of Dr Agyepong at the Service of Thanksgiving for Opanyin Agyepong at the Pentecost International Worship Centre Graceland, at Teshie Nungua, Accra.

The service was in two parts. The first climaxed the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Children’s Ministry in the Church of Pentecost (COP), which event was marked nationwide in all COPs across the country, while the second part was the thanksgiving service for the life of Opanyin Agyepong.

In a short address, President Akufo-Addo prayed to God to grant the Agyepong family the fortitude to withstand their loss.

Opanyin Agyepong passed away in June this year, aged 98, after a short illness.

He was buried on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Obo Kwahu in the Eastern Region.

Now known as Haniya, Poloo paid a special visit to the Chief Imam to solicit for blessings and words of encouragement as she embarks on the journey to Islam.

The actress fully clad in the religious regalia was introduced to the elder by some Islamic leaders.

Among other things, the Chief Imam prayed for Poloo to be blessed with the best husband who would guide her in the religion.

“Did you hear that he said May Allah bless me with the best husband and I’m blessed oo,” an excited Poloo stated as she responded to the prayers with a loud Amen.

The prayer is in line with Poloo’s personal desire of marrying a financially stable Muslim man.

In a recent interview, she remarked that she would only marry a Muslim man, adding that she does not mind being a third or fourth wife.

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The Chief Imam said the special prayers when Mr Frimpong and his team paid a courtesy call on the Chief Imam to express his profound gratitude for the spiritual support the Chief Imam offered him during the just ended contest for the position of the General Secretary of the NPP.

The General Secretary was thankful and appreciative that though he called on the Chief Imam on the eve of the elections, the revered clergy man did not hesitate to offer him the needed support to secure his bid.

He promised to serve the NPP and the entire Ghanaian community selflessly to his best ability and in the best interest of all.

He also promised working in close collaboration with the Chief Imam’s office and the government machinery to expand development opportunities to the Zongo Communities.

The Chief Imam on the other hand promised continuous support in prayers for the success of the young vibrant chief scribe of the NPP for his tenure in office.

He was accompanied by some members of his campaign team, constituency executives, and a host of other dignitaries.

“I have received with shock news about the act of terrorism visited upon the Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State and the people of this part of Nigeria. It is a devastating incident that will create grief and sorrow in any community it happens,” he said yesterday through his spokesperson Sheikh Arimiyao Shaibu.

Continuing, he said, “on my own behalf and the Muslim community, I express my condolences to the Catholic Church, especially in Nigeria, Ghana and the rest of the world.”

He assured the grieving families, the state, Nigeria as a whole, and the whole Catholic fraternity that he and Muslims in Ghana share the pain of the act of barbarism visited upon them.

“We wish that God will give solace and comfort to those affected, directly and indirectly, the Ondo State Governor and President Muhammadu Buhari,” the cleric prayed.

The Chief Imam added that the dastardly act of terrorism comes on the heels of a recent engagement with the leadership of the Catholic Church on ways of fashioning out a means of ensuring inter-faith harmony. This, he added, has become an annual affair on the faith calendar of the country.

Many worshippers lost their lives in a church in Ondo State, Nigeria, after the facility was attacked by heavily armed persons a few days ago.

A priest, when he was interviewed, said only evil-minded persons would visit this kind of atrocity on worshippers.

According to him, the worshippers were being shot at within the church, and those who managed to get outside were not spared the bullets of the attackers. He added that the attackers hurled a grenade inside the church.

Such acts of terrorism were confined to the northern parts of Nigeria, but with the Ondo experience, it would appear that the criminals have the South in their sights, which adds to the security burden on the federal government and the security apparatus.

This he says might help foil terrorist attacks at mosques and other large Muslim gatherings as the country readies itself for imminent terrorist attacks due to the southward projection of extremist groups in the sub-region.

His comment follows a government threat alert warning of a potential terrorist threat in the country and has thus cautioned faith-based organisations to exercise extreme caution.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Sheikh Shaibu also urged Mosque Management Committees to also seek the services of security analysts in order to plan strategies to counter the activities of radicalizers in their mosques and communities.

“In fact, we’re also even urging mosque committees to consider the employment of a security analyst or a security consultant because the terrorist activity is not a monolithic activity. So you’d want a certain briefing from time to time in respect to the dynamics and the strategies that you’d need to do to differ so that as they come in,” he said.

He also called on mosques to discourage people from using the space as a resting place.

According to him, though mosques have largely served as resting places for traders who come to pray, due to the issue of security plaguing the country, it would be safer if the traders were to rather go home after using the mosque for their prayers.

“Our mosques for example sometimes are a resting place for many people we do not know. They come they’re tired, some of those who sell. Now we say no, don’t allow that. T

“They come with their gadgets, they have their bags, containers, they come they remain in the mosques, we say no. this time be on the alert, check who is coming, let the person pray, he finishes he must get out,” he said.

He further advised Muslim preachers of different Islamic orientation to be measured in the messages they preach to the Muslim youths in order not to open them up to radicalization.

“We’re advising Muslim preachers depending on the Islamic orientation you belong to, to be careful the way you preach so you do not goad our young people into accepting that extremist views. Because when you do so then you open the door, that is when you welcome and create the soft grounds for them to enter.

“Because when they come they have soft grounds and safe haven because they have people who thoughts and mindset is like theirs. And so we’re saying that tone down the way you do your preaching,” he said.

Meanwhile he has also called for interfaith collaboration to combat the spread of violent extremism in the country.

According to him, violent extremism has no religious colour and is no respecter of faith, thus it would be beneficial for both Christians and Muslims to exchange information and collaborate to prevent acts of terrorism in the society.

This year, the telecom company has spent in excess of GH¢60,000 to support the Chief Imam and the Muslim community in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.

At the donation made at the residence of the National Chief Imam, MTN Ghana presented a cheque of GH¢10,000 to His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu plus a big ram, and Airtime worth GH¢1,000.

Other items donated include 15 bags of rice, 10 cartons of vegetable oil, 40 packs of mineral water, 15 packs of soft drinks, 10 trays of tin milk, 4 boxes of milo, 5 bags of sugar, and 2 boxes of teabags.

General Manager for Regional Sales who led the MTN Ghana team, Mohammed Abubakar said the donation today goes to affirm his outfit’s appreciation to the Chief Imam and the Muslim community for the support, patronage and loyalty to MTN.

“May Allah, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful, bestow on the Chief Imam and our households, good health, prosperity and total peace throughout the year. May He grant you and your families’ abundant grace and holiness now and always,” Mohammed Abubakar prayed.

He further charged the Muslim community to be measured in the celebrations and also adhere to all the COVID-19 safety protocols.

On behave of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu thanked MTN Ghana for the gesture.

“We are profoundly grateful for this gesture that you have done. May Allah increase you. We must become kind and generous to the needy. Whatever Allah has given you, you must also give some to the poor.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu prayed for God’s blessings for the telecom giant to expand.

“Our hope is that God himself will reward you by advancing your company. May Allah strengthens you and may Allah give you peace and harmony,” he added.

Meanwhile, MTN Ghana had made similar donations to Regional Chief Imams in Ashanti, Western and Northern regions.

A statement issued by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, urged the general public to observe the day throughout the country.

“The general public is hereby informed that Tuesday, May 3, 2022, which marks Eid-ul-Fitr, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement said.

Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).

The holiday marks the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.

The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of a new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.

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Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday evening, February 16.

Kassim said the late Imam, who spent many years leading the Jumu’at Prayer at Kafanchan Central Mosque, was a devoted, pious, a role model and would be greatly missed by Muslim faithful.

Ibrahim Adam Tahir, one of the sons of the late Imam, told Daily Trust that their late father gave birth to 50 children and was eventually survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and over 200 great-grandchildren.

In a condolence message, the Emir of Jema’a, Muhammad Isa Muhammad II, described the death of the imam as a huge loss to the emirate and to the people of southern parts of Kaduna State.

Mr Kassim prayed to God for the repose of the deceased’s soul.

Mzbel led a delegation to the Imam’s abode for a visitation as well as inform him of the passing and burial of her father.

The singer, whose patrilineal side are Muslims, was faced with divided opinion on whether or not to hold a one-week ceremony for her father.

Based on this, it is believed she went for counseling and prayers ahead of preparations for her father’s Adua.

Clad in a black Islamic wear, she was photographed while kneeling beside the 102-year-old together with some persons.

Following the visit, Mzbel has announced that there will be no one-week observation for her father.

She lost her father on the night of January 27 and he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic passage rite the next day.

Alhaji Ibrahim Amoah was a 75-year-old school proprietor.

The violent clash happened on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, between the two factions.

Videos of the clash which circulated on Twitter showed the youth from the adjoining communities slashing each other with machetes amid gunshots.

Spokesperson for the Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu in an interview on JoyNews said the Muslim Cleric is distressed over the matter and has condemned the violence in no uncertain terms.

“The Chief Imam has reacted swiftly to this. He has condemned the act in the strongest of terms. It has caused him worry and anger,” he said.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu said Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has therefore called on the sixteen regional Imams across the country and parents in the Zongo communities to preach morality and peace-building to their wards.

“The Chief Imam has called on the Imams to make this subject a matter for sermon delivery this coming Friday and indeed the issues go beyond the young people in Nima and Maamobi to the country. Wherever we have youth and gang terrorism that disturbs the peace and also threatens the security of the people, is a matter of concern for Islam and Muslims and he has called on especially, the chiefs also to use our cultural and traditional values to guide the youth,” he stated.

According to Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the National Chief Imam will hold counselling sessions for youth in Muslim dominated areas to deal with violence in Zongo communities.

“We want to target them [youth in Zongo communities] for our counselling programmes and for really direct engagement and the use of security arrangements to deal with the matter,” he added.

The Police have since arrested seven suspects in connection with the clashes and on a manhunt for leaders of the two gangs; Kumordzi and Bombo.

“7 persons have been arrested. 5 are presently here with us, and the other two are on admission at the Police hospital,” the Police told the media at the Police Headquarters.

The Police Service has also said that it will give an update on the issue at 7pm tonight at its headquarters.

Mr Mahama is said to have passed on on Friday, December 31, 2021, after a short illness.

He has since been buried at Bole in the Savannah Region in accordance with Islamic customs.

The former President together with his wife, Lordina, and his siblings received the Chief Imam who was accompanied by Sheikh Umar.

The duo offered prayers for the bereaved who on their part expressed appreciation for the gesture.

Also present was a delegation from the Ringway Estates Assemblies of God Church where Mr Mahama and his family fellowships.

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They also extended their condolences and offered prayers for the family.

The Chief Imam made the donation on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

This was at a time the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah and the President of the Ghana Bishops Conference, Archbishop Charles G. Palmer-Buckle paid a courtesy call on him at his Fadama residence.

Shiekh Shaributu expressed hope the money will facilitate the speedy construction of the national edifice which is also expected to serve as a tourist site to earn revenue for the country.

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Apostle Onyinah, who is also a former Church of Pentecost Chairman, expressed his excitement about the rare move by the Chief Imam.

He said this should be an example for all faiths to emulate.

This comes on the back of the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s call on Ghanaians to voluntarily contribute funds towards the construction expected to cost about $200 million.

Meanwhile, an initiative dubbed ‘100-cedis-a-month club’ has been launched to enable Ghanaians contribute their quota.

The name, which means Servant of God, follows the latter’s conversion to Islam.

The name was announced after Joint 77 paid a courtesy call on the Chief Imam at his Fadama resident.

His friend, Addi Self, also known as Jafaro Mohammed, took to his Facebook page to announce the development.

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Congratulating Joint 77 on his new path, Addi Self shared a photo that saw Sheikh Sharubutu and the former in a warm pose.

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The photos emerged from the latter’s visit to the Chief Imam’s residence at Fadama on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

This was to commiserate with him following the demise of his ‘son’, Alhaji Abubakar Sharubutu.

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They engaged in hearty conversations coupled with prayers and breaking of bread during the visit.

The two were spotted enjoying pieces of meat garnished with onions on a tray to the delight of all persons present in the Chief Imam’s house.

A section of social media users who have chanced on the photos cannot help but shower praises on the duo.

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Speaking at the Eid-ul-Adha prayers organised at the newly inaugurated Mosque complex at Kanda, President Akufo-Addo praised the Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu for upholding religious unity.

The Chief Imam has, for many years, been a preacher of unity, and he made history in April 2019 when he joined a Catholic Church to observe mass during his 100th birthday celebration.

Based on this, President Akufo-Addo has recognised the Muslim leader as a significant pillar in the nation’s religious unity.

President Akufo-Addo prayed for wisdom and strength for Sheikh Dr Sharubutu as he offers more leadership, not just to the Muslim flock but to the entire population.

He, therefore, called on all Ghanaians, typically Muslims to emulate the life of the Chief Imam so as to create a free and conducive atmosphere for the development of the nation.

It is for this unity that President Akufo-Addo stated that the Mosque Complex, which is the second largest in West Africa, is to serve as an ample evidence of peaceful existence.

“The minaret of this mosque is very visible from many parts of Accra. For me, it is not just the beauty that it adds to Accra’s skyline that excites me necessarily. I am even more excited by the fact that, as a Christian-majority country, a symbol of Islam can beautifully adorn our landscape, and expose the beauty of religious harmony that we enjoy in Ghana, and which continues to be the envy of the rest of the world,” the President said in his commissioning speech.

This year’s Eid-ul Adha is set to be marked nationwide on Tuesday, July 20.

In a press release dated Saturday, July 17, the Chief Imam said he will mark this year’s celebrations for the first time at Kanda in the mosque complex, which was commissioned on Friday, July 16.

The Jummah mosques, he further directs, may be used to serve the weak and vulnerable members of the community.

He, however, stressed that Covid-19 restrictions are still in force “and therefore insist on the strict adherence of the protocols at all prayer grounds.”

He recommends that those to join the prayers wear masks, use sachet water for purposes of ablution and use personal mats at prayer grounds, among others.

“His Eminence also requests the assistance, and support of the regional coordinating councils, and the regional police commands in ensuring that Covid-19 protocols and guidelines are followed at all prayer grounds,” he added.

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According to him, serving justice in the case is the only way to ensure that sustainable peace is restored to Ejura.
 
“We want to build a community where we are able to resolve conflicts without violence. We want to build a culture that is anti-violence. A nonviolent mindset at the national level that is prepared to reject any form of violence as a means of obtaining one’s interest and I think that such approach to establish justice is a means by which we can prevent reoccurrence of violence”, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu spoke on behalf of the Chief Imam.

The Chief Imam joined the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiah and other government officials to visit family of victims in the Ejura shooting incident.

The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah.
 
Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Shaributu, and his entourage joined the Vice President to visit the Muslim-dominant community.

But the Chief Imam is expecting a diligent job.

“The committee must be guided by the principles of honesty and truth. They must be guided by the principle of justice, a principle which is universal and a principle in which will guarantee our rights and protection, first to unravel the truth and also to ensure justice is done”.

“Once we are able to get there the Chief Imam will be satisfied, the Chief Imam has a strong inclination to the ethics of love, integrity, justice, honesty, and truth as part of national unity project, in addition to that, Chief Imam is expecting all those affected to remain calm and allow authorities to
 
The team visited the families of the three who died to commiserate with them.
 
A donation of GHC 20,000 was made to each of the families with the injured receiving ten thousand cedis.

 
They first called on the Ejura Chief, Nana Ose Hewie II.

Muntala Mohammed and Abdul Nasir Yusif were allegedly shot and killed by security officers in an attempt to disperse a rioting crowd protesting the killing of social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed popularly called Kaaka.
 
The shooting has since attracted national attention with a committee established to investigate the matter in ten days.
 
Despite assurance from the Interior Ministry that the committee of distinguished individuals will do a good job, residents of Ejura are divided over the committee’s work.