The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has called on Muslim communities across the country to pray for peace in the world as they embark on Ramadan.
Madam Affo-Toffey, who also serves as Deputy Minister of Transport, urged the communities to pray against the looming conflict involving Israel, the USA, and Iran.
Speaking during a recent engagement with the Muslim community, the MP emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and other religious groups in the Jomoro enclave, describing it as a model for the nation.
In light of escalating tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, Madam Affo-Toffey urged Muslim leaders to use the holy month of Ramadan as a period of intense intercession.
To support the community during this period of spiritual reflection, she presented a substantial consignment of food items, including 100 bags of 50 kg sugar, 100 cartons of milk, 15 boxes of 100 Milo packs, and 100 boxes of tea bags.
She specifically requested the performance of Solat Hajat (special prayers for a specific need) to seek peace in the Middle East and the world at large.
“The world is at a crossroads; as our brothers and sisters observe this holy fast, I urge them to lift up prayers for the leaders of these nations. We need a ceasefire and a commitment to ‘smoke the peace pipe’ for the sake of humanity,” she stated.
The Deputy Transport Minister’s concerns come amid a global maritime crisis. Following joint military strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iranian targets, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
This 21-mile-wide chokepoint, often called the “jugular vein” of the global economy, handles roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum and a quarter of global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipments daily.
As a result, dozens of tankers are trapped in the Persian Gulf, and major trade hubs like Jebel Ali have been effectively cut off. The IRGC has issued radio warnings to all commercial vessels, halting passage through the vital waterway.
Madam Affo-Toffey noted that a prolonged closure of this crucial maritime artery would directly impact Ghana’s economy, potentially leading to rising fuel costs and disrupted supply chains. She expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would prevail to prevent further global economic instability.
The Muslim community leadership expressed gratitude for the MP’s gesture and consistent support, pledging to join her call for national and global peace.
