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Akuapem North Presiding Member donates to Muslims
Mallam Muniru Abdul (2nd from right) thanking the donorwhile Mrs Florence Ofei Asiedu, (left) and the Chief
Imam of Akuapem North, Haruna Abdul(right) look on
The Presiding Member of the Akuapem North Municipality, Asiedu Ofei, has donated 38 bags of rice, cartons of vegetable oil and boxes of key soap worth Ghc40,000 to Muslims in seven communities in the area .
The items were to support the Muslims living in the seven communities to observe the Idul-Adha festival. The seven communities are, Akropong, Larteh, Mampong, Kwamoso, Adawso, Tinkong and Kokoomu.
According to Mr Ofei Asiedu who has been for the past 10 years been donating similar items including cattle to the Muslims, the donation was to promote peace, love and harmony between Moslems and Christians within the municipality.
Mr Ofei, who is also a businessman and a strong believer of the Christian faith said if such prevailing cordial relation between the two religious groups was sustained, it would go a long way to accelerate the growth and development of the communities in the municipality.
“Let us always see ourselves as Christians and Muslims, especially Children of God in one big family and continue to live in peace to develop our communities,” he stated.
The items were presented on Mr Ofei’s behalf by an Assembly Member of the area, and also an elder of the Muslim community, Oheneba Charles Tetteh.
He was accompanied by the wife of the donor, Mrs Florence Asiedu Ofei.
It was received by Mallam Muniru Abdul who thanked the donor for the gesture.
Mallam Muniru Abdul prayed for Allah’s blessings for the donor and his family and assured that the items would be shared to all especially the needy.
By Spectator Reporter
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Promoting Peace and Unity: Minister for the Interior Meets Muslim
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured Muslim leaders and Zongo Chiefs in Kumasi of his continued partnership and open-door policy to maintain peace and security in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking during a sensitization workshop on promoting peace, social cohesion and addressing security concerns, the Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration between Government and religious leaders.
Muntaka Mubarak who is also the Member of Parliament for the Asawase constituency, acknowledged the growing threat of drug abuse in Ghana and urged Muslim leaders to partner with Government to tackle the root causes of drug abuse in the communities.
The Minister also highlighted the need to address vigilantism, land guard activities, chieftaincy disputes and other threats to national security.
He expressed confidence that united, they can rise above the challenges and promote peace and social cohesion in Kumasi and beyond.
The meeting was attended by various sects in the region including The Ghana Muslim Mission, Zongo Traditional Council Palace, Ahli Sunnah, Council of Zongo Chiefs, Council of Ulama.
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Let us collaborate to strengthen security in Ghana- Muntaka urges Christian Religious Leaders
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has called for strengthening of security in the country through collaboration.
He highlighted the crucial role of collaboration between the government and religious leaders in promoting peace, social cohesion and security across Ghana.
In an engagement with the Christian Religious Leaders in Kumasi, Muntaka Mubarak acknowledged that maintenance of Peace and security in the country is a collective responsibility hence the need for engagement with key stakeholders to share ideas to promote peace and security.
‘Your influence in fostering peace and unity is invaluable. I urge you to continue preaching messages of love, forgiveness and hope from your pulpits. Together, we can create a Kumasi and indeed a Ghana that is safer, healthier and more secure for all,’ he stated.
The Minister acknowledged the growing concern of drug abuse in the country, which threatens communities and endangers youth. He urged Christian leaders to continue preaching messages of love, forgiveness, and hope, while also supporting initiatives that offer treatment and rehabilitation to those in need.
He sought partnership in bolstering the Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana National Fire Service to enable them address challenges like overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure.
Muntaka Mubarak commended Christian bodies for their support, particularly the Church of Pentecost, which has built modern facilities to equip inmates with trades like farming and tailoring.
The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with Christian leaders, ensuring an open-door policy to foster peace and understanding.
This partnership aims to promote social cohesion and security, recognizing the vital role religious leaders play in maintaining harmony within communities.
The meeting was attended by the Ashanti Region representatives of the Christian Council, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, the Catholic Archdiocese and the National Association of Christian and Charismatic Churches amongst others.
