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| Dignitaries present |
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| Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Yusif Adam (Second) |
28-07-13
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Upper East Regional Minister, Alhaji Limuna Mohammmed-Muniru has made a
symbolic presentation to Muslim leaders in the region in preparation towards
the end for the fast of Ramadan. The Regional Minister after the Iftar, which
is the period of breaking a day’s fasting, presented 100 bags of rice and 60
bags of sugar to the Regional Chief Imam for onward distribution to the Muslim
communities. The event which took place at the premises of the Regional
Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga was the first of its kind to be organized
for Muslims in the region. It provided a platform for the Regional Minister to
meet and interact with his Muslim colleagues and deliberate on the essence of
life and death. It was also an occasion to offer special prayers for the nation
and to mark the first anniversary of the passing on of Late President John
Evans Attah Mills. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru in an address reminded Muslims to
honour the holy Quran by living in peace. He said Islam stood for peace and
therefore it behoves on every Muslim to abide by the dictates and principles of
Allah for peace to prevail. He appealed to all Ghanaians to come together and
pray for the nation at these trying times and further cautioned the Muslim
youth to refrain from acts that could disturb the countries peace process.
Discipline and tolerance, he suggested were key to sustaining the nation’s
peace. The Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Yusif Adam who received the items on
behalf of the Muslim community thanked the Regional Minister for his show of
concern and called for Allah’s blessing on him. The food items he assured were
going to be distributed fairly to enable them end the fast of Ramadan with joy
and much blessing. Special Magrib prayer and supplications later took place to
communicate the essence of peace and also honour the departed souls especially for
late President Mills.
Also at the premises of the Sabhiya Muhammad Al-Ramadan Mosque in Pwalugu, the District Chief Executive
for Talensi, Mr Edward Awunnore handed over a cow to the Muslim community in commemoration
of activities marking the first year anniversary of the late president. The presentation which was made through the
leaders of the Muslim communities in the district came along with other
consumables including 60 bags of rice, 18 boxes of sugar, and 30 cartons of
milk. This was to enable them ensure a successful period for the upcoming feast
of Ramadan. Mr Awunnore who was pleased with the leadership qualities of the
late president called on Ghanaians to remain united as was bequeathed us by
late President Mills. He moreover called on all irrespective of ethnic,
political and religious to remain steadfast and pray for the country as
government takes step to keep the nation on its toes despite the social and
economic challenges. On the Supreme Court case, Mr Awunnore appealed to parties
involved to respect the verdict to be given by the court so as to ensure peace,
security and development. The Assembly member for Pwalugu Electoral Area,
Alhaji Amin Seidu on behalf of Muslims in the area thanked the DCE and the
assembly for the gesture and assured that Muslim leaders would play their role
towards peace building.
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| Muslim leaders in a pose with the DCE |
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| Talensi DCE in a chat with Alhaji Seidu, Assembly member for Pwalugu electoral Area |
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