President John Dramani Mahama says the peace that Ghana enjoys is envied by many globally.
The President made the statement while speaking at the Aboabo Post Office, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, as part of the Mawlid celebration.
He said at a time when terrorism is on the rise, there is peaceful co-existence among the religious groups in the country.
[contextly_sidebar id=”hswujoDubG1mjAJpJOGaLUyxD0gY4ZYO”]President Mahama thus applauded the Muslim community and other religious groups for ensuring that peace prevails in the country adding that “Ghana has an enviable global recognition [and it] is a place where peaceful co-existence thrives between Muslims, Christians and people of other religion.”
“This case of harmony has helped us keep the peace and forged ahead with the needed development for our people and we must maintain it… This year, the call is even more important especially following the surge in global terrorist activities”
Mawlid is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad, which is celebrated often on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month on the Islamic calendar.
The 12th Day of Rabi’ al-awwall is the most popular date from a list of many dates that are reported as the birth date.
President Mahama said that there was the need for Muslim youth to guard their hearts against false teachings and indoctrination.
“Islam is and remains a religion of peace, unfortunately however, some misguided elements have desecrated its beautiful image in order to promote their wicked terrorist agenda. It is important that we in Ghana guard against complacency and ensure that no one sows the seeds of discord or rebellion among our youth through questionable teachings and indoctrination.”
The event was attended by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, Collins Dauda, Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak, Ashanti Regional Minister Alexander John Ackon, and the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential running mate Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia.
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By: Lauretta Timah/citifmonline.com/Ghana