By Regina Agana Akanteba and Philip Agbodza
The National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG), has called on Ghanaians, especially Muslims, to prioritise peace and unity during this election period.
Speaking at the 4th annual conference in Accra, General Secretary of NMCG, Alhaji Inusah Mohammed, admonished Muslims to contribute their quota towards national development.
He said it is high time Muslim youth influence policymakers to bridge development gaps for all Muslims.
The National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG), established in 2021, is a body corporate that serves as the mouthpiece of all Muslims in the country and a forum for deliberations and their participation in national development.
Addressing Muslims at the 4th annual Conference, General Secretary of the National Muslim Conference, Alhaji Insah Mohammed, called on all Muslims, especially the youth, not to be used as conduit of chaos and violence in the upcoming elections.
“The Muslim Community has change it way so the political leaders and the government must also change their ways toward us. We are no more a dumping ground or source of cheap militia for political party in Ghana. We want to change how things work,” Mr. Inusah said.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, urged Muslims to prioritise peace during this period.
“As speaker, I want to reaffirm my commitment to supporting platforms like the National Muslim Conference of Ghana. I will continue to collaborate to ensure that the voices of all Ghanaians are heard and respected. This body can play a pivotal role in influencing policies that promote peace and harmony in the country and the Muslim community in a distinctive manner,” he stressed.
In a speech read on behalf of the National Chief, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu called on parliamentarians to also prioritise peace in the chamber.
“We appealed to the honourable members of parliament to allow cooler heads to reign in the interest of mother Ghana and the Ghanaian electorates so as to facilitate the resolution of the current impacts.”
The conference was under the theme, “Towards Bridging The Gaps National Healthcare Delivery in Ghana; “The Roles of the National Muslim Conference of Ghana.” The National Chief Imam called on the government to see Muslims as partners in the promotion of healthcare in the country.”
The conference was attended by Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, leaders, and representatives of various Muslim stakeholders.