The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, has asked Members of Parliament to demonstrate goodwill in resolving the ongoing stalemate that has suspended legislative sessions indefinitely.
He noted that the situation has heightened political tensions among Ghanaians, particularly with the general election less than two months away. "We appeal to the honourable members of parliament to allow cooler heads to prevail in the interest of mother Ghana and the Ghanaian electorates," he stated.
Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu made the call last Friday at the opening of the fourth edition of the annual National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG) held at the National Mosque in Accra on the theme, "Towards bridging the gaps in national healthcare delivery in Ghana: The role of the National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG)." The National Chief Imam urged the government to consider Muslims as partners in healthcare delivery, citing their long-standing contributions to herbal, homoeopathic, orthodox, and spiritual healing. "It is heart-warming for Muslims, regardless of sectarian differences, to gather around a table to address matters that affected them," he said, stressing that the conference had become an essential resource in strengthening diplomatic ties with Muslim nations around the world and bolstering government attempts to attract investment for the country's progressive growth. "We as Muslims of Ghana envisage a golden future where interfaith dialogue will be deepened in our beloved country, enabling peaceful coexistence," he said.
Sheikh Sharubutu urged Muslims to consistently pay their zakat to help empower their communities.