Throughout Ghana's history, religious tolerance has been a defining feature of its social and cultural landscape.
The country has long upheld diverse religious practices, where Christians, Muslims, and practitioners of traditional African religions coexist peacefully.
This peaceful coexistence has been nurtured by mutual respect from successive governments, individuals, and communities.
However, in February 1982, Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, was rocked by violence and retribution as military forces launched an intense crackdown on a local church congregation, resulting in the deaths of approximately 78 individuals.