'Embrace peace and unity' – Vice President tells Ghanaians at Eid prayers
The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on all Ghanaians to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence as a foundation for progress.
This, she said, would ensure a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made this call in Accra last Friday (March 20) when she joined thousands of Muslims from the Ahlusunna Wal-Jama'a community for prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.
"It is our unity, mutual respect and understanding that will carry us forward as a nation, hence, I urge all Ghanaians to remain committed to harmony and development," she said.
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Former Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, and the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice-President, Alex Segbefia also attended the prayers which were led by the First Deputy National Imam of the Ahlusunna Wal-Jama'a, Sheikh Mohammed Kamil Mohammed.
Interfaith harmony
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians to continue to strengthen bonds of understanding, respect, and interfaith harmony.
She emphasised that religious harmony had played a critical role in maintaining stability and progress in the country.
She also urged citizens, to pray for peace and work collectively towards national development regardless of their faith.
"The overlap of Ramadan and Lent this year, offers an opportunity for deeper interfaith cooperation and highlights the importance of faith, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence,” she added.
Values
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further admonished citizens to sustain the values of honesty, compassion and responsibility in their daily lives to strengthen society.
She called for collective prayers for peace, stability and prosperity and emphasised that unity and understanding would drive national progress.
"I commend the Muslim faithful for their dedication and sacrifice throughout the fasting period," Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
She concluded by wishing all Muslims peace, happiness and continued divine guidance.
