Greater Accra Minister urges continued prayers for peace as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Adha
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has called on the Muslim community to continue praying for peace and unity in Ghana as the nation strives toward sustainable development.
Speaking during a symbolic donation to the National Chief Imam on Thursday, June 5, in honour of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the Minister emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between the government and religious leaders in promoting national stability and development.
“This celebration is to promote peace, and so inasmuch as we are here to celebrate, we are also here to encourage continued unity,” she told reporters. “We wish our Muslim brothers and sisters well as they mark this sacred occasion,” she said.
The donation, made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, included 70 bags of rice, 100 packs of assorted drinks, 70 packs of bottled water, one large cow, and a cash amount of GHS 50,000. It was presented in a spirit of goodwill and national solidarity ahead of the Eid festivities.
Madam Ocloo praised the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, for his consistent efforts in fostering peace across political divides.
“The Chief Imam has always stood by every government, whether NDC or NPP, and that’s the spirit of collaboration we appreciate,” she said. “We are here to support and strengthen that bond.”
She further called on Ghanaians of all faiths to emulate the values of unity and tolerance that Eid-ul-Adha represents, adding that religious harmony is central to Ghana’s democratic and developmental aspirations.
The event forms part of a series of engagements by government officials during this year’s Eid season, aimed at reinforcing interfaith cooperation and acknowledging the contribution of Muslim communities to national cohesion.
