Muslims hold special prayers
Hundreds of Muslims have held a special prayer to seek Allah's intervention for continuous peace and development in Ghana.
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The Muslims, drawn from all parts of the country, also prayed to Allah to continue to protect President John Dramani Mahama and guide him in his efforts to propel the country's socio-economic development.
The special prayer, held at Winneba in the Central Region, was led by the National Imam of the Ahlussunna Wal Jama'a, Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Imam.
A large number of Christian opinion leaders in Winneba also attended the prayer service.
In his remarks at the prayer service, a special aide to President Mahama, Alhaji Babalami Abu Sadat, said considering the eight months presidential election petition at the Supreme Court, the energy and water crises, and the numerous strikes on the labour front last year, "it was only the intervention of Allah that has made it possible for the government to reach this far.
"Allah has intervened so all these challenges are gradually coming down," he said.
Alhaji Abu Sadat, who represented President Mahama at the prayer service, said the President was doing everything possible to move the country forward.
Recognising the importance of prayers, he said, "President Mahama can do whatever he could but if there is no hand of Allah, I do not think we will reach far."
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He called for unity among leaders, especially political leaders, to turn the nation's development efforts into the projects the people needed.
Mr Abu Sadat asked Imams and other Islamic leaders to continue to pray to Allah to bless President Mahama with divine wisdom to be able to provide the leadership that would please God and the people of Ghana.