Chief Imam backs Unity Cup

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has pledged his support for the 2016 Vodafone Unity Cup, urging all Ghanaians to work towards maintaining peaceful conditions in the country before, during and after the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Sheikh Sharubutu, the highest Muslim religious authority in the country, made the call when national Peace Ambassador, Stephen Appiah, and organisers of the Unity Cup, Primeval Media, last Tuesday paid a courtesy call on him at his residence in Accra to formally invite him to the event.

Sheikh Sharubutu, who is also a member of the National Peace Council, urged all Ghanaians to emulate Appiah's laudable initiative and prayed for an incident-free election.

“I’ve always advocated for peace, I’m honoured to receive you and have poured upon you my blessings as you embark on a peaceful journey,” Sheikh Sharubutu  said. 

Appiah had earlier visited the National Peace Council (NPC) where he briefed its Chairman, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, on preparations for the two-leg game slated for June 8 and 11 in Kumasi and Accra respectively.