Vice President Alhaji Mahama on Tuesday observed that the level of tolerance and unity of purpose among Ghanaians should insulate the country from religious disputes that had wrecked havoc in other countries.
"We are one people and what we worship should not be a barrier," he said when he interacted with a delegation from the Ghana Muslim Mission at the Osu Castle.
He said general commitment towards peaceful co-existence had insulated Ghana from the bloody conflicts that had been the bane of West Africa and asked Muslims to continue to pray for the peace and stability the country was enjoying.
The delegation was led by Dr. Rabiatu Ammah, Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mission, which was started in October this year and would be climaxed with a rally in Accra this month.
Vice President Mahama asked members of the mission to launch a crusade against outmoded cultural practices such as the marriage of teenagers and female genital mutilation.
He asked them to attach attention to the education of the girl child in order to ensure accelerated development of the nation.
Dr Ammah said the mission was promoting co-existence among the various religions, national unity and the holistic education of Muslims.
She said the Golden Jubilee anniversary include blood donation, clean-up exercises and seminars.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
‘My liquid Brazilian butt-lift went well but I regret it now I know the risks’
3 mins -
UNGA: Akufo-Addo, world leaders attend UBA America@40 cocktail event
1 hour -
Government to pilot solar-powered outboard motors at Elmina in October
1 hour -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing more allegations of sexual assault
1 hour -
Prof Bokpin: Ghana Gold Coin won’t solve Cedi depreciation
1 hour -
Mahama vows to prosecute persons who will cause financial loss in new $800m gas processing contract
1 hour -
Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang reaffirms commitment to empowering market women economically
1 hour -
President of National House of Chiefs denies allegations of supporting galamsey
2 hours -
NAPO’s nomination no guarantee how Manhyia Palace will vote – Otumfuo
2 hours -
‘When Abrantie BoG came, the cedi is now trading at GHȼ16 to a dollar’ – Mahama teases Bawumia
2 hours -
Al Fayed’s son ‘horrified’ by sexual abuse allegations
2 hours -
Agyapa Mercer unveils Ghana’s first Creative Arts Hall of Fame in Sekondi
2 hours -
Bright Simons: Bank of Ghana sweats to impress the IMF about cedi’s woes
2 hours -
Mahama accuses Sanitation Ministry of squandering $43m World Bank grant, $150m GARID funds
2 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Samartex return from Africa with sight on Vision FC
3 hours