The Vice President on Friday joined Muslim worshippers at the Abossey Okai Central Mosque in Accra, to offer prayers and thanksgiving to Allah as the country prepares to mark its 62 years of Independence.
Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia urged Ghanaians to cherish the peace we enjoy and eschew any words or deeds that could negatively impact on the nation's harmonious forward march.
"We are one people despite our cultural differences. Ghana is a place where everybody feels a sense of belonging. Let us continue to co-exist to develop our homeland Ghana" he added.
He spoke about how the establishment of the Zongo Development Fund shows how passionate President Akufo-Addo is when it comes to developments in the Zongos.
In his sermon, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabu, commended government for its tremendous performance and pro-poor policies introduced.
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr.Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, asked all Muslims to pray for President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Bawumia and other government appointees to enable them to serve the people of Ghana with dedication.
Dr. Bawumia was accompanied by Abu-Bakar Saddique Boniface, Minister of State at the Office of the Vice President; Habib Saad, MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro; Abdul Aziz Haruna Futa, Nasara Coordinator of the ruling New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Sheik I.C Quaye, Chairman of Hajj Board and other officialsLatest Stories
-
Ken Ashigbey, Joyce Aryee and others grace MTN’s Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols
5 hours -
Obuasi Cricket Academy celebrates excellence at end-of-year awards night
6 hours -
WASSCE: Scanning of objective answer sheets to start tonight – WAEC
6 hours -
Education Minister hasn’t prioritised WAEC – Nortsu-Kotoe
6 hours -
Bawumia meets Manifesto Committee members to express appreciation
6 hours -
To chocolate, Ghana’s pride by Bioko
7 hours -
Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, confers Honorary Fellow status on Victor Yaw Asante
8 hours -
BoG marks end of year with Thanksgiving Service
8 hours -
Ghana’s Next Sports Minister: The Debate Begins
8 hours -
Election 2024: NPP advised to be mindful of the reasons being ascribed to their election lost
8 hours -
GNFS urges Ghanaians to prevent fires during yuletide
8 hours -
Report tobacco users who smoke publicly – FDA advises
9 hours -
Abdallah Ali-Nakyea elevated to Associate Professor at UG School of Law
9 hours -
Kick2build commissions 5 libraries in Klo Agogo, donates school supplies
9 hours -
Slim and Fit Ghana donates to kids at Motherly Love Orphanage in Kwabenya
10 hours