Ghana: Christians and Muslims embark on peace march ahead of 2016 Elections

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Maulvi Bin Sali impressed on the EC to be firm on its decisions and execute its mandate in a fair and transparent manner.

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | Int'l Desk
Source/Credit: Ghana Broadcasting Corp
By GBC / Excerpts | July 9, 2016

Muslims and Christians in the Upper East Region have climaxed a week-long fasting and prayer with a peace march to drum home the urgency for both religious faiths to demonstrate a sense of oneness as the country prepares for yet another decisive poll, come November, 7.

The event organised under the auspices of the forum of heads of religious bodies highlighted the involvement of religious leaders in propagating the message of unity while working towards a peaceful election 2016.

At a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee Park, various speakers encouraged spiritual heads not to show hesitation in condemning any potential threat to the country’s prevailing peace and security, bearing in mind that there is a price to pay should any political violence erupt.
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In his welcome address, Rt. Rev. Dr. Jacob Kofi Ayeebo commended Muslims and Christians for the show of solidarity and the level of interfaith unity. His message was rekindled by the Catholic Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, Rev Bishop Alfred Agyenta.He spoke on the theme: “Peaceful Co-existence leads to peaceful elections.
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On behalf of the Muslim leaders, the regional missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim mission, Maulvi Yusif Bin Sali described peace as an essential commodity of society that must be nurtured and not be traded for anything.

He cautioned Christians and Muslims against divisive tendencies that may cause religious enmity. Maulvi Bin Sali also impressed on the EC to be firm on its decisions and execute its mandate in a fair and transparent manner.

Prayers were said for divine protection over the country, the President, Parliamentarians, the Chief Justice and the Judiciary, Security Operatives, Political Parties as well as the Electoral Commission and all that matters in the upcoming elections.

In attendance was the deputy Upper East Regional minister, Dr. Robert Kuganab-Lem, Chairperson of the Upper Presbytery, Rev Emmanuel Atami and a host of religious heads from the various Muslim and Christian faith.

Also present were members of the Ghana Red Cross Society and the Salvation Army.




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