Founder and leader of Glorious Word Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has cautioned political parties to be watchful on the day of special voting since it is a recipe for sparking chaos in the country. He also directed the parties to extend the vigilance to the proxy voting which the electoral commission has introduced this … Read more
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has stated that politicians and the church need not be rivals but rather collaborate to serve Ghanaians. General Secretary of CCG, Rev Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong who spoke with Class FM’s Prince Minkah on the Executive Breakfast Show on Monday September 12 emphasised the need for healthier relationships between the … Read more
On the occasion of the Muslim feast of Eid ul-Adha, Muslims and other Ghanaians have been urged by the Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Koku Anyidoho, to say special prayers for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) so he could stop “lying”. Mr. Anyidoho, who had … Read more
For the past few years, Ghanaians have seen, heard and read with much disdain, acts of dictatorship emanating from a small section of the Clergy, who normally think that when they talk, we – the ordinary citizens should not talk back because of their ‘pious/angelic’ public standing. At the least opportunity they create for themselves, … Read more
Is no word of complaint or protestation from either the mother of Ishmaeel, Hajar or his stepmother, Sarah (May Allah have mercy on both of them). They stood by their husband to carry out a very difficult test. As a family we need to emulate this unique behaviour from a unique family. (On behalf of … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians and Muslims in particular to always tell the truth as it is required of them by God. Addressing Muslims marking this year’s Eid-Ul-Adha celebrations at the Independence Square in Accra Monday, the President warned against persons who take advantage of people’s ignorance to misinform … Read more
Professor Dumor took a long deep breath, grabbed his Cup of Coffee, and looked over to the heavy metal gate next to the Manhole, that was also once built by him, surrounded by small Plantain trees ready to bear fruits in one years’ time, seeing how his Sister Abigail, the eldest child of their parents, … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has admonished Muslims and Ghanaians in general to desist from peddling falsehood for their selfish gains. According to him, just like the Prophet Abraham exhibited selflessness, dedication and faith in Allah, Muslims and citizens should do same. Speaking at the 2016 Eid-al-Adha celebration at the Independence Square, President Mahama explained that … Read more
The Ghana Police Service has indicated that adequate security arrangement has been made to ensure a peaceful celebration of this year’s Eid ul-Adha on Monday 12 September 2016. A press release issued by the Public Affairs Director of the Ghana Police, Superintended Cephas Arthur said consequently the police are calling on the general public, especially … Read more
In commemorating Eid ul-Adha, the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on all religious bodies to “sacrifice” and use religion to preach peace ahead of the December 7 elections. General Secretary of CCG, Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong who spoke with Class FM’s Prince Minkah on the Executive Breakfast Show on Monday September 12, called … Read more
Ghanaian pilgrims and Ghanaians in general who live in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been led in a special prayer, known as ‘adu’a’, by the National Chief Imam, Sheik Nuhu Sharubutu, for Ghana’s December 7 presidential elections. The special prayers were said at the iconic Mount Arafat. The session took the form of reading … Read more
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Muslims to pray for a credible and transparent election this year. In a statement to mark the Eid ul-Adha celebrations today [Monday], Nana Addo called on Muslims to take advantage of ‘one of Islam’s holiest months’ to implore Allah to … Read more
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, led a number of Imams, chiefs and ordinary Ghanaian pilgrims at the historic Mount Arafah, in a special prayer for peaceful elections back home. The adu’a (special prayers) which took the form of reading from the Holy Quran and individual prayers was well attended by all the … Read more
Muslim youth across the country should use the celebration of Eid ul-Adha to reflect on their lives and how to make sacrifices to develop the nation and not engage in acts of violence and destruction, Majority Chief Whip Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has advised. “On this day, you see people just running into communities and … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Muslims in the country to pray for peace as part of their Eid ul-Adha celebration as the nation heads to the polls in December. In a statement signed by the party’s acting General Secretary, John Boadu, the NPP also charged Muslims to pray for the party’s flag … Read more
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has wished God’s blessings for all Muslims in Ghana and the world all over on the day of the celebration of the Eid ul-Adha – the Muslim feast of sacrifice – on Monday September 12. The Nassara Coordinator of the NPP, Kamal Deen, in an interview with Chief Jerry … Read more
Ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, all Ghanaians must be peace ambassadors in order to ensure violence-free polls, Hassan Ayariga, presidential nominee of the All Peoples Congress, has said. As Ghana goes to the polls, apprehension about the country’s peace has intensified, especially as some flashpoints have been identified by both the … Read more
Ghana’s former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings and his wife Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, have on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha festival issued a message of goodwill to the Muslim community and also asked Ghanaian Muslims to pray for peaceful polls this December. Below is the full statement In On the occasion of the … Read more
Although Ghanaians have a whole day off as holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid ul-Adha festival, one day is still not enough, Irbard Ibrahim, an Islamic scholar and security expert, has said. According to him, if Christians, and by extension all Ghanaians, have more than one day to celebrate Christmas, the same should … Read more
In commemorating Eid al-Adha with Muslims across the country, the Convention People’s Party (CPP) is praying for a peaceful election as it cautions Muslim youth to avoid being used by politicians to cause any turmoil. “As a religion of peace, we also would like to urge Muslim youth to shun any politician who would attempt … Read more