Feuding Muslim Factions Urged To Respect Peace Agreement

Sunyani, (Brong Ahafo) 3 Oct.,

Sunyani, (Brong Ahafo) 3 Oct., The Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr. David Osei- Wusu has told Al-Suna and Tijaniya Muslims at Wenchi to respect peace agreements between them and live in harmony as brothers. He stressed that petty doctrinal differences should not be allowed to divide the people for such a long time and urged their leaders to co-operate with his administration and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to ensure lasting peace. Mr. Osei-Wusu was addressing separate meetings with leaders of the two Muslim sects following reported incidents likely to threaten peace between the Al-Suna and the Tijaniya. About three years ago, similar incidents resulted in serious clashes in which lives were lost, property destroyed and hundreds of the Al-Suna faction had to escape and seek refuge in Sunyani, Techiman, Kumasi and other towns. Peace returned to the areas through the untiring efforts of the REGSEC, but the recent incidents point to re-emergence of hatred, mistrust, animosity and vilification, a volatile situation which could explode if not nibbed in the bud.