Muslims in Winneba end fasting

Winneba (C/R) Oct. 14, GNA-The Winneba Chief Imam, Alhaji Geberim Abubakar Mohamed Mahamadu Amed III, on Saturday led Muslim in Winneba in an open prayer to end their month-long fasting.

He urged politicians to go about their campaign in a very decent manner that would not disturb the peace the nation is enjoying. Chief Imam appealed to Ghanaians not to allow politics to divide them because they are one people, adding that division would do the nation more harm than good.

He cautioned the youth, especially Muslims to be law abiding and desist from indulging in activities that would not contribute towards their progress and that of the nation. The chief of Zongo Community in Winneba, Alhaji Sulemanu Salaga IV advised Muslims not to use the festivities to engage in violence because the religion is one of peace.

He expressed the hope that the successful month-long fasting would bring glory to Ghanaians and ensure a prosperous nation. The MP for Effutu and Minister of Public Sector Reforms, Mr. Samuel Owusu Adjei said the road in the Zongo area would be rehabilitated alongside with others in the town.

Mr. Kofi Taylor, Effutu constituency chairman of the New Patriot Party urged Muslims to continue to pray for the nation and God's guidance and wisdom for its leaders for proper administration of the country.

He called on Ghanaians to support the government to supportf the National Health Insurance Scheme, school feeding programme and capitation grant that have paved the way for every child to attend school.

Mr. Mike Allan Hammer, an aspiring NDC parliamentary candidate for Effutu and Mr. Yaw Afari, Convention People Party constituency chairman called for peace among political parties in the country.