President donates to Muslim community

Tepa (Ashanti), 22 Jan. '99 - The Ahafo-Ano North District Assembly has on behalf of President Jerry John Rawlings presented food items worth 1.8 million cedis to the Muslim community in the district. Ten bags of rice, 10 cartons of cooking oil and a bull were to assist them to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr festival marked on January 19. The District Chief Executive, Mr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, attributed the peace enjoyed in the country to the consistent prayers of Muslims, Christians and traditionalists. He commended Muslims for conducting their worship in peace and hoped that the peaceful co-existence between the various Muslim sects as well as between Christians and Muslims in the district ''will be maintained''. The District Chief Imam, Alhaji Nuhu Adam who received the items, thanked the Government for the gesture and pledged that Muslims will continue to pray for peace and stability in the country.

Tepa (Ashanti), 22 Jan. '99 - The Ahafo-Ano North District Assembly has on behalf of President Jerry John Rawlings presented food items worth 1.8 million cedis to the Muslim community in the district. Ten bags of rice, 10 cartons of cooking oil and a bull were to assist them to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr festival marked on January 19. The District Chief Executive, Mr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, attributed the peace enjoyed in the country to the consistent prayers of Muslims, Christians and traditionalists. He commended Muslims for conducting their worship in peace and hoped that the peaceful co-existence between the various Muslim sects as well as between Christians and Muslims in the district ''will be maintained''. The District Chief Imam, Alhaji Nuhu Adam who received the items, thanked the Government for the gesture and pledged that Muslims will continue to pray for peace and stability in the country.