Professor Gatsi leads BoG's expert team to advance Islamic Banking in Ghana

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Citizen Kofi 8 months ago

BOG pls don't come and create division, we already live in harmony and not complaining. We don't have Christian bank in this country and so, it's unnecessary to start Islamic banking. Religion is a dangerous card to play in t ...
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BOG pls don't come and create division, we already live in harmony and not complaining. We don't have Christian bank in this country and so, it's unnecessary to start Islamic banking. Religion is a dangerous card to play in the destruction of any country.
Streatham 8 months ago

So call Islamic countries have big investments in nor Islamic industries across the world. Black Africans politicians always waisting time trying to prove what?

So call Islamic countries have big investments in nor Islamic industries across the world. Black Africans politicians always waisting time trying to prove what?
Game Changer 8 months ago

It's unbelievable the level of ignorance. Islamic banking is only a banking concept that is interest-free which is what BOG is working to introduce.

It's unbelievable the level of ignorance. Islamic banking is only a banking concept that is interest-free which is what BOG is working to introduce.
Shamsi Waleed 8 months ago

There's nothing like Islamic banking. A bank cannot function without interest rates. Islamic banking is just normal banking with different terms

There's nothing like Islamic banking. A bank cannot function without interest rates. Islamic banking is just normal banking with different terms
CORNEY 8 months ago

Yes, it’s a foolish idea, very foolish idea.
Ghana is a secular nation, why create Islamic bank based on Sharia law, are we now introducing sharia law in the country, did the Muslims complain about our banking system?????? ...
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Yes, it’s a foolish idea, very foolish idea.
Ghana is a secular nation, why create Islamic bank based on Sharia law, are we now introducing sharia law in the country, did the Muslims complain about our banking system???????
Yaa Dua 8 months ago

Stop that nonsense

Stop that nonsense
123 8 months ago

It’s commendable that Muslims are actively advocating for their rights. If a similar initiative were introduced to benefit Christians, some Christians would likely raise objections. One day, President Mahama might even sugg ...
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It’s commendable that Muslims are actively advocating for their rights. If a similar initiative were introduced to benefit Christians, some Christians would likely raise objections. One day, President Mahama might even suggest that Ghana join the Islamic League also known as Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries (OIC) just because the country has adopted Islamic finance. Mahama's approach tends to involve meeting with the clergy for prayer and then publicizing it. In contrast, Muslims often pursue their objectives strategically and quietly, without drawing attention.
Bons 8 months ago

Our lack of originality is unbelievable. 2025 and we still don't understand that we need to find Ghanaian solutions for Ghanaian problems. I mean seriously what will an islam8c bank archive?

Our lack of originality is unbelievable. 2025 and we still don't understand that we need to find Ghanaian solutions for Ghanaian problems. I mean seriously what will an islam8c bank archive?
kanawu 8 months ago

Is there a Christian bank in Ghana?
Be very careful. We don't want these problems in Gha a

Is there a Christian bank in Ghana?
Be very careful. We don't want these problems in Gha a
Negative.. Stop that. Ghana is jot an Islamic country 8 months ago

Don't rush to do policies bcos of bawamuia Muslim background... Bawamuia is a confused person he is not threat.. Concentrate on your work

Don't rush to do policies bcos of bawamuia Muslim background... Bawamuia is a confused person he is not threat.. Concentrate on your work

Truthfully 8 months ago

What dangerous politics is this. STOP this Islamic bank. It's a bad idea and divisive.
Please for God's sake don't create further division in Ghana. If you establish this bank and Christians also establishes Christian bank, ...
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What dangerous politics is this. STOP this Islamic bank. It's a bad idea and divisive.
Please for God's sake don't create further division in Ghana. If you establish this bank and Christians also establishes Christian bank, what good will it bring to us. All you think about is politics but you don't care about the repercussions.
Mk 8 months ago

I don’t think Mahama wants to leave a legacy which will make the future blame him. Islamic banking for what. Tell them to treat black people well especially our women. Let’s find African solutions to African problems and ...
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I don’t think Mahama wants to leave a legacy which will make the future blame him. Islamic banking for what. Tell them to treat black people well especially our women. Let’s find African solutions to African problems and stop promoting others agendas which will not benefit the African in anyway. Stop it, stop it. The majority are not happy with this development. Please stop it.
Aboa bi kwa 8 months ago

Don't bring sharia law to Ghana. Be careful with this opening door. Muslims are living in peace in Ghana. Don't use this to bring sharia law and extremist funds to Ghana

Don't bring sharia law to Ghana. Be careful with this opening door. Muslims are living in peace in Ghana. Don't use this to bring sharia law and extremist funds to Ghana
Osa 8 months ago

Absolutely nonsense!

Absolutely nonsense!
Hannan 8 months ago

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Good Reigns High over Evil 8 months ago

Hhnm-hwuum!
Make haste slowly!

Hhnm-hwuum!
Make haste slowly!
Good Reigns High over Evil 8 months ago

On Radio Silence!
Pleaeease,!

On Radio Silence!
Pleaeease,!
Yoo 8 months ago

Agyin Asare, Duncan Williams, Owusu Bempah, Lawrence Tetteh, that Royal House Chapel man, Kumchacha, Pentecostal Churches of Ghana, Catholic Bishops, Assamblies of God Church, Church of Christ Evangelist Assiamah, and all th ...
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Agyin Asare, Duncan Williams, Owusu Bempah, Lawrence Tetteh, that Royal House Chapel man, Kumchacha, Pentecostal Churches of Ghana, Catholic Bishops, Assamblies of God Church, Church of Christ Evangelist Assiamah, and all those Christian persons and bodies who vehemently opposed the building of the Cathedral, have you heard the news? Now, gradually, Ghana is nearing to be become an Islamic State. We now have Hajj Village in place,and moslem banking in the offing. Which other sign are you expecting?Have you realised your foolishness?
GAM 8 months ago

STOP THE MISGUIDED COMMENTS

All negative comments and apprehension about the Islamic Banking move are based on ignorance in terms what it means. It is not a bank dedicated for Muslims. It revolve around just mechanisms fo ...
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STOP THE MISGUIDED COMMENTS

All negative comments and apprehension about the Islamic Banking move are based on ignorance in terms what it means. It is not a bank dedicated for Muslims. It revolve around just mechanisms for doing business using equitable profit and loss risk sharing and not the sycophantic and abusive interest based system of traditional banking. It is a financing model that government can even leverage on to mobilise investment capital for developmental projects at very good repayment terms, unlike the extortionist commercial loans which have sunk Ghana into deep indebtedness.

Looking at it from the interest perspective, how many people nowadays are confortable with taking bank loans at exorbitant repayment terms.

The mere mention of Shariah is partly sending shivers down the bodies of religious begots. The Islamic Banking is linked to Shariah because the principles are instructive prescriptions by God in the Quran and Prophet Mohammeds (S.A.W.) admonishing for society to eschew Riba (Usury - interest based financing) so to safeguard poor and underprivileged from extortion by the rich. Please take note that the Bible equally has provisions forbidding interest.
Educate yourselves more on this and stop the misguided comments.
Good Reigns High over Evil 8 months ago

Whatever it is, so be it! Drop by drop, the creek streams.
To wit:-Slowly, Slowly, the river moves forward. Hhumm. I cose my mouth

Whatever it is, so be it! Drop by drop, the creek streams.
To wit:-Slowly, Slowly, the river moves forward. Hhumm. I cose my mouth

Good Reigns High over Evil 8 months ago

I close my mouth
Scent noo? Yoo! bawumia walewale adam smith desperation scent noo. Hmmm. Nye bro! yooooo

I close my mouth
Scent noo? Yoo! bawumia walewale adam smith desperation scent noo. Hmmm. Nye bro! yooooo
Kanawu 8 months ago

If Sharia banking was good, Muslim countries won't be running to the world bank every year. Stop the madness.
We do not want any Islamic banking in Ghana.

If Sharia banking was good, Muslim countries won't be running to the world bank every year. Stop the madness.
We do not want any Islamic banking in Ghana.
UpperCut 8 months ago

You know an upper cut?
Landing on the wrong chin?

You know an upper cut?
Landing on the wrong chin?
Amoyaw 7 months ago

If an established bank can have a proponent of sharia law wouldn't that lay down the ground to an establishment of generalize Sharia law in Ghana. I hope they think through well.

If an established bank can have a proponent of sharia law wouldn't that lay down the ground to an establishment of generalize Sharia law in Ghana. I hope they think through well.
Kw1aky 7 months ago

Job for another "Prof " who led the attack dogs on the previous Government.Can these "Profs" ever be academically Objective? Why are they leaving the jobs they struggled for- "fake Prof's ?

Job for another "Prof " who led the attack dogs on the previous Government.Can these "Profs" ever be academically Objective? Why are they leaving the jobs they struggled for- "fake Prof's ?
Francis 7 months ago

I was going to say same

I was going to say same
Mr MS 3 months ago

I think this is a great move that will not only help the entire Muslims Ummah but Ghana at large I mean. And it is something that each and every Muslim who has the Deen at heart should be praying for. I therefore pledge to al ...
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I think this is a great move that will not only help the entire Muslims Ummah but Ghana at large I mean. And it is something that each and every Muslim who has the Deen at heart should be praying for. I therefore pledge to all stakeholders to consider this special step taking.

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