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Akufo-Addo has shown incredible love for Muslims in the country - Jomoro Deputy Chief Imam

Prez Akufo Addo NABCO President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Wed, 5 Jun 2019 Source: Daniel Kaku

The Deputy Chief Iman of Jomoro Municipality in the Western Region, Alhaji Siedu Jallo has said the Akufo-Addo led government has fully shown Muslims in the country his love and support, thus, making them feel at home.

According to the Deputy Chief Iman, Muslims in this country are often regarded and treated as foreigners but the Akufo-Addo led government has changed the narrative with his recent tour and support towards the Muslim communities.

He said this when the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area visited the Muslim Community to donate food items towards Eid-Ul-Fitr at Tikobo No.1 Zongo.

The items include 40 bags of rice, 20 gallons of frytol oil, 5 bags of sugar, among other items.

The Iman stated that "Today the NPP Government led by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia have made we the Muslims to be part of Ghana, at first, we not recognised as Ghanaians, they saw us as Burkinabes, but we thank President Akufo-Addo and his government, may Almighty Allah bless them".

Alhaji Siedu, further lauded the Akufo-Addo led Government for very a successful Pilgrimage last year indicating that, adding it was one of the best ever.

"In fact, I use this opportunity to thank President Akufo-Addo and his government for the support before, during and after the Hajj and the 2018 Hajj is so far the best because government fed us well and also provided us with good health care," he emphasized.

Alhaji Siedu said Muslims would continue to pray and protect the peace of this country for rapid socio-economic development.

This, he asked Muslims to be law-abiding and seek the face of Allah in all their endeavours.

He also encouraged the Akufo-Addo government not to relent in working hard for the development of the nation regardless of the distraction from opponents adding that "since government respects the Islamic community we would also support governemnt in prayers to sail through successfully."

On his part, the MCE gave thanks to Allah for leading the Muslims through the fasting period and expressed the hope that the donation will go a long way to fortify the relationship between them.

The MCE urged them to continue to play hard for the unity, love and peace of the Municipality.

He, therefore, prevailed upon the Muslims to remember President Akufo-Addo, the MP of the area and NPP government in prayers so that they can deliver and work for the development of all.

"We seek prayers for Jomoro Municipality, the MP, pray for Ghana especially the President and his government", he said.

He added that "I know your prayers and fasting will help this country to be strong and develop and I also know that Allah has listened to your prayers".

He appealed passionately to the Muslim Communities to eschew violence in their respective areas, and support the campaign being waged for peace and harmony to reign in the country.

He also urged the Muslims to stay away from negative tendencies, since they tarnished the image of Islam.

He also called on them to rally behind the MP to develop area.

"In fact my MP is doing extremely well and I will urge you to support him to bring more development to this area, the MP is supporting a lot of Muslim youth in education and also last year he supported the Muslims within this area to embark on a Pilgrimage to Mecca and I know he will continue this year so let us all support him and pray always for him", the MCE stated.

He assured them that government would do everything possible to improve their living conditions.

He opined that the NPP are not using these items to buy their votes adding that, they are doing this to show appreciation to them for praying the Akufo-Addo led government and Ghana as a whole.

"We are not giving the items because of votes buying but your prayers, in fact your prayers have strengthened us as government", he emphasized.

He asked Muslim leaders to educate their children not to indulge in violent activities.

Source: Daniel Kaku
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