Muslim community in Obuasi supports disaster victims

In a move to deepen peaceful coexistence and strengthen unity of purpose, the Muslim community in Obuasi has offered GH₵8,000 in support of Koffekrom windstorm disaster victims.

The people of Koffekrom, a suburb of Obuasi, witnessed a devastating windstorm in March 2024 that destroyed properties worth thousands of cedis and rendered many people homeless.

The Obuasi Municipal Assembly and other benevolent groups and individuals have come to the aid of the community with money, cement, and roofing sheets, all in the quest to bring life back to the previously vibrant community.

Speaking after donating the money to the community, Alhaji Alhassan Dauda, the Deputy Chief Imam for Obuasi, said the Muslim community was alarmed by the level of devastation caused by the storm and hence decided to offer assistance to them.

He called on the general public to cultivate the habit of being their brothers' keepers, especially in difficult moments, stressing that the Holy Quran teaches Muslims this principle.

"It is during times like this that we are expected to show love to one another. This should be done regardless of religion or tribe."

Alhaji Osmanu Dauda, Chief Sarki Tuba, admonished Muslims to pray and intercede for mankind to prevent such disasters from occurring. He again reiterated the need for people to support those in difficult times and not overburden the government.

Maulvi Rashid Mahmood Minhas, leader of the Ahmadiyya in Obuasi, commended all those who have donated to the victims of the disaster.

He said the nature of the disaster called for more hands to alleviate the plight of the people.

He talked about the need for unity and peaceful co-existence among the various religious groups in the country.

Disaster Management Committee:

The chairman of the Koffekrom Disaster Management Committee, Alfred Nyamekye, thanked the Muslim community for coming to the aid of the affected people.

He seized the opportunity to debunk rumours of misappropriation of funds donated to the disaster victims.

He said the members of the committee were people who would stop at nothing to protect their hard-earned reputation.

"We have been diligent and transparent in the discharge of our duties. We have made sure the donations have gone to those who deserve them. Treat all allegations against us with the contempt they deserve," he said.