Nduom seeks Islamic intercessory prayers

Accra, March 7 GNA - Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, flagbearer of the Convention People's Party (CPP), on Friday joined Moslems at Abossey Okai national mosque for special intercessory prayers for his party.

The prayers began with Quranic reading led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuru Sharubutu followed by slaughtering of a bull. Dr Nduom said his visit was to show respect to the Moslem community and to deepen the strong relationship between the party and Moslems, which the founder, Dr Kwame Nkrumah established.

He said the CPP, which fought for independence for Ghana, had no intention to bring division to the Moslem community, but sought to bring peace and unity which would help development.

"We the CPP will not come to your Zongo communities and deploy the youth to engage in violence, rather we are prepared to sit down with all factions to see how best we can help solve your problems," he added. Dr Nduom said although he was a Christian, he recognised that prayers from the Islamic faith could help the CPP to stand, adding, "We human beings can do whatever we want, but it is only God who can decide the king."

The CPP flagbearer donated 650 Ghana cedis to the Imams. 7 March 08