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Be guided by Ramadan virtues…National Chief Imam admonishes muslims
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has admonished muslims in the country to be guided by the virtues of Ramadan in all aspect of their lives.
According to him, Ramadan was a sacred season of cleansing and blessing which cames with a lot of lessons for every muslim.
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, was speaking to The Spectator during an interview on behalf of the National Chief Imam on Wednesday, which was the last day of Ramadan.
He said the holy month presented an opportunity for one to be refined and energised with spiritual progress in life.
“Muslim enter the month of Ramadan to be refined with outmost beauty and energised with spiritual progress in life,” he said.
The period he said, offered lessons of “patience, fortitudes, empathy, forgiveness and love among others.”
According to the National Chief Imam, these virtues and the connection established with Allah during the month of fasting must not be neglected but should live with muslims throughout their lives.
This he said would bring comfort and relief to others and set the country on the path of accelerated development if the period is held onto.
Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu urged the youth to desist from “get rich quick” lifestyles which many at times led to negative consequences, but be upright in all their dealings to help them receive blessings of Allah.
He wished all muslims the best in all their endeavours, and urged everyone to love his or her neighbour as thyself and be supportive of one another.
Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar considered one of the holiest Islamic months. It’s one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
During this period, muslims have an early morning meal before dawn, known as suhoor or sehri, and they break their fast after sunset for the evening meal, called iftar or fitoor.
Ramadan is a time when Muslims are encouraged to give to charity, strengthen their relationship with their maker Allah, and show kindness and patience.
This year’s Ramadan started on Tuesday April13 and ended on Wednesday May 12.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
