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Let’s continue to live in peace, harmony… National Chief Imam urges Muslims, Christians
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Muslims and Christians in Ghana to continue living in peace and harmony.
According to him, Ghanaians were one people, regardless of the ethnic and religious differences.
Speaking to The Spectator exclusively, ahead of Friday’s Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration, the National Chief Imam said, Muslims and Christians have a common father and mother, adding that “We all proceeded from Adam and Hawa (Eve).”
“There is nothing that we can be more proud of than being the same in the sight of God,” he added.
According to Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, diversity was to help one recognise the other, and help him or her, rather than be at war or conflict.
“Our diversity should not lead to war and conflict; it should make us recognise each other, help each other and co-exist peacefully, because we all came from Allah,” he said.
He also urged Muslims to be kind to others in their celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr.
“Allah has indicated that when we fast, we must be kind. Allah loves those who are kind, and whoever engages in virtue of kindness will be rewarded,” he said.
He expressed felicitations to Muslims in Ghana and across the world, saying the Eid is a celebration of thanksgiving, renewal, and a reflection on having gone through a period of fasting.
The Chief Imam further cautioned the youth not to overindulge in the celebration and later end up in unfortunate situations, adding that they should have fun in moderation.
On his part, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, said the Chief Imam will open his home to all and sundry to come, eat and celebrate.
“It’s the usual merry-making when the Chief Imam opens his home for Muslims and non-Muslims to come eat and celebrate. We want to use the occasion to invite all and sundry to come. The women are there, they will cook for everyone,” he said.
He added that “We have prayed for the nation and everyone for God to bless the life of everyone, so we would want to share the joy, and we call on Muslims not to limit their food to themselves; package some and share with those in the community.
This, he said, will fully express the country’s unity in diversity to the rest of the world.
The government declared yesterday, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day celebrations.
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced that an additional public holiday will be observed on Monday, March 23, because one of the statutory holidays falls on a weekend.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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