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Let’s continue to live in peace, harmony… National Chief Imam urges Muslims, Christians
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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 Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
