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Ghana hosts 7th National Qur’an Memorization Competition, wiinner set for continental stage
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The Ghana branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema has successfully held its 7th Annual National Qur’an Memorisation Competition, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Islamic scholarship, moral development, and unity among Muslim communities.
The national preliminary event brought together talented Qur’anic memorisers from across the country, as well as respected Islamic scholars and traditional leaders.
The programme took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Islamic Council for Development & Humanitarian Services ( ICODEHS) in Kotobabi, Accra.
The competition forms part of a broader continental initiative aimed at strengthening religious understanding and intellectual engagement among Muslims in Africa.
Organisers highlighted that the competition is designed to encourage the memorisation, recitation, and proper psalmody of the Holy Qur’an, while inspiring Muslim youth to adopt its teachings as a framework for both personal growth and societal development.
The initiative also seeks to foster values of peace, discipline, and spiritual excellence, while enhancing cooperation among Islamic institutions across the continent.
This year’s competition recorded an exceptional level of performance, with participants demonstrating remarkable mastery in Qur’anic recitation styles and precision in memorization. Observers noted that the quality of participation reflected both rigorous preparation and deep spiritual dedication.
Winners Across Three Categories
The competition featured three main categories, with winners emerging as follows:
Five Thematic Parts of the Qur’an,1st Place: Sufyan Abdul-Aziz, 2nd Place: Rahma Ibrahim, 3rd Place: Sudais Uthmam.
Full Qur’an Memorisation (Warsh Style), 1st Place: Abdul-Muhaimin Ramadan Sharafudeen, 2nd Place: Ibrahim Abdul-Salam, 3rd Place: Ahmad Mohammed
Hafs and Others Recitation Category, 1st Place: Zainab Abdul-Rahman, 2nd Place: Hafiz Abdul-Rahman, 3rd Place: Abdul-Hanan Mohammed.
All contestants received copies of the Qur’an, Islamic books, and cash prizes, with top performers receiving additional awards.
Winners from each category will go on to represent Ghana at the upcoming All-Africa Qur’an competition organised under the auspices of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema, Morocco. The venue and date for the continental event are expected to be announced in due course.
The annual Qur’an memorisation competition continues to serve as a vital platform for nurturing intellectual and spiritual excellence, while contributing to social harmony and peaceful coexistence in Ghana and across Africa.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
