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Alhaji Seidu Abdulai conferred with Royal Appreciation Certificate
The Metropolitan Chief Imam of Kpone-Katamanso, Alhaji Seidu Abdulai, has been conferred with a Royal Appreciation Certificate by His Royal Highness Nii Teye Kojo Amankwah Sune I, Chief of Gbetsile.
The certificate was in recognition of Imam Abdulai’s exceptional commitment and contributions to the development and cohesion of the Gbetsile community.
This was made known in a statement issued and copied to The Ghanaian Times over the weekend.
The statement noted that the citation accompanying the award highlights Imam Abdulai’s remarkable commitment and invaluable support towards the growth and development of the Gbetsile Community.
“In recognition of your remarkable commitment and invaluable support towards the growth and development of the Gbetsile Community. Your selfless dedication continues to make a lasting impact,” it said.
It stated that the Chief Imam’s selfless dedication has made a lasting impact on the community, and he is widely respected for his religious leadership and multifaceted role in community advancement.
“Imam Abdulai’s work transcends the mosque, encompassing socio-cultural development, interfaith engagement, and grassroots governance initiatives,” it noted.
It underscored that he has played a vital role in fostering peaceful coexistence between the Muslim and Christian communities in the area, reflecting the national efforts of the Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.
With a master’s degree in Democracy, Governance, Law, and Development from the University of Cape Coast, Imam Abdulai brings both theological insight and academic training to his work.
He is also a trained counsellor, certified by the Ghana Psychology Council and trained at the TUCEE Institute of Technology and Counselling.
This dual expertise enables him to offer holistic guidance spiritually, emotionally, and socially to members of the community.
His Royal Highness Nii Teye Kojo Amankwah Sune I described Imam Abdulai as “a pillar of unity and development,” whose enduring dedication continues to strengthen the social fabric of Gbetsile.
This recognition serves as a testament to Imam Abdulai’s individual efforts and an affirmation of the critical role that religious and traditional leaders play in promoting social harmony, interfaith cooperation, and community progress.
The award is a well-deserved recognition of Imam Abdulai’s outstanding contributions to the Gbetsile community
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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