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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 East Legon enclave in the Greater Accra Region is noted for housing the influential and affluent in society.
The area is synonymous with luxury mansions and ‘big-time’ businesses.
But within the same territory lies ‘Mempeasem,’ a community with a striking contradiction; it tells a totally different story.
‘Mempeasem’ translates from Twi, a local dialect, to “I don’t want trouble,” but the reality, however, is that the neighborhood is currently defined by a troubling disconnect between the admired reputation and its deteriorating infrastructure.
After publishing concerns expressed by a student in its ‘Write to the Editor’ column, The Spectator followed up to present detailed scenes of the sanitation problems in the area.
Residents are increasingly vocal about the lack of drainage systems, a deficiency that turns moderate rainfall into a logistical nightmare.
Without engineered channels for runoff, water settles in stagnant pools, eventually eroding roads.
The irony is sharp: billion-cedi homes often stand adjacent to clogged gutters and makeshift refuse sites.
The lack of public sanitation facilities and a centralised sewage system means that the environmental health of the area is constantly under threat, undermining the quality of life for its high-net-worth inhabitants and local workers alike.
Beyond waste and water, the community faces a broader infrastructure deficit.
Concerns about the prevalence of wooden structures in close proximity to refuse dump sites, where waste material is burnt, were raised; it’s a recipe for disaster.
The situation in Mempeasem is detrimental to public health and safety and serves as a wake-up call for urban planners and local authorities.
By Spectator Reporter
REDEEMED Baptist Church (RBC), located at Ogbojo in the La Nkwantanang–Madina Municipal Assembly (LANMMA), Madina, has marked its Old School Sunday as part of its Ghana Month celebrations, with members beautifully dressed in vintage and free-style African attire.
The service featured a sermon on “The Role of the Church in Nation Building and Economic Development,” highlighting the church’s vital role in shaping values, promoting integrity and contributing to national growth.
The celebration seamlessly blended culture and faith, reinforcing the impact of Christian living on Ghana’s development.
RBC has dedicated the month of March to the celebration of Ghana, a period of reflection on the nation’s heritage and the role of Christian values in national development.
Led by the Pastorate and organised by the church’s Ghana Month Committee, the initiative brings together members of the congregation to celebrate Ghana’s culture while examining how faith can positively influence patriotism, leadership, and community life.
The celebration is being held under the theme: ‘Making Room for Jesus in Our Culture and Tradition for Nation Building.’
Throughout the month, Sunday teachings focus on topics such as Christianity and Patriotism, Christianity in the Context of Our Culture and Tradition, The Role of the Church in Nation Building and Economic Development, Transforming the Nation through a Transformed Lifestyle, and The Impact of Our Mother Tongue in Interpreting the Great Commission.
The members of the Ghana Month committee are Rev. Abu Ibrahim, Senior Associate Pastor of RBC; Mrs Audrey Azinogo, Chairperson; Ms Sackeybea Botchway, Organiser; Mr Maxwell Kofi Alorwornu, Mr Bright Nyarko Obeng, Mr Witfield Kwablah, and Mr Emmanuel Som Ntow.
By Spectator Reporter
