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Press Release
Office of Nana Akufo-Addo
July 23, 2014
NATIONAL CHIEF IMAM BREAKS FAST WITH AKUFO-ADDO
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, who,
along with other Muslims, is observing the month long fast of
Ramadan, Tuesday evening broke his fast with Nana Addo Dankwa
Akufo-Addo, at his Nima residence.
This event, which was at the request of Nana Akufo-Addo, had
chiefs and opinion leaders from the Muslim community in the
Greater Accra region, 7 NPP Muslim Members of Parliament and
leaders of the New Patriotic Party, as well as the general
public being present.
Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, on arrival, was met by Nana
Akufo-Addo, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Sheikh I.C. Quaye and Mustapha
Abdul Hamid.
After breaking their fast with water and fruits, the Chief Imam
led the gathering in prayer, after which they shared a meal.
Nana Akufo-Addo thanked the Chief Imam for granting his request.
Akufo-Addo paid tribute to Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu’s
life, legacy and significant contributions towards national
development, describing him as a “Father to all Ghanaians.”
He prayed the Almighty Allah grants him longer life to continue
to bless this nation with his wisdom and experience. He thanked
the Chief Imam for gracing his home by his presence and observed
that by his presence, his home had become a holy place.
Nana Akufo-Addo also asked the gathering to pray particularly
strongly for the nation because of the difficult times in which
Ghanaians currently find themselves. He explained that it was
because of the hardships that have engulfed the nation that he,
together with others, have put themselves up for national
leadership.
In this regard, Nana Akufo-Addo asked for support and prayers
for himself and his right hand man, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is
also a Muslim.
Nana Addo called for unity in all facets of national life,
explaining that he believed in the “unity of our nation, unity
of tribes, unity of sexes and unity of religions, for it is in
that unity that we find strength.”
“When you pray, think of me and pray for me. Ask Allah to give
me wisdom, strength, long life and a good heart to achieve the
vision I have for this country,” Nana Addo added.
On behalf the Chief Imam, Alhaji Baba Issa thanked Nana
Akufo-Addo for inviting them to his home, and was grateful for
the courtesy accorded them. He asked Allah to bless Nana
Akufo-Addo and reward him abundantly.
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Eugene Arhin
Press Secretary to Nana Akufo-Addo
Office of Nana Akufo-Addo
21 Ringway Crescent
Ringway Estates
Osu, Accra
Website: http://nanaakufoaddo.org
Facebook: http://facebook.com/nakufoaddo
Twitter: @NAkufoAddo (http://twitter.com/NAkufoAddo)
Email: press@nanaakufoaddo.org
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AAEA Meets to Share Experiences
On the Use of Biometric Technology in Africa
allAfrica, July 23, Ghanadot - The Association of
Africa Election Authorities (AAEA) is meeting in Accra
to share experiences of member countries on the use of
biometric technology in election management. The meeting
is a platform for member countries to share their
problems and how they were resolved. The Chairman of the
Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, says
the biometric technology alone cannot address the
challenges of any electoral system..........More |
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South Africa seeks to limit
foreign land ownership - minister
Reuters, July 23, Ghanadot - South Africa plans a
radical shake-up of its land policy to limit foreign
ownership and could submit legislation to parliament by
December, a government minister said on Wednesday.
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Ghana will not draw second half
of $3 bln China loan-govt
Reuters, July 17, Ghanadot - Ghana will not
draw the remaining $1.5 billion tranche from a $3
billion loan agreed with China in 2011, Ghana's finance
minister said on Wednesday.
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NPP SETTLES ON OCTOBER 18TH
FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
Release, July 17, Ghanadot - The New Patriotic Party has
penciled 31st August 2014 as the date for the Special Delegates
Congress to elect the first five of the seven persons who have
filed to contest the Presidential Primaries. The Special
Congress will be held at Regional Centres in all the ten Regions
of Ghana.....More
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