Latest news in Ghana about Islam and the Ghanaian Muslim community.

Akosombo Dam spillage: I will cherish your kindness for the rest of my life- Okudzeto Ablakwa to Chief Imam

Accra: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency, says he will be eternally grateful to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, for visiting

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Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah cancels National Dawah event due to “leadership challenges.”

Accra: The highest decision-making body of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) Ghana, the National Dawah Council (NADAC), says it seeks to resolve ongoing “leadership challenges” before it can hold the 22nd

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Muslim Caucus of Parliament divided over Sam George’s comment on Bawumia’s religiosity

Accra: Members of the Muslim Caucus of Parliament are in a quagmire following the remarks made by Sam Dzata George, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram. The MP, during a

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Imam Hajj Umar speaks on power struggle among Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah leadership

Accra: Sheikh Hajj Umar Ibrahim, the National Imam of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) Ghana, has granted an interview that has caused disquiet among members of the Muslim group. This followed

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Bawumia becomes first Muslim flagbearer of the NPP

Accra: The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been elected as the flagbearer to lead the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 2024 general elections. Bawumia,

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COMOG criticises government’s approach to Israel-Palestinian conflict….to stage pro-Palestinian protest

Accra – The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG) says it is disappointed with the actions of the government since the start of the recent Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7.

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FOMWAG raises funds to complete $5 million educational complex

Accra: The Federation of Muslim Women in Ghana (FOMWAG) has initiated a fund-raising campaign to raise over $5million for the completion of its school project at Achiaman in the Greater

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National Chief Imam breaks silence on fallout with prominent student

Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has chided the chiefs and Muslim scholars within his circle for failing to take the needed steps to make peace between

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Maulid 2023: Office of National Chief Imam makes U-turn on restricting former President Mahama

Accra: The Office of the National Chief Imam says it has rescinded its decision upon further consultation to restrict the movement of the former president, John Dramani Mahama, at the

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National Chief Imam bans political activities at Maulid Celebration

Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam has expressed worry and called for an end to attempts by political elements to convert the annual Maulid celebration into political campaign grounds.

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