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National Muslim Conference makes input into NPP, NDC manifestos

A delegation of the National Muslim Conference has submitted a proposal to be considered by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in their manifestos. The

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Amin Adam set to become Ghana’s first Muslim finance minister

Accra: The Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga Constituency, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has been nominated as the Minister for Finance designate. The appointment makes him the first Muslim in

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John Mahama promises a two-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday for Ghanaian Muslims

Former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to give Muslims in Ghana a two-day holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, a festive day to

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Christian MP lays private members bill to extend public holidays for Muslims

Accra: Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, has tabled before the House of Legislature a private member’s bill to amend the law on public holidays in the

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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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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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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Accra: The Office of the National Chief Imam says it has rescinded its decision upon further consultation to restrict the movement of the former president, John Dramani Mahama, at the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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We are watchful of MPs against anti-LGBT bill – Sheikh Kamil

He urged Muslim electorates to do away with MPs whose advocacy for LGBTQ would incur the wrath of Allah and would not inure to the spiritual growth of the country.

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