Tag: Muslims and Politics
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Dr Mustapha Hamid declares readiness to fight OSP and defend good name
Accra: Dr Mustapha Abdul Hamid, the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), says he is ready to contest all allegations levelled against him by the Office of
Read MoreFlags fly at half-mast in honour of late Muhammadu Buhari
Abuja: Nigeria’s president, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has ordered the flying of flags at half-mast following the death of the former Muslim President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari in a London clinic
Read MoreMuslim actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare, nominated ambassador for Spain
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe for appointment as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. Her appointment, announced on 21st June
Read MoreSheikh Abdul Nasiru-Deen nominated as Ambassador to Turkey
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Sheikh Abdul Nasiru-Deen for appointment as an ambassador of Ghana to Turkey. The Turkish-trained pharmacist, respected Muslim cleric, and humanitarian is a fluent
Read MorePresident Mahama hosts Muslims for iftar at Jubilee House
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has asked Muslims to let the Ramadan be a period for reflection on their responsibilities towards their communities and nation. He said the nation was
Read MoreNew Hajj Village construction is an NPP legacy project – former Hajj Board Chair claims
Accra: Former Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Ben Abdallah Banda, has urged the government to acknowledge the construction of a new Hajj Village as a legacy project of the
Read MoreThree Muslim MPs among first batch of deputy minister nominees
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated three Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the Muslim caucus of parliament to become deputy ministers. They include Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, MP for
Read MoreComoros President Assoumani observes Jummah at magnificent Kanda National Mosque
Accra: Comoros President Azali Assoumani joined Muslim worshippers at the Kanda National Mosque in Accra on Friday for Jummah prayers. The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, welcomed the
Read MoreMuntaka, Pelpuo, and two other Muslim MPs get ministerial nominations
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated four Muslim members of parliament (MPs) as ministers of state. They include Abdul Rashid Pelpou, the MP for Wa Central, nominated for the
Read MorePresident Mahama appoints Shamima Muslim as deputy presidential spokesperson
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Shamima Muslim, a former broadcast journalist to serve as a deputy presidential spokesperson at the office of the president. She was among 10
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