Chieftaincy Ministry praises Chief Imam for donating towards Cathedral building

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has said the GHS50,000 donation made by the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheik Osmanu Nunu Sharubutu towards the construction of the National Cathedral would deepen and further strengthen the lasting relationship between Muslims and Christians in the country. 

The Ministry headed by Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum whose mandate among other things is to harness, develop and maximize the utilization of Chieftaincy and Traditional values to serve as a basis for wealth creation and
socio-cultural empowerment in a statement expressed joy over the gesture made by the Chief Imam on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

According to the statement, “The Ministry welcomes the singular gesture by the National Chief Imam in support of mobilization of funds for such a national edifice and believes that it will deepen the unique goodwill between Muslims and Christians in the country. The inter-faith harmony that exists among the various religious groups in the country is an enviable one that calls for all efforts to protect it for posterity. Sheikh Sharubutu’s gesture remains an open testament that will not be forgotten in the history of religious tolerance in the country.

“The Ministry therefore wants to use this opportunity to encourage individuals, groups as well as institutions to emulate the National Chief Imam’s show of tolerance and donate in support of this national vision championed by the President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”

Below is a copy of the full statement issued by the Ministry:

For Immediate Release

RE- CHIEF IMAM SUPPORTS NATIONAL CATHEDERAL WITH GHȻ 50,000

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs acknowledges the generous cash donation by the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nunu Sharubutu towards the construction of the National Cathedral.

The Ministry welcomes the singular gesture by the National Chief Imam in support of mobilization of funds for such a national edifice and believes that it will deepen the unique goodwill between Muslims and Christians in the country.

The inter-faith harmony that exists among the various religious groups in the country is an enviable one that calls for all efforts to protect it for posterity. Sheikh Sharubutu’s gesture remains an open testament that will not be forgotten in the history of religious tolerance in the country.

The Ministry therefore wants to use this opportunity to encourage individuals, groups as well as institutions to emulate the National Chief Imam’s show of tolerance and donate in support of this national vision championed by the President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs affirms its commitment to ensuring a peaceful co-existence among divergent religious groups in the country to ensure peace for the development of this country.