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The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on Ghanaians of all religious persuasions to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence as a foundation for progress.
That, she said, would guarantee a stronger and more prosperous nation.
She made the call last Friday when she joined hundreds of Muslims from the Ahlusunna Wal-Jama'a sect for prayers at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra to mark the end of Ramadan.
"It is our unity, mutual respect and understanding that will carry us forward as a nation, hence, I urge all Ghanaians to remain committed to harmony and development," Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, and former Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, also attended the prayers, which were led by the First Deputy National Imam of the Ahlusunna Wal-Jama'a, Sheikh Mohammed Kamil Mohammed.
The Vice-President was accompanied by the Chief of Staff at her office, Alex Segbefia, and other senior officers.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians to continue strengthening bonds of understanding, respect and interfaith harmony.
She emphasised that religious harmony had played a critical role in maintaining stability and progress in the country.
The Vice-President also urged citizens to pray for peace and work collectively towards national development regardless of their faith.
"The overlap of Ramadan and Lent this year offers an opportunity for deeper interfaith cooperation and highlights the importance of faith, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence,” she added.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further admonished citizens to sustain the values of honesty, compassion and responsibility in their daily lives to strengthen society.
She called for collective prayers for peace, stability and prosperity and emphasised that unity and understanding would promote national progress.
"I commend the Muslim faithful for their dedication and sacrifice throughout the fasting period," Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
She concluded by wishing all Muslims peace, happiness and continuous divine guidance.
