Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Tornyi
Published on 2024-03-01 11:10:25
The Muslim community in Ghana, represented by the Federation of Muslim Councils and the Ahlulbait Foundation, recently presented a Muslim Manifesto to all political parties in the country. This manifesto outlined several key proposals and demands aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of the Muslim population. Among the proposals presented were calls for the establishment of STEM and TVET schools in all Zongo communities across the sixteen administrative regions of Ghana.
Another crucial proposal was the suggestion to amend the inter-state succession bill in parliament to allow Muslims to determine their inheritance based on Islamic principles. Additionally, the Conference called for the construction of modern abattoirs meeting World Health Organization standards in all regions of Ghana and the creation of a permanent pilgrimage board to facilitate the annual sacred journey to Mecca.
The General Secretary of the Conference, Alhaji Inusah, emphasized the long-standing belief within the Muslim community that they have been deprived of equal opportunities. Presenting the Muslim manifesto to all political parties was seen as a proactive measure to prevent future neglect by political actors.
In response to the Muslim Manifesto, NDC leader John Mahama acknowledged the alignment of many points in the manifesto with the NDC’s 2020 People’s manifesto. He recognized additional critical issues and recommendations in the Chief Imam’s proposal, assuring that the NDC manifesto committee would carefully consider them to ensure the Muslim community receives its rightful benefits.
Mahama also announced the NDC’s commitment to decentralize the implementation of the STEM program into secondary education, making it accessible in all schools rather than remaining a stand-alone campus. Additionally, he pledged to establish a National Pilgrimage Authority to oversee all pilgrimage activities in Ghana if elected in the 2024 general elections.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the NDC, Mahama thanked the National Chief Imam and his delegation for the visit and their proposals. He assured them that his team would take a keen interest in their requests, commending their proactive approach and stating that it facilitates his role as the NDC flagbearer.
Overall, the Muslim Manifesto presented by the Federation of Muslim Councils and the Ahlulbait Foundation highlights the specific needs and concerns of the Muslim community in Ghana. The proposals outlined in the manifesto aim to address issues of inequality and underrepresentation within the Muslim population and seek to ensure that their voices are heard and their rights respected.
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