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Otumfuo assures
Muslims of a fair share in educational developmental agenda
Kumasi, April 18, Ghanadot/GNA – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene,
has assured Muslim Communities of an equitable share of his
educational developmental agenda.
Otumfuo was welcoming a National Muslim delegation who paid
a courtesy call on him in Kumasi on Friday to convey their
felicitations and prayers during
the celebration marking his 10th year reign.
He expressed the hope that, the prayers would build him
spiritually and prolong his life to actualize his vision for
the betterment of the Ashanti kingdom.
Led by National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osumanu Nuhu Sharubutu
and the Ameer and Missionary in- charge of Ahmadiyya Muslim
Mission in Ghana, Maulvi Dr. Wahab Adam, the delegation
donated a ram to the king.
The National Chief Imam expressed delight that the
relationship between the Manhyia Palace and Muslims has been
cordial and hoped it would continue.
He pledged the unflinching support of all Muslims in all his
endeavours whiles stressing the need for closer ties between
the Palace and other religious bodies to foster community
development, adding that, Muslims would always rally behind
him and that religious bodies were the major link to
community development since they always prayed positively
for him.
Maulvi Dr. Wahab Adam, thanked Otumfuo for involving Muslims
in his anniversary and expressed the hope that God would
guide him to continue with his
laudable campaign on education.
He also advised Muslim communities to avoid all forms of
negative tendencies that would stagnate their development.
Among Other dignitaries present were Sheikh Imrana Musah,
Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Husseini Wofa, a member of the
Tijaniyya Movement of Ghana and Maulvi Masroor Ahmed
Muzaffar of the Ashanti Regional Missionary of Ahmadiyya
Muslim.
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