Our strength as a nation lies in unity in diversity – Veep

By Stephen Asante, RNG

Kumasi, April
14, RNG – Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia asked Ghanaians to close their doors
and unite to address the development challenges facing the country.

"We have an
a common goal and must work towards this for a better Ghana, "he said.
"In doing so, society would leave a legacy for the generation, but not yet
to be born to inherit ".

Vice President
Bawumia said that it was imperative that citizens get rid of their
disputes and "one voice resolved to solve the problems that were bothering on
poverty, illiteracy, underdevelopment, diseases and criminal activities ".

The nation, he
said, could not afford to lose his sense of belonging and his good neighborhood,
who has kept people together over the years.

The failure
The President gave his opinion in a speech read on his behalf by Alhaji Sadique
Boniface Abubakar, Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice-President,
the 25thth Annual National Ramadan Conference at the Kumasi Central Mosque.

"25 years of
Strengthen national unity by fasting – The role of the Muslim Ummah, "was the
theme of the four-day conference organized under the auspices of the Bureau
of the Imam National Chief and Zongo and Ulamau Chiefs Council.

L & # 39; event
gathered Muslim leaders from all over the country to deliberate on
issues relating to the development of the nation, the well-being of Muslims and the
Ramadan imminent (30 days of fasting in accordance with Islamic principles).

Double; "The
Ramadan Hilal Conference ", the program was animated by the leaders of
Ghana Christian Council, Methodist Church, Ghana, National Peace
Council and the catholic archdiocese metropolitan, as well as the Ahmadiyya
Muslim mission.

the
Vice President said: "Peace is inherent in religion", and that citizens
must avoid doctrinal differences and cherish peaceful coexistence and harmony.

"Religion
should not be a source of violence, but a tool for promoting the wellbeing of
humanity."

Dr. Bawumia gave
badurance that the government would continue to seek the partnership of
stakeholders to advance the cause of development for the well-being of the
people.

He urged young people
in Zongo communities to embrace secular education to help equip them with
the knowledge and skills necessary for effective participation in the
development process.

His Eminence Dr
Nuhu Sharabutu, the national imam chief, in a speech read on his behalf, said
the conference had, over the years, served as a platform for Muslims
Community to discuss issues related to the growth of Islam.

He advised the
faithful to use this year's ramadan to deepen their understanding of Islam and
defend the virtues of obedience, sympathy, holiness, patience, love and unity.

Alhaji Mohammed
Muntaka Mubarak, MP of Asawase and leader of the minority
Whip, called on the Muslim community to unite and mobilize resources for
socio-economic development of the population.

GNA