Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among Ghanaians of diverse faiths and religions to foster national unity.
During a meeting with religious leaders in the Northern Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed his assurance and ease in engaging with Christians, citing the guidance of the Holy Prophet Mohammed as a source of inspiration for this virtue.
I don’t think that being a true Muslim means that you cannot get close to Christians. I don’t see how being a true Christian, you cannot get close to Muslims
Prophet Mohammed said to the Muslims that of all the religions and faiths of this world, Muslims should get closer to the Christians. That is what the Prophet Mohammed said and so I am very much comfortable and confident in getting close to Christians. My brothers and sister are Christians and I cannot say that I will not get close to them.
The NPP’s presidential candidate emphasized the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence among the various religious groups in Ghana to prevent the infiltration and actions of jihadists.
He highlighted the need to discourage any attempts by extremists to exploit disagreements between followers of different faiths and beliefs.
There are many people who are uncomfortable with us [Muslims] getting closer [to Christians] and that is how jihadists and all of the extremists benefit. We are a peaceful country and we always get closer and so let us keep it that way.
