National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu Leads 14-Point Proposal Meeting with NDC Leader John Mahama.
The National Muslim Conference of Ghana, under the leadership of National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu, has presented a 14-point ‘Muslim Manifesto’ to the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The meeting, which included NDC leader and flagbearer John Mahama, national party executives, and some members of parliament, focused on key proposals outlined in the Muslim Manifesto.
Among the proposals highlighted by the National Muslim Conference was a request for the establishment of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) schools in all Zongo communities across the country’s sixteen administrative regions. Another key proposal was the amendment of 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 Organisation standards in all regions of Ghana and the creation of a permanent pilgrimage board to facilitate the annual sacred journey to Mecca.
Alhaji Inusah, the General Secretary of the Conference, emphasized the Muslim community’s long-standing belief that they have been deprived of equal opportunities. Presenting the Muslim manifesto to all political parties was described as a proactive measure to prevent future neglect by political actors.
In response, NDC leader John Mahama acknowledged the alignment of many points in the Muslim Manifesto with the NDC’s 2020 People’s manifesto. He assured that the NDC manifesto committee would carefully consider the additional critical issues and recommendations in the Chief Imam’s proposal to ensure the Muslim community receives its rightful benefits.
Mahama 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. He also 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.