Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has called on Muslim religious leaders and Zongo chiefs to play a crucial role in fostering peace and security within their communities.
Addressing a gathering at the National Mosque Conference Room in Accra yesterday, the minister underscored the significance of their influence in promoting stability and supporting local security services to curb unrest.
Recognizing the moral authority of these leaders, Minister Mubarak emphasized their capacity to guide their communities in conflict resolution and security matters. “Their authority can be instrumental in mitigating unrest and ensuring community safety,” he stated.
Since assuming office, the minister has prioritized engagement with key stakeholders, including the Regional House of Chiefs and religious leaders from both Christian and Muslim communities.
His efforts aim to foster partnerships that enhance social cohesion while tackling pressing security concerns such as vigilantism, land guard activities, and chieftaincy disputes issues that have threatened public order in various regions.
Minister Mubarak urged Ghanaians to resolve conflicts through appropriate legal and traditional channels, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize national peace.
He stressed the need for community-based initiatives, such as interfaith dialogues and outreach programs, to promote mutual understanding among diverse groups.
Supporting this call for action, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, the Amir in Chief of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, highlighted the importance of education in Zongo communities.
He appealed for greater investment in educational opportunities as a means to strengthen social cohesion and ensure that all individuals feel valued and secure.
The meeting forms part of the government’s broader strategy to engage religious and community leaders in addressing security challenges and maintaining national harmony.
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