The President, John Dramani Mahama, has urged citizens to reject extremism, political intolerance, ethnic divisions, and any actions that could endanger Ghana’s stability.
He has admonished Ghanaians not to entertain anything that will destabilise the country to safeguard its enduring peace.
Speaking at the National Eid al-Adha celebrations at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, he said many countries across the globe are battling conflict, violence and growing divisions, making the Eid al-Adha message timely.
He touted the peaceful coexistence between people of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds in the country, saying citizens have lived peaceful over the years.
For several generations, Christians and Muslims, President Mahama noted, have shared communities, schools, businesses and even family ties, a legacy he says should be safeguarded for future generations.
He called on everyone to promote peace, tolerance, mutual respect and understanding in their daily lives, underscoring the relevance of sustaining unity across all ethnic and religious lines in the country.
In his speech, he also cautioned against behaviours and ideas that could thwart national unity, urging the citizenry to reject every form of extremism, political intolerance, ethnic divisions, and any actions that could endanger the country’s stability.
“I urge all Ghanaians, irrespective of religion or ethnicity, to continue promoting peace, tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect. We must reject extremism, political intolerance, tribal divisions, and all acts that threaten our national unity,” he said.
Drawing on Islamic teachings, he cited the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), whose life, he said, reflected mercy, humility, honesty, kindness, and justice.
The President advised that the virtues exhibited by the Holy Prophet should be a guide for both Muslims and Ghanaians as a whole in fostering peaceful coexistence to strengthen national unity.
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