Catholic Archdiocese of Accra offers sent warm felicitations towards the National Chief Imam Their Eminence Sheikh Osman Sharubutu on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. A message posted upon its official Facebook web page sought to indicate that the 2 sides serve one The almighty, are one people plus underscored the need for peace. This read “Peace…One God…One Allah…One People”This comes days following the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Meeting (GCBC) backed the decision from the Methodist Church Ghana upon fasting in Mission educational institutions especially Wesley Girls High school graduation. “We, the leadership from the CCG and GCBC possess followed with keen curiosity the discussions about the government bodies of Wesley Girls High school graduation, who allegedly prevented students from fasting in the on-going Ramadan. “We have talked about the issue prayerfully and have analyzed the various press statements that will some stakeholders of schooling have released on the issue. “We, therefore , wish to suggest that we took strong exception towards the directives of the Ghana Education and learning Service (GES) issued within their press release on May one, 2021 stated. Meanwhile, Group Leader Haruna Iddrisu desires stakeholders to guard against spiritual Chauvinism in the country. “We have to guard against the emergence associated with religious Chauvinism in Ghana and we must all jealously protect and preserve the particular peace in the country…the a harmonious relationship that exists. Ghana includes a reputation for peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance. All of us do not need to engage in any actions that will undermine that recognized reputation of our country which has been known as an oasis associated with peace. We should not give up the peace on the ceremony of religious differences yet fundamental human rights plus freedoms including the rights such as the right to freedom of perception and freedom of conscience”, he revealed.
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