ASWAJ Regional, National Imams Pay Courtesy Call on Lamashegu Chief
Tamale, Northern Region — Regional and National Imams of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’a (ASWAJ) Ghana have paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Lamashegu, Lamashe-Naa Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, at his palace in Tamale.
The delegation comprised the 15 Regional Imams and members of the National Da’wah Council (NaDaC) of ASWAJ, led by the national leadership of the group.
The visit formed part of ASWAJ’s ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration between traditional authorities and religious leaders in promoting peace, unity and development.
The delegation was warmly received by the Lamashe-Naa and his elders at the Lamashegu Traditional Palace.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the National Imam reaffirmed ASWAJ’s commitment to promoting peace, unity and development in Dagbon and Ghana as a whole.
He noted that Islam places importance on respect for traditional authority and emphasised that chiefs remain critical partners in maintaining peace, social cohesion and moral discipline within their communities.
The National Imam commended Lamashe-Naa Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu for his exemplary leadership and community development initiatives, particularly his recent efforts to improve environmental sanitation through a massive clean-up exercise in Lamashegu and Zujung.
Responding, Lamashe-Naa Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu expressed appreciation to the Imams for the visit and honour accorded him.
He described Lamashegu as a peaceful community that values peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths and backgrounds.
The Chief urged Muslim leaders to continue using their pulpits to preach peace, tolerance and unity, particularly among the youth.
He also appealed to the leadership of ASWAJ to maintain unity within the organisation, stressing that a united Muslim Ummah is essential to national development.
The Lamashe-Naa subsequently offered special prayers for the nation, Dagbon and the continued growth and success of ASWAJ.
The delegation also prayed for the Lamashe-Naa, his elders and the entire Lamashegu Traditional Area, seeking long life, wisdom, peace and prosperity for the traditional leadership and the people.I can also turn this into a stronger TV news script with an anchor intro, voice-over and soundbite cue if needed.
Source: Northwebonline.com
