The Inspector General of Police, (IGP) David Asante-Apeatu, has congratulated the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharabutu for being an epitome of peace through his leadership and proactive steps to resolve major conflict in the country.
The IGP said this when he paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam at his residence at New Fadama on Tuesday, January 8, 2018.
IGP, together with the Police Management Board (POMAB) met the Chief Imam and his elders, to expressed their gratitude for the prompt action the Chief Imam took in defusing tension following utterances made by Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah head pastor of Glorious Word and Power Ministries International on New Year’s eve which nearly marred the peace Ghana.
The IGP indicated that by the proactive steps taken by the Chief Imam to prevent further conflict falls in line with the mandate of the Ghana Police Service to prevent crime and protect live and property.
“The proactive step you took has given meaning to the saying that security is a shared responsibility” the IGP stated.The National Chief Imam on his part expressed gratitude to the IGP and his team for the good works of the Police in maintaining law and order in the country.
According to the Chief Imam, “Islamic Religion recognizes multi diversity and the complementary role each group plays in ensuring peace in the country.
Adding that Allah has favoured Ghana as a country.
As people of different faiths have lived in peace and caution that no one should be allowed to destroy the grace that God has given Ghana.
The Chief Imam expressed his willingness to work with the Police and pledged his support in maintaining public order and decency in the national discourse.
The Chairman of the Chief Imam’s advisory board, Alhaji Mohammed Gado who was present at the meeting also welcomed the IGP and congratulated him for the proactive steps he has taken and pledged to work with the Muslim youth in order not to breach the peace of the country.
