Chief Imam assures Nana Addo of support, protection

The Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, has assured President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo of his full support, prayers and protection as he takes over the affairs from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo for his victory.

Sheikh Sharabutu, who paid a visit to Nana Akufo-Addo at his Nima residence on Monday, December 12, 2016 said, “For the past years we have been observing with admiration your exceptional courage and never-give-up-spirit in the face of an extraordinarily fierce contest. We, therefore, join you and your vice president-elect, your families, and entire NPP fraternity, at this moment of your joyful celebration as president and vice president-elect. Your victory signifies to us another milestone in our national journey towards an enduring democracy.”

“Whilst rejoicing with you and your party we equally want to assure you of our continued support and prayers throughout your entire tenure as the president of our dear land. It is important to put on record that your call for calm to your supporters prior to the declaration of the electoral results and the conciliatory tone of your victory speech has given ample testimony to your commitment for democracy and rule of law and, therefore, worthy of our commendation,” Sheik Shaibu said.

“Let me add that a concern has been expressed by the current president about [what is] taking place across the country. And we also want to add our voice that such things, if they are going on, then probably your voice can also help to [resolve the problem] so we can also have a peaceful transition period,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw urged Nana Addo to call his supporters to order.

“The current president has expressed concern about some things ongoing across the country and in the interest of our country we also want to add a voice that if such things are going on then we want you to add a voice so that such things are stopped,” he noted.

The Chief Imam was accompanied by Muslim leaders across the country.