President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace peace, tolerance, and national unity as the country embarks on a new path to reset its economy and restore hope.
Addressing Muslims on the Eid celebrations and significance of Ramadan, he emphasized that the values of self-discipline, compassion, and unity demonstrated during the holy month should guide the nation’s efforts in building a prosperous and inclusive Ghana.
He noted that the reset agenda goes beyond economic recovery; it is about reinstating dignity and creating opportunities for all citizens, regardless of religious, ethnic, or political affiliations.
Ghana, he said, has long been a beacon of religious harmony, where Muslims, Christians, and people of other faiths coexist peacefully.
This spirit of mutual respect, he stated, is one of the country’s greatest strengths and must be protected and enhanced to ensure national cohesion.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahama affirmed, remains a firm partner of the Muslim community, with a strong commitment to justice, development, and inclusivity.
Under the reset agenda, the focus is on rebuilding the economy, restoring social justice, and creating equal opportunities, particularly for Ghana’s Muslim population.
Addressing key interventions to support the Muslim community, President Mahama underscored the reduction in the Hajj pilgrimage fare from 75,000 Ghana cedis to 62,000 Ghana cedis.
This initiative, he explained, was implemented to ease the financial burden on Muslim pilgrims, particularly the elderly and those who had long aspired to undertake the sacred journey.
The move aligns with the broader goal of ensuring fairness in national policies and enabling all citizens to fulfill their spiritual obligations without financial constraints.
