Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has advised Ghanaians of many faiths and religions to coexist peacefully in order to promote national cohesion.
During an engagement with clerics in the Northern Region, Dr. Bawumia stated that he feels confident and comfortable associating with Christians, which he believes is a virtue directed by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
“I don’t think that being a true Muslim means that you cannot get close to Christians. I don’t see how being a true Christian, you cannot get close to Muslims
“Prophet Mohammed said to the Muslims that of all the religions and faiths of this world, Muslims should get closer to the Christians. That is what the Prophet Mohammed said and so I am very much comfortable and confident in getting close to Christians. My brothers and sister are Christians and I cannot say that I will not get close to them.”
The NPP’s flagbearer also emphasized the importance of promoting peaceful coexistence among Ghana’s various faiths in order to prevent the entry and activities of jihadists, who he claims are frequently lurking to exploit disagreements between believers of different faiths and religions.
“There are many people who are uncomfortable with us [Muslims] getting closer [to Christians] and that is how jihadists and all of the extremists benefit. We are a peaceful country and we always get closer and so let us keep it that way.”
