President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country\u2019s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence, urging citizens to reject division, extremism, and intolerance.<\/p>\n
Delivering a message at Independence Square during Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, March 20, the President described Ghana as a shining example of unity among diverse religious and cultural groups.<\/p>\n
\u201cFellow citizens, Ghana continues to stand as a shining example of peaceful coexistence. Our diversity of faith and culture is not a weakness; it is rather our strength,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
President Mahama noted that Muslims and Christians in Ghana continue to celebrate each other\u2019s religious observances and participate in shared social traditions, a culture he described as a unique national asset.<\/p>\n
\u201cMuslims and Christians celebrate each other\u2019s holy days, we participate in each other\u2019s ceremonies, and we coexist as one people. This harmony is a precious gift, and we must protect it,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
He cautioned against forces that threaten national unity, urging citizens to consciously choose peace and dialogue over conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us reject anything that will divide us. Let us reject extremism and intolerance. Let us choose dialogue over discord, unity over division, and peace over conflict,\u201d the President stated.<\/p>\n
President Mahama stated that preserving national harmony is essential to sustaining Ghana\u2019s stability and development, calling on citizens to remain committed to tolerance and mutual respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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