Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Asuogyaman Constituency, has expressed confidence that Islam will gain significant prominence in Ghana should Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia be elected as President.
He predicted that Dr. Bawumia if elected, would be sworn in with the Holy Quran, a move he believed would resonate profoundly with people of faith across the nation
Emphasizing the potential implications for the Islamic community, Hadzide asserted that a Bawumia presidency would likely lead to a notable increase in the influence and authority of the Islamic religion within Ghana.
“Since the days of our forefathers, all Presidents we have had are Christians sworn into office with the Bible. For the first time in the history of Ghana Insah Allah 7th January 2025, we will have a new president who will raise the Holy Quran to swear. It will be a pride for all people of faith in the country regardless of the party you support” Pius Enam Hadzide told a section of Muslims in Akosombo.
He added, “Islamic religion will have strong influence and authority. I tell you, it will become powerful in Ghana”.
“So it is the turn of Muslims in the country. I strongly believe that this election, Muslims will support their own in the contest”.
Hadzide cited the NPP’s initiatives aimed at benefiting Muslims, including reforms in the Hajj pilgrimage process to enhance efficiency and dignity, the establishment of the Zongo Development Fund, and government support for Islamic schools through the deployment of trained teachers.
Hadzide expressed his conviction that the inauguration of Dr. Bawumia, who is Muslim, would signify a notable departure from Ghana’s historical precedent, where all previous presidents, as Christians, took their oath of office with the Bible.
STORY BY ; PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
