President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to protect the country’s long-standing peace and firmly reject division, extremism and intolerance in all forms.
Speaking at the national Eid al-Adha celebrations at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, May 27, the President said the message of Eid is especially relevant at a time when many parts of the world are experiencing conflict, violence and deepening social divisions.
He noted that Ghana continues to stand out as an example of peaceful coexistence, with people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds living together in harmony.
According to him, Christians and Muslims in Ghana have for generations shared communities, schools, businesses and even family bonds, a legacy he said must be preserved and strengthened.
President Mahama stressed the need to maintain unity across religious and ethnic lines, calling on citizens to promote peace, tolerance, mutual understanding and respect in their everyday interactions.
He also cautioned against actions and ideologies that threaten national cohesion, urging Ghanaians to reject extremism, political intolerance, tribalism and any conduct capable of undermining the country’s stability.
“I urge all Ghanaians, irrespective of religion or ethnicity, to continue promoting peace, tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect. We must reject extremism, political intolerance, tribal divisions, and all acts that threaten our national unity,” he said.
Drawing inspiration from Islamic teachings, the President referenced the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), describing him as a model of mercy, humility, honesty, kindness and justice.
He said those values should guide not only Muslims but all Ghanaians in strengthening peaceful coexistence and deepening national unity.