President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana’s belief in religious tolerance, harmony and co-existence is iconic.
That enviable record, he said, ought to be maintained to deepen social cohesion and stability at all times.
“This country continues to be a haven of peace in the stormy waters of West Africa,” he noted, while addressing the national celebration of the Eid-al-Adha, at the Independence Square, Accra.
The sacred ceremony was characterised by prayers by the Mulism community for God’s guidance and blessings as the nation sought to overcome its development challenges.
President Nana Akufo-Addo reminded the people that Ghana’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion, therefore, it behooved the citizenry to respect each other’s beliefs and practices.
“As long as I remain the President, I commit to every religious tradition the opportunity to practise its faith within the bounds of the law,” he noted.
On Hajj, he stressed the need for the pilgrims to uphold the cardinal principles that underpinned the holy journey to Mecca as well as their safe flight back home.