President Mahama urges restraint from religious leaders after Pastor-Imam clash
President Mahama warns religious leaders that 'religious conviction must never become religious provocation' after a pastor and imam clash led to assault.
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint from religious leaders following tensions between a pastor and an imam. Speaking at the opening of the 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting of the Assemblies of God, Mahama expressed concern over recent incidents involving offensive remarks and physical assault. He warned that such actions should not undermine Ghana's tradition of peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths.
Mahama emphasized that religious conviction must not turn into provocation or hatred, and stressed that no one honors God by assaulting another person. The President highlighted that Christians, Muslims, and adherents of other faiths have historically lived peacefully together, sharing various aspects of life. He urged religious leaders to exercise responsibility in their public statements and use of social media, emphasizing that their freedoms should not include insulting others' beliefs or inciting violence.
Mahama also called for the next generation to understand that religious diversity is a national strength when based on mutual respect.
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