Mustapha Hamid dismisses claims of agenda to Islamise Ghana

First National Vice-Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has rejected claims that there is an agenda to Islamise Ghana. He argued that the voting patterns of Muslims in the 2024 general election demonstrate the country’s strong tradition of religious tolerance. Mr Hamid pointed to the failure of Muslims to overwhelmingly support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the first Muslim presidential candidate of a major political party, as an indication that religion does not primarily determine political choices in Ghana.

He also highlighted several Muslim-dominated constituencies where voters backed President John Dramani Mahama, a Christian, over Dr Bawumia, further emphasizing that religious identity does not necessarily translate into political support.

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