Alhaji Amadu Owusu Calls For Issues-Based Campaign Devoid Of Tribalism And Insults

 

By Charles Ampong

 

 

The deputy Asante Nkramohene (Sariki Tuba), Alhaji Amadu Owusu, has urged all Muslims to desist from politicising issues that have to do with their welfare and transformation.

He said although every Muslim is affiliated to a particular political party, they should all support an agenda by the government, or by an opposition leader seeking to become president, that could transform their lives and the progress of Muslim communities.

 

 

The comments by Alhaji Amadu Owusu, who doubles as Kaase Asante Nkramohene, have come in the wake of the recent promise made by former President John Dramani Mahama that he will introduce one additional holiday for Muslims if he wins this year’s presidential election.

Alhaji caterpillar

Alhaji Amadu Owusu, popularly known as Alhaji Carterpillar, expressed concerns about the inability of Muslims to fully enjoy their holidays due to the sighting of the moon.

“Currently, some of our Muslim brothers and sisters do not enjoy the public holiday at the end of Ramadan feast due to the 29 or 30-day rule based on the sighting of the moon,” he said.

He entreated all Muslims to embrace this laudable idea, since it is one of the issues that have been affecting Muslims over the years.

According to him, the one-day Islamic holiday being enjoyed by all Muslims is not enough, as there are so many activities they have to engage in, such as visiting relatives, the needy and others on that holiday and return to work the following day.

Alhaji Amadu Owusu used the opportunity to advise political party leaders to conduct clean and policies-centred campaigns devoid of tribalism and insults.

He also cautioned the Muslim youth to desist from allowing themselves to be used by selfish politicians to foment troubles before, during and after elections.

He said it always pains him whenever Muslim names dominate election-related violence.