This morning, together with my wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, I joined His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu and the Muslim community in the Ashanti Region and beyond, for the commissioning and handing over of the reconstructed Kumasi Central Mosque, which I undertook.

A few years ago, during a visit to the mosque in Kumasi, I realised how the mosque required some renovation works, and I was touched by the Almighty God to consider a reconstruction of the mosque.

I thank God for granting me the will and the commitment to transform one of the oldest mosques in the country, into an ultra-modern and multi-purpose facility befitting the status of Kumasi.

The history of the Kumasi Central Mosque cannot be complete without the supportive role played by Otumfuo Agyemang Prempeh II, who gave out the land for the construction of the first Kumasi Centrak Mosque over one hundred years ago.

The presence of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at today’s ceremony, underlined the value Manhyia places on Asanteman’s long-standing support for the Zongo Community, which has been further strengthened by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s remarkable leadership.

This beautiful cooperation between Asanteman and the Zongo community, is a reflection of the general tolerance and co-existence between Muslims and Christians across the country, which I urged all to promote for the continuous unity and peace of our country.

I thank His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his distinguished presence, as well as the numerous Members of Parliament from the Majority side, who accompanied me to the ceremony.