The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is deeply privileged to announce that His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the esteemed National Chief Imam of Ghana, will deliver a highly anticipated keynote address at the “Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Advocacy for Peaceful Elections in Ghana 2024” event. This monumental gathering is scheduled for this November 2, 2024, at the UDS Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Tamale, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
As a towering figure of peace, unity, and interfaith dialogue in Ghana and beyond, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu will speak on the vital topic: “Religious Leadership and National Unity.” With his unparalleled influence as the spiritual leader of the Muslim community in Ghana, the National Chief Imam will offer deep insights into how religious leadership can serve as a force for peace and cohesion, particularly during politically sensitive times such as elections.
Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu will focus on the following key areas:
- The sacred duty of religious leaders to unite the nation by transcending religious, ethnic, and political divisions.
- The role of faith and interfaith collaboration in fostering dialogue and reconciliation, particularly in the electoral context.
- The importance of religious leadership in maintaining moral integrity, encouraging fairness, justice, and peace during elections.
- His personal commitment to bridging the gap between Islam and other faith traditions, as which has been a cornerstone of national stability in Ghana.
As the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Sharubutu’s tireless work in promoting tolerance, understanding, and unity across different faith communities has made him a symbol of national peace. His address will highlight how religious institutions can lead efforts to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and inclusive electoral process in 2024.
In addition to the National Chief Imam’s keynote, the event will feature:
- Traditional leaders from various regions of Ghana, sharing their insights on how cultural values can help maintain peace during elections.
- Christian leaders, contributing their perspectives on spiritual unity and its impact on national harmony.
- Parliamentary leaders, including the Speaker of Parliament, Majority and Minority Leaders, and Chief Whips, who will discuss the role of governance in peaceful elections.
- Diplomatic representatives offering international perspectives on democratic integrity and peace.
- Political party flagbearers, expressing their dedication to a peaceful and transparent election process.
This unique gathering of religious, traditional, and political leaders will create a collaborative platform to promote peace, unity, and understanding as the 2024 elections approach.
