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a Central Municipal Assembly (GCMA) on 8th April, 2024 donated some items to Muslims in the Municipality. The gesture is to support the Muslim community during this period of Ramadan.
Present at the programme were the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ambrose Edward Tsegah, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. John Owusu Koranteng, the Officer in charge of stores and some heads of the Islamic communities.
The motive behind the donation was to support them in their month of Ramadan. The items donated were Rice and Sugar.
Speaking to the Municipal Chief Executive, Honorable Ambrose Tsegah, he said, the donation is done annually to support Muslims in all the 13 electoral areas during the Ramadan period. He stated that Islam is a religion of peace and urged them to ensure peace reigns as they celebrate the Ramadan. However, the donation is basically to show a sense of belonging, solidarity and harmony towards the Muslim brethren within the Ga Central Municipality as they fast during this period of Ramadan.
Speaking on behave of the Muslims in the municipality, one of the heads said, the Muslims in the Municipality are very grateful for this donation. He thanked the MCE and Vice President of Ghana for all the efforts they put in support them in celebrating the Ramadan. He ended by urging all Muslims to participate in the fasting.