In the early hours of Saturday, February 28, the Kumasi Central Mosque became a hub of reconciliation as Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister of Interior, convened a pivotal meeting with Zango traditional leaders. The focus: a simmering dispute over land belonging to Ibadur Rahman Senior High School.
The gathering, part of a broader mediation initiative championed by Zango community authorities in the Ashanti Region, brought together respected figures led by the acting Sarkin Zango and head of the Mossi community, Ibrahim Abdul Rahman Sanfo.
Minister Muntaka, recognizing the gravity of the issue, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the leaders’ unwavering commitment to finding a peaceful solution.
After the mosque discussions, the Minister’s day continued with a visit to the Tafsir session of Sheikh Zulkifl Osman Yaaga Al-Azhar in Aboabo, a stop on his annual mosque visitation programme. There, in a gesture of humility, Minister Muntaka publicly addressed previous comments he had made about the Ibadur Rahman SHS land.
He described his remarks as “unacceptable” in retrospect and offered a sincere apology to anyone hurt by his words, appealing for forgiveness and pledging renewed dedication to his Asawase Constituency.
These engagements underscore a growing partnership between government officials and traditional authorities, highlighting a shared commitment to dialogue, understanding, and the peaceful resolution of disputes within the Ashanti Region’s vibrant communities.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com