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Zongo Group Warns MP Against Campaigning in Muslim Communities

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A Zongo Youth Movement release signed by Alhaji Adams Peacemaker, Chairman, and Abdullahi Ali, PRO, has expressed shock and disappointment at comments made by MP Stephen Amoah, a member of the MP for Nhyiaeso's team, suggesting that Ghanaians voted against the NPP in the 2024 elections due to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's Islamic faith. The group condemns the comment as divisive and calls on party members and Ghanaians to reject such rhetoric. Historically, the NPP has presented presidential candidates based on their track record, integrity, and service to the nation, not their faith or religion. The group points out that the NPP had a Muslim Vice President on two occasions and Ghanaians voted for the party both times.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Zongo Youth Movement has warned MP Stephen Amoah not to campaign in any Zongo community, citing his team's divisive comments about Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's Islamic faith.
  • The group has condemned the comment as unfortunate and urged party members and Ghanaians to reject such rhetoric.
  • Historically, the NPP presented presidential candidates based on their track record, integrity, and service to the nation, not their faith or religion.
  • The NPP had a Muslim Vice President on two occasions and Ghanaians voted for the party both times, contradicting Dr. Amoah's claim that Ghanaians are anti-Muslim.
  • The group called on all party supporters to focus on issue-based campaigning with civility, rather than resorting to comments that could undermine the party's core values and ethics.
  • They warned Hon. Kennedy Agyapong and his team not to enter any Mosque, Muslim or Zongo Community with his campaign and demanded an unreserved apology for the unsavory comment.
  • The Zongo group is seeking an unequivocal apology from Dr. Stephen Amoah without any strings attached.

Statistics:

  • The NPP had a Muslim Vice President on two occasions during the Fourth Republic.
  • In both instances, Ghanaians voted massively for the party.
  • The Zongo Youth Movement has condemned Dr. Amoah's comment as unfortunate and divisive.
  • The group is urging party members and Ghanaians to reject such rhetoric.
  • The NPP has a history of presenting presidential candidates based on their track record, integrity, and service to the nation, not their faith or religion.

Sources:

  • A release from the Zongo Youth Movement (ZYM) signed by Alhaji Adams Peacemaker, Chairman, and Abdullahi Ali, PRO.

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