The Duamenefa Foundation has commended the Muslim community for its commitment to peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect, describing its approach to community living as an example worthy of recognition.
The Executive President of the Foundation, Mr. Ketaman Emmanuel Evortepe, made the commendation during the Duamenefa Social Intervention Programme on Fafaa 100.3 FM.
Mr. Evortepe noted that Ghana is home to three major religious traditions — Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion — and said the Foundation’s social intervention activities and petitions received from the public have provided insight into some of the challenges affecting people across different religious groups.
According to him, the Foundation has received petitions from some Christians concerning alleged misconduct, disagreements and misunderstandings within their communities. He said similar concerns have also been brought before the Foundation in relation to Traditional Religion.
He explained that such disagreements can create division, weaken relationships and undermine peaceful coexistence within communities.
However, Mr. Evortepe praised the Muslim community for what he described as its peaceful manner of living and its support for one another. He said their emphasis on unity, tolerance and mutual respect demonstrates the importance of peaceful coexistence.
He encouraged members of the Muslim community to maintain the values that promote unity and peaceful living, describing their approach as one from which other religious groups can learn.
The Executive President further disclosed that the Duamenefa Foundation has plans to engage the Muslim community through future activities and encouraged them to continue promoting peace as the Foundation looks forward to working with them.
He stressed that peaceful coexistence should not be limited to religious gatherings or public discussions but should be reflected in people’s everyday actions and relationships.
Mr. Evortepe also called on Christians, Muslims and practitioners of Traditional Religion to respect one another despite their religious differences, emphasising that Ghana belongs to all its citizens.
He urged religious leaders to intensify education on tolerance, forgiveness, mutual respect and peaceful dialogue, noting that effective religious leadership can help prevent misunderstandings from escalating into conflicts.
According to him, communities become stronger and more developed when individuals learn to resolve their differences peacefully and work together despite their differences.
Mr. Evortepe therefore reiterated his commendation to the Muslim community and encouraged its members to continue serving as ambassadors of peace and unity.
The Duamenefa Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, social justice, unity and peaceful coexistence among people of different religious and cultural backgrounds across Ghana.
By Hutor Dziwornu
Fafaa 100.3 FM, Dzodze
Edited by Isabella Evortepe