Two Muslim youth groups in Kasoa have clashed leading to three people sustaining injuries and another in critical condition.
The two groups were identified from Walantu and Odupongkpehe Zongo in a Muslim-dominated community in Kasoa.
According to reports, the two groups clashed during a street carnival organized for the climax of the Eid celebration.
An eyewitness stated, “The fasting period prevented them from engaging in a fight and the intervention of community leaders also seemed to have put the matter to rest”.
A victim of the violence also stated, “I was having fun with my friends when the violence suddenly erupted. I felt a sharp cut on my hand”.
The Ghana Police Service has so far arrested one person following the violent crash with a hammer and other kinds of stuff being retrieved.
Meanwhile, the Police service has started their investigation to arrest other suspected suspects.
Additionally, President John Dramani Mahama has advised the Muslim youth to continuously embrace education, citing it as an integral aspect of national development and personal growth.
He made this known while acknowledging the significant contributions of Muslim communities to Ghana’s development, particularly in education, healthcare, business, and governance.
According to him, their entrepreneurial spirit and cultural richness have played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s progress, especially within Zongo communities.
Speaking during special Eid Prayers on Monday, March 31, 2025, he emphasized the power of education as a catalyst for change.
He encouraged the youth to embrace learning as a means of securing a better future.
“We must invest in quality education for our children, improve healthcare facilities, and create opportunities that will help our youth reach their full potential.
Education remains the most powerful tool for change, and I encourage our Muslim youth to embrace it fully,” he urged.
“This is a day of joy, thanksgiving, and renewal of faith. It also reminds us of the values that define us as a people faith, sacrifice, unity, and compassion. These are what we need to move our country forward,” President Mahama stated.
He urged all Muslims to use the period to cleanse their hearts of bitterness and embrace patience, love, and humility.
“If you have a quarrel with someone, after Salah, go to the person and make peace. Ghana is a nation blessed with religious harmony, where Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully with other religions.
We share in each other’s celebrations, support one another in times of need, and work together for the progress of our nation. This is a blessing we must never take for granted. Our development will not be determined by our divisions but by our unity. The Ghana we desire can only be built through collaboration and mutual respect,” he added.
