Campaign for Islamic Leaders throws weight behind Bawumia

The Campaign for Islamic Leaders (CIL), an esteemed group of Islamic scholars, has officially declared its support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2024 general elections in December.

They made the official declaration at a brief press conference held on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Accra.

According to them, the presidential candidate of the NPP deserves all the support from Ghanaians, especially the Islamic fraternity.

The chairman of CIL, Imam Idris Abdullah Zakariya, addressing the media, described Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the epitome of grace, a self-disciplined leader, and a visionary leader.

He disclosed that the group would explore all potential measures to ensure total victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections.

Highlighting some national and life-changing projects implemented by the vice president, Imam Idris Abdullah Zakariya urged the Islamic fraternity to support them for continuous development across all sectors.

"I want to urge all our Muslim brothers and families to support the idea of supporting the leadership skills of Bawumia. He is good and our own.

"He has supported and provided sustainable opportunities for us, including developing our Islamic educational sectors and providing technical support for our youth through job creation, among others. Dr. Bawumia has a lot under his sleeves, so we are supporting him to victory in the upcoming elections in December," Imam Idris stated.

In an interview with some sections of the Muslim personalities at the event, they called for support from all sectors to push the Bawumia-led agenda.

They also indicated their readiness to collaborate with the various NPP Zongo groups across the country to ensure successful elections.

Gracing the occasion were top Islamic scholars from the Tijaniyya, Ahlusunnah, and Waljama'ah.