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General News of Monday, 8 October 2007

Source: GNA

Alan "C" donates towards Ramadan

Accra, 9 Oct. GNA- Mr.Allan Kyeremanten a National Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant for the 2008 Election, on Monday donated 100 bags of rice worth 22,000 Ghana cedis to support the celebration of Ramadan.

He made the donation through the National Chief Imam Sheik Sherebotuat, in Accra.

Mr. Kyeremanten said the gesture was to demonstrate his love for the Moslem Community, which had continuously offered sacrifice and prayers for peace and stability in the country.

He commended Moslems for peacefully co-existing with other religious organisations and for their patriotism.

Mr. Kyeremanten noted that the high sense of maturity exhibited by Moslems had contributed to the promotion of democracy and good governance in the country.

He informed Sheik Sherebotuat about his decision to contest the NPP flagbership and asked for his support, guidance and prayers.

Sheik Sherebotuat thanked Mr. Kyeremanteng for the gesture and observed that the presidential aspirant had faith in God and excellent leadership qualities.

The National Chief Imam promised to pray for Mr. Kyeremanteng in his quest to become the flagbearer of his party.