Pilgrimage must unite Muslims - Mantse

Tema (Greater Accra) 12 March '99

Nii Adjei Kraku the second, Tema Mantse on Thursday night, called on all Muslims to let the noble objective of peace associated with annual pilgrimages to Mecca unite them as one people. Nii Adjei Kraku, a Muslim, was speaking in a pre-departure interview with Journalists at Tema prior to undertaking the month-long Hajj pilgrimage. He said Ghana is noted all over the world for her peaceful atmosphere and tolerance of religious groupings, adding, "42 years of independence as a nation is enough for all religious groupings to sort out their differences". Nii Adjei Kraku hoped that the pilgrims will return to Ghana with new and positive ideas to help in the national development efforts. He commended the National Hajj Committee for making it possible for more Ghanaian Muslims to take part in this year's Jah and hoped all Ghanaian pilgrims will abide by Saudi Arabia laws during their stay.