In a significant step toward reconciliation, the Upper West Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Osman Mahama Kanihi, has officially accepted an unqualified apology from the Upper West Regional Minister following recent events that had sparked public concern. The announcement was made in a press release issued by the Office of the Upper West Regional Chief Imam on April 9, 2025.
The apology, tendered by the Regional Minister during a visit to the Chief Imam on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, was in response to unspecified events that had caused unease among the Muslim community in the region. The press release, signed by Mr. Abdul Rahman Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the Office of the Upper West Regional Chief Imam, highlighted the Minister’s humility and sincerity in issuing the apology without reservation. The Regional Chief Imam, alongside the Wa Metropolitan Chief Imam (Jaami Liman), the Council of Elders, sub-Imams, and the broader Muslim community, expressed their wholehearted acceptance of the gesture.
The statement emphasized the Islamic principles of forgiveness and compassion, underscoring the importance of resolving misunderstandings to foster unity. “Islam teaches forgiveness, compassion, and the importance of mending relationships where misunderstandings arise,” the release stated. “We therefore consider the matter resolved
By: Adil Fuseini
