Chief Imam of Ghana
Chief Imam of Ghana (also referred to as National Chief Imam or Grand Mufti of Ghana, "or simply" Chief Imam) is a de facto title for the highest Muslim religious authority in Ghana.[1][2]
Role[edit]
Not necessarily leader of any Islamic sect, holder of the office represents the Ghanaian Muslim community in national affairs, build bridges between the country's many faiths and "support development programmes that sensitize people to their social responsibilities".[3]
Succession controversies[edit]
There have been calls for Government of Ghana to give constitutional backing to the Chief Imam's office; as of January 2016, no major initiative has begun to look into the process.[4][5]
List of incumbents[edit]
- Osman Nuhu Sharubutu 1993—present[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ahmadiyya Head calls on Chief Imam". Daily Guide. Accra, Ghana. GhanaWeb. 25 November 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Mohammed Saani, Ibrahim (14 November 2014). "Chief Imam Commends Accra Mayor". General News. Accra, Ghana. Modern Agency.
- ^ "About Dr. Sheikh Osmanu". Sonsetfund.org. 2011. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Tsatro, Mordy Jerry (10 December 2014). "Analyst fears finding Chief Imam's successor could lead to chaos". MyJoy. Accra, Ghana. Myjoyonline. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Bankuyeli, Abubakar Mahama (22 January 2014). "Controversy: Who succeeds Nuhu Sharubutu". Accra, Ghana. Spyghana.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Samwini, Nathan (2006). The Muslim Resurgence in Ghana Since 1950: Its Effects Upon Muslims and Muslim-Christian Relations. LIT Verlag Münster. p. 342. ISBN 9783825889913.