Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has praised the National Chief Imam Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu and said he is a gift from Allah.

He said it is obvious that the current peace in the country is as a result of how Sheik Sharubutu is holding everyone together.

The Vice President prayed for long life and good health for the Chief Imam so that the nation would continue to drink from his fountain of wisdom.

Dr Bawumia said Ghana was enjoying peace and harmony in the West African Sub-region because of the cordial relations between Muslims and Christians, noting that the Chief Imam was an embodiment of peace that resonated through his relationships with all religious faiths in the country.

Also in a post on his social media handles, Dr Bawumia wrote:

“Happy 103rd Birthday to my father, the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.”

“Mallam, as he is affectionately referred to, is an epitome of Allah’s Amazing Grace, and we thank Allah for the life of this great man, who continues to inspire millions. He has been a driving force for religious harmony and peace in Ghana.”

“May the Almighty Allah continue to grant him good health and long life. Happy Birthday, Mallam!”

Prayers

Responding, the birthday celebrant, Sheik Sharubutu prayed for Allah’s forgiveness, compassion and salvation and said these were the three things mankind must yearn for.

He said these three are the blessings for this month for which in the end “we pray that Allah guarantee the needs and wishes of the Vice-President.”

Sheik Sharubutu who spoke through his spokesperson Sheik Aremeyaw Shaibu also prayed for the protection of Allah for the country, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia saying “May Allah protect and give them abundant blessings and inspire them with ideas that will help them in leading the country.”