By Albert Allotey
Accra, Jan. 08, GNA – The high-level Muslim leaders summit held in Accra has successfully launched the Ummah Constitution, which was adopted in March 2024, as a guiding framework for unity, governance, coordination, and advancement of the Muslim communities in Ghana.
The summit was organised by the Board of Trustees of the Muslim Ummah Supreme Council of Ghana from January 3 to 4, 2026 under the auspices of the National Chief Imam.
It recognised the Muslim Ummah Supreme Council of Ghana, acting through its Board of Trustees, as the Coordinating and oversight body responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Ummah Constitution.
A communique signed by Hajj Abdel-Manan Abdel-Rahman, Summit Coordinator and copied to the Ghana News Agency called on various leaders of institutions in Ghana, and external partners to support the implementation of the Ummah Constitution to promote development of the country.
It said the Board of Trustees, comprising Muslim Chiefs, under the leadership of His Eminence the National Chief Imam will formally present copies of the Constitution to the President of the Republic and brief him on its objectives.
The communique said the Ministers of the Interior, and Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, will be engaged to highlights on the Constitution’s contributions towards peacebuilding, intra-faith harmony, dispute resolution, and amicable settlement of pending court cases on Imamship at district and regional levels.
“The summit further resolved that comprehensive nationwide education and sensitization programme shall be undertaken to ensure a broad understanding and acceptance of the Ummah Constitution,” it stated.
The communique said the Ashanti Region will serve as a pilot region for the implementation of the Constitution, with the establishment of District Shura Councils, after which other regions would follow in line with the Constitution.
It said all Islamic sects/groups, organisations, traditional Muslim authorities, and stakeholders will be engaged in an inclusive, consultative, and respectful manner to promote unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah of Ghana.
“The summit resolved that appropriate ‘ad-hoc’ committees, technical teams, administrative structures shall be established to ensure effective, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Ummah Constitution,” it pointed out.
The communique called on traditional authorities, religious bodies, government institutions, civil society organisations, and development partners to support the objectives and the implementation of the Constitution.
It expressed gratitude to His Eminence, the National Chief Imam for his guidance, wisdom, and permission for the launch of the Constitution, and commended all participants, organisers, and stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the summit.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah