By Muyid Deen Suleman, GNA
Kumasi, May 9, GNA – Muslims in the Ashanti Region have eulogised Dr. Daniel McKorley, popularly known as “McDan,” a businessman and philanthropist, for what they described as “total service to humanity” and sustained commitment to the wellbeing of vulnerable people.
To demonstrate their appreciation, Muslims across the region gathered for a special prayer offered for him at the Kumasi Central Mosque.
The occasion was organised in recognition of his efforts in supporting Zongo communities, which, according to speakers at the prayer event, have benefited from his consistent interventions.
During the prayers, the entire Ulamau (Imams) and tribal heads led supplications for Allah’s blessings on Dr McDan and his businesses.
They stated that his actions had not only improved living conditions but also strengthened hope and confidence among residents who depended on small income sources to survive.
Speaking to the GNA after the prayers, the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakaria Al-Shoukry, said it was important to appreciate any person who values personal development and collective community growth.
He noted that where a benefactor chooses to support education, healthcare, and food security, such a person deserves continuous prayers because that support often creates long-term stability.
He further said the continued backing of McDan for Zongo communities had become a “recipe” for always putting him in prayers and seeking Allah’s guidance for him, his family, and his enterprises.
In his view, consistent philanthropy helps to reduce suffering and encourages youth to remain hopeful about the future.
The Chief Imam also acknowledged some of the empowerment programmes initiated by Dr McDan, including scholarships for needy students, payment of medical bills for underprivileged people, and distribution of food items to families during difficult periods.
He explained that such interventions are not just temporary relief but can help beneficiaries overcome challenges like school dropout pressures, medical hardship, and hunger conditions that often weaken families economically.
According to him, Dr McDan has frequently visited the Kumasi Central Mosque whenever he comes to the garden city, a gesture the Muslim leadership described as humility and respect.
He added that such visits help in uplifting the spirit of the community, because people see that the benefactor is not only concerned with business profits, but also with spiritual wellbeing and moral responsibility.
Mr. McKorley said the activities in the Ashanti Region formed part of his planned programmes, where he engaged stakeholders and held meetings for business “pep talks” and community dialogue.
He indicated that the engagements are aimed at creating pathways for productive partnerships that will enable people to improve their livelihoods in a sustainable way.
He noted that ahead of a promise he made to empower Zongo women, he would be meeting some women in the region to discuss opportunities in the salt trade.
In his words, it is time to guide and empower women into profitable businesses rather than giving only tokens for upkeep.
He emphasised that proper guidance, market support, and access to initial capital can turn small trading into stable economic empowerment.
Mr. McKorley therefore encouraged the leadership of the Ulamau and chiefs to continue praying for businessmen and women, arguing that when prayers are combined with prudent planning and disciplined work, economic development becomes more realistic.
He expressed the hope that the prayers would translate into greater support for entrepreneurs and improved living standards for residents, particularly those in the Zongo communities.
GNA
Edited by Yussif Ibrahim/Linda Asante Agyei
Reporter: Muyid Deen Suleman