Also known as: Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu · National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu · Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu · Shaikh Sharubutu · Sheikh Sharubutu · Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu · Sheikh Ishak Anasaree · His Eminence Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu
Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu — Ghana's National Chief Imam who intervenes in religious disputes and promotes interfaith harmony.
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The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Muslims across Ghana to offer special prayers and spiritual support for the Black Stars as the national team embarks on its qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
2026 World Cup: Chief Imam urges national prayers for Black Stars ahead of Panama openerJoy Online
The National Chief Imam and Mufti of Ghana, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed deep satisfaction with the management and outcome of this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. …
National Chief Imam praises Hajj Board but cautions against complacencyThe Ghanaian Times
The National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on factions within the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) to embrace peace and reconciliation following confusion that erupted during this year’s Eid Al Adha celebrations in Accra. …
Chief Imam calls for peace over ASWAJ Eid disputeDaily Guide
National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed discomfort over the recent confusion which rocked the Eid-Ul-Adha congregational prayers of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) sect at the forecourt of the State H …
Chief Imam Calls For Peace In AhlussunnahJoy Online
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has appealed for calm, unity and reconciliation among members of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) following disturbances that marred this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in Accra. …
Chief Imam calls for peace, reconciliation over Eid-ul-Adha disputeJoy Online
The National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended a warm message of peace, love, and reconciliation to the Muslim Ummah and the global community ahead of the upcoming Eid-Al-Adha celebrations. …
Sacrifice and solidarity: National Chief Imam rallies humanity for peace ahead of Eid-Al-AdhaJoy Online
… Speaking during a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, the General Secretary of GNADS, Ali Wahab, stressed the urgent need to strengthen driver education and ensure strict compliance with existing road safety laws. …
Driving Schools Association pushes for mandatory driver training to reduce road crashesJoy Online
… But for the intervention of the Chief Imam, the NAIMOS team would have been killed,” he claimed. …
“Stop the social media escapades and work” – Titus Glover to Ashanti Regional MinisterMahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, visited Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, to seek his blessings and prayers, describing the Chief Imam as Ghana's strongest symbol of interfaith harmony and calling on citizens to emulate his example of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, visited Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, to seek his blessings and prayers, describing the Chief Imam as Ghana's strongest symbol of interfaith harmony and calling on citizens to emulate his example of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, visited the National Chief Imam to seek his blessings and prayers following his assumption of office, describing the Chief Imam as Ghana's strongest symbol of interfaith harmony.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs says the Ministry is prepared to support all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies and Regional Ministers to deliver the government's development agenda. The minister emphasized the portfolio's role in strengthening Ghana's decentralization system and implementing initiatives across local governance, traditional leadership, and religious affairs.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ejura-Sekyedumase has cut the sod for construction of storm drains at Kotokoliline to address perennial flooding and improve sanitation. The project is part of broader municipal efforts to build a safer, more resilient community, alongside ongoing construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An incident involving a pastor being slapped in police custody triggered public outrage and risked inflaming religious tensions; the National Chief Imam and other religious leaders intervened to defuse the situation and preserve Christian-Muslim coexistence.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam brought together three men at the centre of Ghana's recent religious controversy—including a pastor allegedly assaulted and the Muslim man accused of striking him—in a symbolic handshake at Police Headquarters on Friday, August 14, signalling a call for peace and dialogue to prevent wider religious tensions.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed condolences to the elders and people of Dagbon following the death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, describing him as "a fallen tree of royal honour and national pride" who balanced tradition and modernity while serving as overlord of the Islamic kingdom.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Chief Imam has expressed sorrow over the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, describing him as a significant loss to the Dagbon Kingdom and Ghana. The Chief Imam praised the late monarch for balancing traditional values with modern governance and serving as a symbol of peace, accountability and moral leadership.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs. He also directed all schools to introduce a daily anti-drug affirmation and stressed that drug abuse is undermining learning and threatening the country's future human resource base.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government plans to recruit 550 Arabic teachers to address a critical shortage in Islamic schools, with 50 teachers by the end of July and 500 permanent teachers through the Ghana Education Service in January 2027. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made the announcement during a meeting with the Conference of Regional Chief Imams, pledging the government's commitment to strengthening Islamic education nationwide.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam has urged Muslims across Ghana to offer special prayers and spiritual support for the Black Stars as the national team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. He prayed for divine guidance, strength, wisdom, and protection for the players, technical team, and management throughout the tournament.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Chief Imam has commended the Ghana Hajj Board and its Chairman for managing a successful pilgrimage to Mecca this year, while cautioning the leadership against self-congratulation and emphasizing that excellence requires continuous improvement.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam has called for reconciliation among factions within the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) following a dispute during this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations in Accra, where confusion arose over which Deputy National Imam was authorised to lead the Eid prayer at Parliament's forecourt. The Chief Imam said the disagreement, rooted in leadership legitimacy, constitutional validity and financial accountability, undermined the spirit of the sacred day and risked Ghana's reputation for interfaith harmony.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Chief Imam has expressed discomfort over confusion at Eid-Ul-Adha prayers involving the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah sect at Parliament's forecourt, where a dispute arose over which Deputy National Imam was authorised to lead the prayer. He called on the factions to seek peace and reconciliation, and advised the sect's members to respect leadership and criticise within bounds of decency and legality.
3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Chief Imam has called for calm and reconciliation following disturbances among members of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah during this year's Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in Accra, stemming from disputes over leadership legitimacy, constitutional interpretation, and financial accountability.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has issued a message urging the Muslim Ummah and global community to embrace compromise, mutual sacrifice, and moral uprightness ahead of Eid-Al-Adha on May 27, 2026. He emphasised that spiritual rituals must be accompanied by genuine character transformation and commitment to piety.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Association of Driving Schools is calling for mandatory driver training and stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to reduce road accidents and fatalities. The Association's General Secretary cited human factors as a major cause of crashes and referenced existing laws requiring refresher training during licence renewal and court-ordered remedial training.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, for focusing on social media rather than tackling illegal mining. Glover said the minister must take a more proactive hands-on leadership role to address the scale of destruction caused by galamsey.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →