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Office of the National Chief Imam

Organization that has issued statements on religious incidents and visa-related matters in Ghana.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Council said it is in contact with the Office of the National Chief Imam, the Christian Council of Ghana and other religious and traditional authorities, while continuing to monitor the situation.

    Peace Council urges restraint over religious controversies to prevent tensions
  3. Joy Online

    The Office actress Lucy Davis has thanked fans for their “kindness and support” after revealing she has incurable breast cancer.

    The Office’s Lucy Davis ‘overwhelmed’ by kindness after cancer diagnosis
  4. Joy Online

    The CCG said Ghana’s peaceful interfaith coexistence had been strengthened over the years through sustained collaboration between Christian and Muslim bodies, including engagements with the Office of the National Chief Imam.

    Christian Council condemns assault on handcuffed cleric, calls for calm and lawful action
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Participants included representatives of the security services, academia, civil society organisations, the Office of the National Chief Imam, the Catholic Church, development partners and the media.

    Stakeholders assess Ghana’s preparedness for Sahel security threats
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Chairman of the Conference of Regional Chief Imams, Sheikh Abdul Rashid Iddi, and included Regional Imams of Ahlussunna Wal-Jama’a, Regional Imams of the Ghana Muslim Mission, representatives of the Islamic Education Unit, and officials from the Office of the National Chief Imam

    Gov’t to recruit 550 Arabic teachers to tackle staffing gap in Islamic schools
  9. May 2026
  10. The Chronicle

    Institutions such as the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Christian Council of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, Muslim organisations and civil society groups must complement the efforts of the media by instilling discipline, patriotism and responsible behaviour, pa

    Editorial: Media Pluralism Must Drive Citizenship Education
  11. Joy Online

    The statement further indicated that petitions would be presented to several key institutions and stakeholders. “We shall demonstrate and present petitions to the Office of the President, Office of the Speaker of Parliament, Office of the National Chief Imam, Christian Council, D

    GRASAG coalition demands immediate action over delay in bursary payments
  12. Joy Online

    The Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability was established under the Office of the President to provide high-level leadership and coordination for Ghana’s climate agenda.

    Climate action must support Ghana’s resetting agenda – Climate Minister
  13. Joy Online

    The Minister said it is within this context that the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability was established under the Office of the President to provide high-level leadership and coordination for Ghana’s climate response.

    Climate change is a national development challenge – Issifu Seidu
  14. April 2026
  15. The Ghanaian Times

    The Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has expressed support for the Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival, aimed at promoting inclusive climate action and sustainable development across the continent.

    Climate Change and Sustainability Ministry backs WiSA International Festival to promote women-led climate action
Society

National Peace Council urges restraint amid religious controversies

The News

The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint over two separate recent incidents involving religious figures and social media footage, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten religious and communal harmony. The Council urged the public, religious leaders, political actors, and media practitioners to avoid drawing premature conclusions and refrain from inflammatory commentary that could incite tensions.

14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. National Peace Council urges restraint amid religious controversies

    The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint over two separate recent incidents involving religious figures and social media footage, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten religious and communal harmony. The Council urged the public, religious leaders, political actors, and media practitioners to avoid drawing premature conclusions and refrain from inflammatory commentary that could incite tensions.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Actress Lucy Davis thanks supporters after cancer diagnosis reveal

    The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Christian Council condemns assault on arrested cleric at Police Headquarters

    The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, describing it as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law. The incident followed separate arrests of two religious leaders over alleged remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed, and the Council has called for the matter to be handled in accordance with the law while urging Christians and Muslims to avoid retaliatory actions.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana assesses readiness for Sahel security spillover threats

    Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Government to recruit 550 Arabic teachers for Islamic schools

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Media pluralism essential to Ghana's citizenship education

    The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Graduate students' coalition demands action on delayed bursary payments

    The Coalition of Local Executives of GRASAG has expressed strong dissatisfaction over continued delays in bursary payments for graduate students for the 2023/2024 academic year, stating that students have endured severe financial hardship due to the failure of relevant authorities to disburse approved funds.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Climate action must support Ghana's Reset Agenda, minister says

    Baba Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, stated that climate action must support Ghana's Reset Agenda and industrial transformation while creating economic opportunities and strengthening energy security, rather than slowing development. The minister acknowledged challenges including limited technical capacity in carbon markets and slow accreditation processes for accessing climate finance mechanisms.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Climate change requires coordinated national development strategy

    The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has characterized climate change as a national development challenge affecting Ghana's infrastructure, water security, food systems, and energy transition, requiring coordination across government, private sector partnerships, and sustainable financing.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ministry backs Women in Sustainability Africa festival for climate action

    Ghana's Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has endorsed the Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival, scheduled for May 1, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre. The event, themed "Empowering Women For The Economic Sustainability of Africa," will bring together governments, development partners, the private sector, and civil society to drive climate solutions and economic transformation.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Chief Imam's office denies involvement in visa racketeering scheme

    The Advisory Board of the Office of the National Chief Imam has disclaimed a visa racketeering scandal, stating that one person nicknamed 'Paa' manufactured a list of applicants beyond the Chief Imam's intended three companions for a US medical trip, and that a gang has impersonated office holders including the position of Secretary to His Eminence.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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