Kumasi Mayor Joins Muslims in Eid-ul-Adha Celebration, Calls for Patriotism and Selflessness for National Development

The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Boadi Agyemang, affectionately known as King Zuba, joined the Muslim community in the Ashanti Regional capital to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration in a colourful and spiritually uplifting ceremony. The event, held at the premises of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, brought together thousands of Muslims from various parts of the city to observe prayers and participate in the sacred Islamic festival of sacrifice.

Speaking at the gathering, Mayor Agyemang Boadi used the occasion to urge Ghanaians to embrace patriotism, volunteerism, and selflessness as essential values needed to propel the country’s development. He noted that true national progress can only be achieved when citizens place the interest of Ghana above personal and partisan considerations.

“Ghana needs patriotic citizens who are ready to volunteer, sacrifice, and work selflessly for the good of the nation,” the Mayor emphasized. “As citizens, especially those in leadership positions, we must begin to show unwavering commitment and a genuine sense of national pride.”

Expressing deep concern about Ghana’s development trajectory since gaining independence, Hon. Agyemang Boadi pointed out that despite more than six decades of nationhood, the country has not witnessed the kind of progress it deserves. He attributed the slow pace of development to a lack of honesty and dedication among some leaders, stressing that the country’s transformation hinges on integrity and purposeful leadership.

“After over 60 years of independence, Ghana has not developed beyond what we are witnessing today. This is because many of our leaders do not speak or act with truth. Until we begin to lead with honesty and integrity, we will continue to remain stagnant as a nation,” he lamented.

He further stated that it remains his earnest prayer that a time will come when the country’s leaders will experience a genuine change of heart—one that prioritizes the collective good of citizens over personal ambition or political expediency.

The Eid-ul-Adha celebration in Kumasi was characterized by congregational prayers, sermons, and the symbolic sacrifice of animals, reflecting the core tenets of obedience, devotion, and charity central to the Islamic faith. The event also provided a platform for fostering religious tolerance, unity, and mutual respect among people of different backgrounds.

Mayor Agyemang Boadi concluded by encouraging Muslims and Ghanaians at large to continue upholding the values of peace, love, and unity, describing them as the foundational pillars for national cohesion and sustained prosperity.

“As we celebrate this holy occasion, let us be reminded that peace and unity are not just religious virtues but national assets that we must all protect and promote,” he said.

The celebration not only highlighted the spiritual significance of Eid-ul-Adha but also served as a reminder of the shared responsibility of all Ghanaians in building a just, united, and prosperous nation.