Choicenewsonline Your Choice Is Here
For your immediate release
3rd October 2024.
Sheikh Nuamah’s Divisive Call: When Faith Meets Politics and Integrity Suffers
Sheikh Issahaku Nuamah, a renowned religious leader, has sparked outrage with his divisive remarks, urging Muslims in Ghana to vote for Dr. Mahamoudu Bawumia solely based on shared faith, disregarding competence, honesty, and integrity.
This stance is not only unfair, unfortunate, and un-Islamic but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes, fuels division, and tarnishes the community’s reputation.
As a prominent figure, Sheikh Nuamah’s actions betray the principles of fairness, honesty, and respect, undermining the faith community’s tenets and misleading vulnerable individuals. His bias contradicts the values of inclusivity and trustworthiness that religious leaders should embody.
The Consequences of Sheikh Nuamah’s Actions:
▪︎Perpetuating Harmful Stereotypes; His words reinforce damaging misconceptions, fostering a culture of intolerance.
▪︎Fueling Division: By prioritizing religious affiliation over merit, Sheikh Nuamah exacerbates social fragmentation.
▪︎Enabling Bigotry: Failure to address this incident may embolden further discriminatory rhetoric.
▪︎Tarnishing Community Reputation: Such hypocrisy undermines the credibility of the faith community.
*The Role of Religious Leaders:*
▪︎Modeling Honesty and Integrity: Leaders must demonstrate truthfulness, transparency, and accountability.
▪︎Promoting Inclusivity: They should foster an environment of respect, empathy, and understanding.
▪︎Condemning Bias: Religious leaders must unequivocally denounce discriminatory behavior.
Sheikh Nuamah’s actions serve as a stark reminder of the importance of leadership accountability and the need for inclusive, unbiased guidance. Ultimately, leaders like Sheikh Nuamah must consider the consequences of their words and actions, prioritizing the well-being and unity of their community over any political ideology.
Signed by..
Umar Harris
Founding President.
0241201991/ 0509995378.
