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An Islamic praying session (Adua) has been held in Ejura in the Ashanti Region for murdered social activist, Mohammed Iddrisu aka Kaaka, and two others.
The prayer session held on Friday at the Ejura Central Mosque was attended by hundreds of Muslim faithful.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality, Hon. Dr Kingsley Osei addressing the gathering extended the good wishes of President Akufo Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah and also commended them for partaking in the prayers service.
He advised the Muslim community to eschew acts that will threaten the peace of Ejura, adding that wherever there’s no peace there’s no development.
“We all know how important our town Ejura is in the scheme of affairs in this country. Ejura is one of the leading food baskets in Ghana and for that reason, we must guard against any conduct that will mar the peace of this town. We must learn to live in peace and abide by the laws of Ghana. Anyone who flouts the laws will be severely dealt with.” Hon. Dr. Kingsley Osei said.
He later commended the souls of the three departed persons into the hands of the Almighty Allah and ask that they are given a good resting place.
On his part, the Nifahene for Ejura Traditional Council, Nana Osei Kwadwo Ansebie speaking on behalf of the Ejura Paramount Chief, Barima Osei Hwedie asked the youth to draw lessons from the unfortunate death of the two demonstrators by not involving themselves in riots and other lawless acts.
He urged the Muslim youth of Ejura not to allow themselves to be used by others for their parochial interest as Ejura needs them alive to work and develop the town.
The Mampong Divisional Police Commander, ACP Amoako appealed to the gathering to allow peace to reign at all times, adding that no town without peace can develop.
He further urged the gathering to continue to live peacefully with the officers of the Security Services in the area as they’ve resolved to ensure that never again will Ejura experience such unrest.
Alhaji Mohammed Suraj, Ejura Zongo Chief also thanked the authorities including the President and the Traditional Council for their support.
Kaaka, 45, born Mohammed Iddrisu, died on June 28, 2021, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after he was ambushed near his house while he was returning on his motorbike on June 26, 2021.
He was fatally beaten. Police have said they arrested three persons in connection with Kaaka’s killing, including his brother, Baba Iddi.
During a protest by the youth of Ejura over the death of Kaaka on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, a team of police and military personnel opened fire on some demonstrators resulting in the death of two young people.
Source: Naagyeifmonline.com
