Mallam Abdul Salam Turawah of the League of Imams Thursday called on Christians and Muslims to pray against Boko Haram.
Boko Haram, a group opposed to western education is engaged in a bloody campaign and abductions in Nigeria with the aim of carving out an Islamic state in that country.
“All Muslim Umar condemn them and require you also to condemn them,” he said.
This is because the activities of the Nigeria based group are un-Islamic.
Malam Turawah made the call when he delivered a solidarity message on behalf of the Chief Imam of the Volta region at the sixth General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Church in Ho under the theme, “God of Life, lead us to justice, peace and dignity for wholeness.”
He said Boko Haram’s campaign of unwarranted bloodshed and abduction of innocent girls, women and children and destruction of property are opposed to the teachings of Islam.
Mallam Turawah said Islam respects the sanctity of life and the dignity of humanity.
He observed that the country’s problems have arisen because “we are neglecting the almighty Allah.”
“Leaders should lay emphasis on Almighty Allah” for guidance than make promises as though they have the power to fulfill those promises.
He said the theme for the General Assembly was appropriate because there is “total injustice everywhere.”
In an address read on her behalf the Volta Regional Minister, Ms Helen Adjoa Ntoso said “it is only God who can bring people out of bondage into a life of freedom and dignity”.
“As politicians, public servants and religious leaders and people of all walks of life, our key responsibility is to serve God and humanity in order to live a fulfilled life on earth,” She said.
