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<\/p>\nThe Muslims praying for Nana Akufo Addo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Many Muslims in Koforidua, the Eastern regional capital, on Tuesday prayed fervently for God\u2019s favour and protection for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 2012 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other party members who are challenging the results of the presidential election at the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
The programme was initially disrupted by the police who said the organizers did not secure permit to hold the event.<\/p>\n
The Muslims also called for the maintenance of peace after the verdict of the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, the peaceful prayer session was held amid tight security, as several policemen were seen hovering at the venue.<\/p>\n
The well-attended programme, which was organized by Free Education Now Prayer Group (FENPG), led by Andy Owusu, was held at forecourt of the Koforidua Palace.<\/p>\n
The objective of the grouping, made up of mainly Junior High School (JHS) graduates, is to pray to God to help Nana Akufo Addo to win the court case.<\/p>\n
The students, whose parents and guardians face financial difficulties, want Nana Akufo Addo to emerge victorious in order to implement his famous Free SHS Education policy.<\/p>\n
Leader of the Muslims, Alhaji Tanko Mohammed, during the prayer session, said Ghanaians must play a leading role to make the country safe.<\/p>\n
He prayed to Allah to help Nana Akufo Addo to occupy the highest office of the land to implement effective programmes to improve the lives of the people.<\/p>\n
Alhaji Tanko, a staunch NPP member, said members of the group had been praying fervently to support Nana Akufo Addo, urging other Muslims to promote peace and unity.<\/p>\n
The FENPG recently organized similar prayer sessions for Nana Akufo-Addo in Kumasi and Techiman.<\/p>\n
Andy Owusu, National Coordinator, FENPG, expressed worry about the massive police presence at the venue, alleging that the police wanted to disrupt the event.<\/p>\n
The police initially stopped the group from praying on the streets with the excuse that they don\u2019t have enough men to protect us so I was surprised about the massive police presence at the park where the prayers were said later in the day.<\/p>\n
Owusu alleged that the Electoral Commission (EC) rigged the elections in favour of President Mahama.<\/p>\n
He said the group would continue to pray until justice prevails.<\/p>\n
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n