The leadership of the Kpone- Katamanso Muslim community has appealed to Management of the New Times Corporation (NTC) to make its products- The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator visible in their community.
According to the leadership products of the community are difficult to purchase as these sometimes had to move to other communities before they could purchase it.
The call was made during a courtesy call on the editor of The Spectator in Accra, seeks to promote fair representation of Muslim perspectives in national discourse while also boosting readership.
The delegation, led by the Metropolitan Imam of Kpone Katamanso, Alhaji Saeed Abdulai, emphasized that such visibility was vital for combating stereotypes and misinformation.
“Our community is disciplined, organised, and proactive. We believe the media should showcase these positive stories instead of leaving a gap that can be filled by stereotypes or misinformation,” he said.
Alhaji Abdulai noted that the community in Kpone Katamanso alone is estimated at over 620,000 people and is highly structured.
The area has been divided into 18 zones, each headed by a zonal imam, with the Municipal Imam serving as the head.
He added that the leadership operates in a democratic and accountable manner, regularly engaging with government, civil society, and traditional authorities to promote peace and development.
Highlighting the cordial relationship with traditional leaders, Alhaji Abdulai recalled that the Municipal Imam was recently presented with a certificate of recognition by a local chief during a youth gathering.
Quoting from the Qur’an, Alhaji Saeed said all humans are created from a single source and should therefore live as brothers and sisters, irrespective of religion.
The Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahman, cautioned against the unchecked influence of social media, which he said often spreads misinformation about religion.
“Social media is full of half-truths. We prefer the credibility of the established press. If issues are reported by the Times or Spectator, they carry weight,” he stated.
Both newspapers assured the delegation of their readiness to collaborate, while Muslim leaders pledged to provide accurate, insightful, and regular articles on Muslim life, festivals, and social development.
On her part, the Editor of The Spectator, Mrs. Georgina Naa Maku Quaittoo, welcomed the proposal, stressing that the paper remains committed to inclusiveness and community development.
The meeting ended with a commitment from both sides to sustain the dialogue and develop long-term partnerships that will give voice to Muslims, foster peace, and strengthen interfaith understanding.
The delegation included imams from various communities within the Kpone Katamanso Metropolitan Assembly.
They include Mustapha Abdul Wahaab, Mohammed Rufai, Mohammed Aminu Masud and Sa-id Mukhtar Abubakar.
The rest were Shafiu Jibril, Salih Usman, Salis Abubakar and Soalihu Mohammed Awal
BY ESINAM JEMIMA KUATSINU
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