Chief Imam receives Martin Luther King award

• Posted on August 29, 2016
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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The National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has been honoured with the ninth Martin Luther King award for Peace and Social Justice.

US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson presented the Muslim leader the award for his contribution to Nation building and fostering peace among not just Muslims but Ghanaians over the last two decades.

The award is in recognition of citizens who in the spirit of the late Dr. Martin Luther King are helping build a culture of peace, dialogue, conflict resolution and promoting human rights.

Since 2008, this annual award from the U.S. Embassy has recognized a Ghanaian citizen who exemplifies the spirit of American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968).

It honors those who are building a culture of peacemaking, dialogue, and conflict resolution.

Ambassador Jackson stated, “Sheikh Sharubutu has demonstrated true leadership—applying compassion, commitment, and honesty in his undertakings.”

He added that Sheikh Sharubutu’s convictions, approaches, and actions have contributed greatly to harmony both within Muslim communities and among different faith groups.

At the award ceremony, Sheikh Sharubutu said that he is accepting the award on behalf of all Muslims in Ghana.

Sheikh Sharubutu has contributed to fostering good relations among religious sects in Ghana and continues to preach peace and has contributed significantly to numerous development projects in many communities in Ghana.

Receiving the award, the Chief Imam urged Ghanaians not to be divided by culture and language but strive to unite for national development.

-Finder