Chief Imam joins efforts to restore peace to Tafo

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu, has met the Tafohene, Nana Agyen Frimpong behind closed doors in a bid to restore peace and reset relations between the traditional council and the Muslim community.  

Present at the meeting were the out-going Ashanti Regional Minister, Peter Anarfi Mensah, the Metropolitan Chief Executive, Kojo Bonsu and the regional security heads. 

Sheikh Sharabutu also held talks with adherents of the Islamic religion and worshipped with them. 

Spokesman for the Chief Imam Sheikh Aremiyaw Shaibu told the journalist that the visit was to express his deep regret over the disturbances and the misconduct of the youth.  

Irate Muslim youth, carrying guns, iron chains, machetes, axes and clubs on Wednesday went on the rampage in Tafo – vandalizing vehicles and smashing glass doors and windows of buildings and shops. One person was killed and many others injured during the clashes. 

The action by the youth was in response to the leveling of a fence they were erecting around the Tafo public cemetery - a project that drew strong opposition from the chief and a significant section of the population.

GNA