Eid al-Adha: President Mahama Warns Against Political Intolerance and Tribal Division

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country’s long-standing peace and reject all forms of division, extremism, and intolerance.

Speaking at the National Eid al-Adha celebrations held at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, May 27, the President said the message of Eid al-Adha is particularly important at a time when many societies across the world are experiencing conflict, violence, and deepening divisions.

He noted that Ghana continues to stand out as a model of peaceful coexistence, where people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds have lived together harmoniously for generations.

According to him, Christians and Muslims in Ghana have historically shared communities, schools, businesses, and even family relationships — a legacy he urged citizens to preserve and strengthen.

President Mahama stressed the importance of sustaining unity across religious and ethnic lines, calling on citizens to actively promote peace, tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect in their daily lives.

“I urge all Ghanaians, irrespective of religion or ethnicity, to continue promoting peace, tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect. We must reject extremism, political intolerance, tribal divisions, and all acts that threaten our national unity,” he stated.

The President also cautioned against behaviours and ideologies capable of undermining national cohesion and stability, urging citizens to remain vigilant against divisive tendencies.

Drawing lessons from Islam, he referenced the teachings and life of Prophet Muhammad, describing him as a model of mercy, humility, honesty, kindness, and justice.

President Mahama said these values should guide not only Muslims but all Ghanaians in promoting peaceful coexistence, national unity, and social harmony.