Tema (Greater Accra) 3rd May ?99

Ghanaians have been urged to "ignore prophets of doom who say the world would come to an end in the next millennium."

Nii Armah Ashietey, Tema Municipal Chief Executive said Ghanaians should instead seek God's guidance through prayers and undertake activities that would improve their standard of living as the world enters the next millennium.

At a special Muslim prayer service held at the Tema community one main mosque as part of activities to launch the millennium celebrations in Tema, Nii Ashietey urged Ghanaians, particularly residents of Tema to take active interest in the celebration.

Tema is among 15 cities, towns and villages in the world situated on the Greenwich meridian which divides the world into East and West and also determines a universal time for the world.

"It is therefore imperative that Tema takes the centre stage in the millennium celebrations." he said Nii Adjei Kraku the second, the chief of Tema urged Ghanaians to seek new ideas and work together for peace and progress of the nation.

The chief, a Muslims, appealed Muslims to show respect for each other and live in peace with their neighbours.