President John Kufuor has said that the government would not discriminate or victimize anyone on ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.

He said his government had respect for people and their rights was God-fearing and perceived anyone as equal before the law. "Government will not discriminate or victimize people because of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation," he said when a delegation from the Moslem Community in Nima and Maamobi who called on him at the Castle, Osu.

He reiterated government's commitment to ensure development in all parts of the country and improve upon the living standards of Ghanaians and unite with the people from neighbouring countries.

President Kufuor asked the people to be wary of those determined to sow seeds of discord between them and the government and urged them to report such people to the law enforcement agencies.

He appealed to them to use their month-long fasting period to pray for peace, harmony and tolerance among all religions in the country to ensure that peace prevails for effective development in Ghana.

Ben Braimah, a spokesman for the delegation, said the victory of the NPP in the 2000 election was a testimony of the confidence President Kufuor commands in the party and the country.

He pledged their unflinching support to the government. Among those present were Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama and some Ministers of State.