The National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr.Usmau Sharubutu has called on Muslims to observe the national day of fasting and prayer declared by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the nation battles the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

The President in a televised speech on Saturday asked Ghanaians to seek God’s intervention to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 27 people with two deaths.

Below is the full statement

The National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr.Usmau Sharubutu wishes to draw the attention of all followers of the Islamic faith in Ghana that the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared Wednesday March 25th 2020 as National day of fasting and prayer.

Accordingly, Muslims of all sects are entreated to support the presidential call.

Additionally, the National Chief Imam would like to entreat Muslims of all denominations to fast on Thursday 26th March 2020, in line with the sunna of the prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

It is important to note that the fasting to be embarked upon on those two days is intended to enhance our collective spiritual struggle to win the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

It is our hope that all will cooperate.

Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, spokesman for the Chief Imam. On behalf of the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu.