Video: New Ashanti Regional Chief Imam Receives Appointment Letter

SHEIKH Abdul Rahman Zakaria Al Shoukry, the new appointed chief Imam for the Ashanti Region, has officially received his official appointment letter as the substantive regional chief Imam.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakaria Al Shoukry, 96, takes over from Sheikh Abdul Mumin Harun who passed away on December 17, 2024.

In his appointment letter, the Islamic scholar is charged by the Ghana Muslim Mission (GMM), to serve as unifying figure bringing together Muslims from diverse backgrounds and fostering a sense of unity and cooperation.

Aside, leading prayers and serving as as spiritual head, his roles and responsibilities include providing leadership that trancends tribal, sectarian and political boundaries, promoting inclusivity and respect for all Muslims.

At a colorful and peaceful event before some Muslims Chiefs and Imams at the Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi on Sunday, December 29 2024, the national Chairman of the Ghana Muslim Mission, Sheikh Dr Amin Bonsu, tasked Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakaria Al Shoukry to promote the interests of the Ghana Muslim Mission and the Muslim community at large.

Sheikh Dr Amin Bonsu also counselled the newly appointed chief Imam to advance the interests of the Ghana Muslim Mission, upholding its values and objectives, contributing to the growth and development of Islam, and the welfare of Muslims.

The GMM national Chairman also appealed him Sheikh Al Shoukry to maintain the highest standards of leadership impartiality and fairness.

The newly appointed Ashanti Regional Chief Imam was the deputy regional chief Imam to the late Sheikh Abdul Mumin Harun.

The decision to appoint Sheikh Al Shoukry, was made after careful consideration and consultation with stakeholders and follows the same trend as the Ghana Muslim Mission appointed him as the deputy regional Imam some years back.

Copies of his appointment letter, signed by Sheikh Dr. Amin Bonsu and Sheikh Harun Nkansah, the national Imam at the Ghana Muslim Mission were copied to the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty Osei Tutu II, Ashanti Regional Minister, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Regional Coordinating Council , Council of Zongo Chiefs Office of Sarkin Zongo and all regional Imams