A sharp division is emerging within Ghana’s Muslim community as the Tijjanniya Muslim Council of Ghana, one of the largest Islamic groups in the country, has strongly rejected the legitimacy of the recently formed National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG), stating that the body does not represent all Muslims.
In an official letter addressed to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, the Council expressed deep concern over a circulating directive that allegedly designates the NMCG as the sole representative body for Muslims in Ghana. The letter, signed by Imam Hassan on behalf of the Supreme Leader and President of the Tijjanniya Muslim Council, warns that such claims are “unfounded and unacceptable.”
“The Tijjanniya Muslim Council of Ghana had no involvement in the establishment of the National Muslim Conference of Ghana, nor is our Supreme Leader a signatory to its formation,” the statement noted.
The Council has called on President Mahama to intervene and prevent any group from assuming exclusive authority over Muslim representation in the country. The letter warns that allowing a single institution to monopolize Muslim engagement with government could lead to “destabilization” within the community.
The message also carried an appeal to other prominent Imams and Muslim leaders who have aligned themselves with the NMCG, urging them to reconsider their support in order to preserve unity and harmony.
Political and religious observers say this public statement could spark wider conversations around representation, legitimacy, and inclusivity within Ghana’s diverse Muslim population.
As President Mahama settles into his new term, how he responds to this internal religious dispute could set the tone for his engagement with faith-based groups across the nation.
