NDC, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo mourn Maulvi Wahab Adam

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President J.A Kufuor and the 2012 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo Addo, have expressed their condolences to the Ahmadi Muslim Mission in Ghana following the death of its Ameer and Missionary in charge, Maulvi Wahab Adam.

In separate statements, they also extended their condolences to the family of Maulvi Adam, especially his wife and children who are at the centre of grief and mourning, the Ahmadis in Ghana and the entire Muslim community across the globe.   

NDC mourns 

According to a message signed by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, General Secretary of  NDC, Maulvi Adam was among the highly respected clerics whose character and conduct helped re-establish Islam on firm footing in Ghana.

He said Maulvi Adam was  a great counsellor with a passion for the enhancement of religion and education as vital for the country’s socio-economic and political development.

Maulvi Adam, he said, could also be fondly remembered for his interest in the peace, development and consolidation of democracy in Ghana that culminated in his consistent and active participation in fora and programmes that offered platforms for the education of the citizenry on issues of multi-party system of governance.  

‘’No wonder he won the admiration and respect of Professor J.E. Mills while he was President and leader of the NDC, and subsequently appointed him as a  member of the Ghana Peace Council,” Mr Asiedu Nketia stated. 

Prez Kufuor

Former President Kufuor expressed shock and sorrow at the passing of Maulvi Adam last Sunday.

“The Ameer was a friend and a man with a great sense for fair play. He did not only preach peace, he practised it and  sought to bring balance in all that he did and won the respect of all who came into contact with him,”  President Kufuor stated.

A statement signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Frank Agyekum, said it was those qualities that made the former President to appoint him to serve on the National Reconciliation Commission and later on the National Peace Council.

“In both instances, he discharged his duties creditably and admirably. No wonder he was made Companion of the Order of the Volta, one of the highest civil awards of honour in our country,” he said.

The statement said his passing was a great loss not only to the Ahmadi Mission in Ghana but also the worldwide movement of which he was held in great esteem.

“Ghana has lost a religious leader of great eminence. May Allah grant him peaceful rest,”  the message concluded. - GNA

Akufo Addo

A presidential hopeful for the 2016 elections on the ticket of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo,  expressed shock at the news of the passing of “a great religious figure of  the country.”.

The nation, Nana Akufo-Addo said, was indebted to him for his many years of service and dedication to the country, and the profound contribution he made to its spiritual and moral welfare.

 A statement signed by Nana Akufo-Addo said a few months ago, when “I was in London, Maulvi Adam was kind enough to invite me to attend a conference of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, which proved to be an interesting experience for me’’.

The statement further said Maulvi Adam and Nana Akufo-Addo always had a good personal and working relationship and as Attorney General, Nana Akufo-Addo had the privilege of recommending him to President Kufuor for appointment as a member of the National Reconciliation Commission which was set up to heal the wounds of the nation after decades of military rule.

According to the statement, he excelled in the work of the commission.

Expressing sincere condolences and sympathies  to his family and all Ahmadi Muslims across the country and the world,’ the statement said, “Ghana has lost a most illustrious son.”