The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, hosted the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in Juapong during a special visit to the constituency.

The 106-year-old cleric was warmly received by the people of North Tongu, where he offered special prayers and shared words of wisdom and unity with the community.

Mr. Ablakwa expressed profound gratitude to the Chief Imam for his continuous spiritual leadership and his role in promoting peace, religious harmony, and national development.

“North Tongu is deeply honoured and grateful to His Eminence for his special prayers and exceptionally wise guidance, which can only come from such a revered and experienced spiritual leader,” the Minister said.

During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa also announced new educational initiatives targeted at expanding access and improving opportunities for children within Zongo and underserved communities in the constituency.

Among the interventions is the construction of a new basic school to serve the growing Juapong community and a 40% increase in scholarships for students from Zongo communities.

He explained that the educational support forms part of a broader plan to promote inclusivity, empower youth, and strengthen human capital development across North Tongu.

 

The visit of the Chief Imam to Juapong was described by many residents as historic, symbolising interfaith respect and national unity.