Im confident, comfortable getting closer to Christians Bawumia [Video]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Ghanaians of diverse faith and religions to live together peacefully to promote national unity.

During a meeting with clergy members in the Northern Region, Dr. Bawumia said he feels comfortable and confident associating with Christians, which he believes is endorsed by the Holy Prophet Mohammed’s teachings.

“I don’t think that being a true Muslim means that you cannot get close to Christians. Prophet Mohammed said to the Muslims that of all the religions and faiths of this world, Muslims should get closer to the Christians. That is what the Prophet Mohammed said and so I am very much comfortable and confident in getting close to Christians. My brothers and sister are Christians and I cannot say that I will not get close to them,” he said.

Dr. Bawumia further emphasized the importance of maintaining the peaceful coexistence that …