Regional News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBono Regional Chief Imam, Imam Baaba Seidu Haidara, has appealed to Muslim girls and young women to refrain from body enhancements, wearing make-ups and engaging in promiscuous behaviour as the 2026 Ramadan season draws to a close. During an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani on Sunday March 15, 2026, during the inauguration of a rehabilitated mosque at the Sunyani Night Market, Imam Haidara said such practices were inconsistent with Islamic teachings and risked exposing the religion to public ridicule. He argued that pre-marital sexual activities and certain body adornments represented foreign influences that undermined the moral values upheld by Islam. Men’s constant body-shaming pushes women toward BBL procedures - ActressBeyond addressing the conduct of young women, the Chief Imam raised concerns over rising indiscipline among Muslim youth. Imam Haidara commended Alhaji Issaka-Issa, the mosque benefactor and Bono Regional Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, for funding the renovations, which included modern air conditioners and ceiling fans to create a more comfortable environment for worshippers.

Source: GhanaWeb March 16, 2026 15:04 UTC