General News of Thursday, 25 December 2025Source: GNASheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has passionately appealed to all citizens in possession of illicit weapons to voluntarily surrender them to the authorities. Following the briefing, the Chief Imam accepted the role of an ambassador for the amnesty campaign dubbed,“Silence the Guns, Elevate Ghana”. Speaking through his representative, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, the Chief Imam emphasised that the drive for voluntary surrender of weapons was in the supreme interest of national security and harmony. The Chief Imam has granted permission for the amnesty team to address worshippers at the National Mosque this Friday to further disseminate the message. The Gun Amnesty Programme is a collaborative effort involving multiple state security agencies and civil society organisations, aimed at curbing gun violence and strengthening national security.

Source: GhanaWeb December 25, 2025 13:42 UTC