Mahama Calls for Peace Amid Middle East Conflict
Mahama urges prayers and global efforts to restore peace
- Mahama describes Middle East tensions as deeply troubling
- Urges global leaders to intensify efforts toward peace
- Calls on Muslims to pray for peace during Ramadan
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, describing the situation as troubling and urging renewed global efforts to restore peace.
Speaking on Monday, March 16, during an Iftar with members of the Muslim community at the Jubilee House, he called on the international community to intensify diplomatic and peacebuilding measures to end the conflict.
“We are all concerned about what is happening in the Middle East. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is not only affecting the Middle East, but the whole world. We pray that Allah will touch the hearts of everyone involved in this conflict and bring peace to the region,” he stated.
The President further appealed to Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan as a period of reflection and prayer for peace across the world.
He stressed that true religious values—whether in Islam or Christianity—must be reflected through compassion, forgiveness, and respect for human life.
“At a time when many parts of the world are faced with conflict and uncertainty, we must continue to protect the peace Ghana enjoys,” he added.
President Mahama also urged prayers for Ghana, its leadership, and conflict-affected regions globally, with particular focus on the Middle East.
The current crisis escalated following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026, targeting military and nuclear facilities. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli positions and U.S. bases across the Gulf region.
