Mustapha Hamid

Mustapha Abdul-Hamid is a Ghanaian politician and lecturer. He is a former chief executive officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Quotes Some scholars have long argued that as scientific knowledge improves, the concept of God will gradually recede from human consciousness and will ultimately become a rumour. While we may still be far away from that future, I worry that the actions and inactions of the representatives of God will actually speed up the coming of the day, when God will become a rumour. Piety in Islam is a continuous process and not just something you practice during this month and let go of when Ramadan is over. Speaking to the Muslim community To achieve piety, we must make a conscious effort to live in compliance with the same values that make us good Muslims in this Holy Month. Often, you find people putting up their best conduct in Ramadan only to go back to being what they were before it. If we want to maintain the relationship we have built with Allah, then it is incumbent on us to strive to keep our godliness even after the period of fasting. “When I considered the vice chair position, I realised it was viable. Even without an extensive campaign, I believed it was achievable. At the very least, I would still be among the top ranks of the leadership. It made strategic sense to me. “The vice chairmanship places you at the decision-making table. You become part of the group that runs the party on a daily basis, involved in key internal decisions and strategy discussions. That level of access was very important to me. “The steering committee is responsible for the day-to-day affairs of the party. It includes the Chairman, Vice Chairmen, and other key officers. Being part of it means you are consistently involved in leadership decisions. That is where the real work of the party happens. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid explains why he entered NPP Vice Chair race “The fact that I am the only person to whom attacks are directed among a crowded field of contestants shows that there is a clear recognition that I am the man to beat. “I have been given a higher calling because there is no better service than service to your people. I am a Muslim and our scriptures tell us that we have been created solely for the purpose of worship, in other words, to worship the Almighty Allah. Therefore, there is no better service to the Almighty Allah than service to a community that is largely inhabited by Muslims. External links Category: Living people