Proposal to Build National Shrine by Prince Mba

The President of Forum for Equity, Human Rights Non-Governmental Organization, Prince Bagnaba Mba, ahas suggested that the government should consider constructing a National Shrine for Worshippers of African Traditional Religion.

According to him, this would create a religious balance and serve as a tourist center for both domestic and international visitors.

Mr. Mba also noted that Ghana already has a National Mosque, and the National Cathedral is under construction in Accra. Therefore, the construction of a National Shrine would help strike a balance and portray Ghana as a religiously tolerant country.

In a conversation with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mba emphasized the need for peaceful co-existence in the country and stated that the construction of a National Shrine could be a powerful way of nurturing peace and religion in Ghana.

He further stated that the government should provide land for the establishment of the National Shrine, which should consist of altars from the sixteen geographical zones and regions of the country.

Mr. Mba also pointed out that religion has been used as a weapon to enslave Africans, making them second-class citizens even in their original homeland. The National Shrine would provide an opportunity for study and research on the significance of traditional religious practices and appreciation. It could also be used as a center for oath-swearing of public officials to ensure honesty and accountability.

According to Mr. Mba, the National Shrine would attract global tourists, including black brothers and sisters from the USA, Europe, and the Caribbean, and traditional worship would serve as an opportunity to showcase the beauty of African culture.

He further stated that the hypocrisy of nocturnal consultation of traditional religious practitioners would be a thing of the past, and the National Shrine would be a symbol of Ghana’s religious tolerance and inclusiveness.