Chief Imam of Ghana


Chief Imam of Ghana is a de facto title for the highest Muslim religious authority in Ghana.
Chief Imam marked his 100th birthday on April 23, 2019

Role

Not necessarily leader of any Islamic sect, holder of the office represents the Ghanaian Muslim community in national affairs, build bridges between the country's many faiths and "support development programmes that sensitize people to their social responsibilities".

Succession controversies

There have been calls for Government of Ghana to give constitutional backing to the Chief Imam's office; as of January 2016, no major initiative has begun to look into the process.

List of incumbents