Zaeem Abdul Wadud Harun, President of Tijjaniya Muslims of Ghana, has called for efforts to maintain and consolidate stability in Africa, as the world is challenged by the culture of terrorism.

"Meaningful stability in Africa would lay the foundation for good governance and put the continent on a strategic position to compete with others in global governance and development", contends the Leader of Tijjaniya Sufi Order in Ghana.

Shaikh Abdul Wadud Harun makes this call in an interview in Chota, Niger, where he and his entourage are currently for a Maulud initiated by the late Grand Shaikh Abubakar of the former French Colony.

Justifying his call, Zaeem Abdul Wadud refers to modern trends in the dynamics of international politics and governance. He explains that in the face of globalization, continents and sub-continents can only survive on the strength of stability.

"Indeed, as Europe, America, and Asia make strides in education, science, and technology, Africa cannot afford to spend precious energy and time on conflict management. This implies that we must be proactive to peace and stability rather than reactive to violence and instability", he emphasizes.

In the view of the eminent Shaikh-cum-Imam, stability on the African continent is a responsibility of all Africans: the rulers and the masses.

He appeals to African leaders to ensure justice and unity on the continent. These values, he says, are fundamental to stability and development in Africa.

The National Leader of Tijjaniya Muslims in Ghana reminds African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of the need to actualize their agenda of free movement of persons, goods, and services on the continent.

This, he contends, will accelerate the integration efforts of the continental and regional bodies.

"In dealing with one another, we African citizens too must dismantle the structures of racism, tribalism, and nepotism and raise high the flags of unity, love, and solidarity. That is the best way we can develop the continent as one people of a common destiny", he concludes

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