Identifier
Created
Classification
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08ACCRA741
2008-06-10 16:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Accra
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR BRIDGEWATER PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON
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UNCLAS ACCRA 000741
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DEPT FOR AF/FO AND AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV GH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR BRIDGEWATER PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON
GHANA'S CHIEF IMAM
UNCLAS ACCRA 000741
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/FO AND AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV GH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR BRIDGEWATER PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON
GHANA'S CHIEF IMAM
1.(U) Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater paid a farewell call
June 9 on Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sarabutu, Ghana's National Chief
Imam, and his aides. The meeting provided an opportunity for
the participants to reflect on the positive relations between
the Embassy and Ghana's Muslim leaders.
2. (U) Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater, accompanied by the
Acting DCM and POLOFF, met with National Chief Imam Sheikh
Nuhu Sarabutu at the Imam's suburban Accra office. The Chief
Imam, speaking through an interpreter, described as a
"special friendship" his relationship with Ambassador
Bridgewater and the Embassy. The Imam thanked the Ambassador
for her assistance and attention to Ghana's Muslim community.
The Imam noted that the Ambassador never hesitated to invite
him and other Muslim leaders to Embassy events, something he
clearly appreciated. He said that the relationship with the
Embassy strengthened ties between Ghana's Muslim community
and the United States and expressed his hope that these ties
would continue under Ambassador Bridgewater's successor. The
Ambassador thanked the Imam for sharing his sentiments, and
answered that strong relations would continue between the
Embassy, the Imam and the Muslim community.
3.(SBU) COMMENT. Ghana's Muslim community and the Embassy do
enjoy good relations, based on continued contacts and
outreach efforts. Embassy staff members seldom experience any
hostility from Ghana's Muslim leadership. Ghana's Muslims
number about 12% of the total population and include large
Sunni, Ahmadiyya and Sufi contingents. The Embassy enjoys
warm relations with the entire community through ongoing
contact and outreach efforts. The Chief Imam's frequent
participation in Embassy events such as Ramadan outreach and
the commissioning of the new Embassy reflects support for
this partnership at the highest level. COMMENT.
BROWN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/FO AND AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV GH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR BRIDGEWATER PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON
GHANA'S CHIEF IMAM
1.(U) Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater paid a farewell call
June 9 on Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sarabutu, Ghana's National Chief
Imam, and his aides. The meeting provided an opportunity for
the participants to reflect on the positive relations between
the Embassy and Ghana's Muslim leaders.
2. (U) Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater, accompanied by the
Acting DCM and POLOFF, met with National Chief Imam Sheikh
Nuhu Sarabutu at the Imam's suburban Accra office. The Chief
Imam, speaking through an interpreter, described as a
"special friendship" his relationship with Ambassador
Bridgewater and the Embassy. The Imam thanked the Ambassador
for her assistance and attention to Ghana's Muslim community.
The Imam noted that the Ambassador never hesitated to invite
him and other Muslim leaders to Embassy events, something he
clearly appreciated. He said that the relationship with the
Embassy strengthened ties between Ghana's Muslim community
and the United States and expressed his hope that these ties
would continue under Ambassador Bridgewater's successor. The
Ambassador thanked the Imam for sharing his sentiments, and
answered that strong relations would continue between the
Embassy, the Imam and the Muslim community.
3.(SBU) COMMENT. Ghana's Muslim community and the Embassy do
enjoy good relations, based on continued contacts and
outreach efforts. Embassy staff members seldom experience any
hostility from Ghana's Muslim leadership. Ghana's Muslims
number about 12% of the total population and include large
Sunni, Ahmadiyya and Sufi contingents. The Embassy enjoys
warm relations with the entire community through ongoing
contact and outreach efforts. The Chief Imam's frequent
participation in Embassy events such as Ramadan outreach and
the commissioning of the new Embassy reflects support for
this partnership at the highest level. COMMENT.
BROWN