Islamic cleric Sheikh Abdul Malik Maiga has publicly urged President John Dramani Mahama to consider converting to Islam. This call came during a Jummah sermon delivered on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kasoa, located in the Awutu Senya East municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. Sheikh Maiga presented the suggestion as a means for President Mahama to deepen his spiritual connection with Allah and to continue receiving divine favor, which he believes has marked the President's political journey.

Addressing the congregants, Sheikh Maiga underscored his belief that Almighty Allah specifically chose President Mahama to lead Ghana at this crucial juncture in the nation’s history. He asserted that this divine selection was intended for the benefit of Ghanaian citizens, allowing them to gain from Mahama’s notable leadership qualities and extensive political experience acquired over the years. The cleric highlighted Mahama’s non-traditional ascension to the presidency in 2012 following the passing of President Atta Mills, describing it as clear evidence of Allah’s special favor and intervention. He also framed Mahama’s potential electoral comeback in 2024, after losing power in 2016, as further testimony to providential design.

Sheikh Maiga explicitly stated, “Allah has truly shown His mercy and favour upon President Mahama. His political trajectory and the circumstances of his rise are a testament to divine intervention. It is only fitting that, to continue enjoying this divine favour, he considers embracing Islam.” The cleric expressed hope for a future where President Mahama would voluntarily convert to Islam, viewing this as a significant spiritual advancement that would align him more closely with divine blessings. He also appealed to all Ghanaians to pray for this transformation, envisioning a Ghana where its leaders embody the virtues of faith and spirituality, particularly as the nation observes its Republic Day with a dedicated day of prayer.

This public appeal by Sheikh Maiga highlights the significant intersection of faith and public life within Ghana’s political discourse. As of the time of reporting, there has been no immediate response issued by the Presidency or the National Democratic Congress regarding the cleric’s remarks.