President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has warned Muslims to be wary of extremists who would seek to take them down the path towards violence by manipulating the scriptures of their religion.

The President, speaking during the Eid-ul Fitr celebration held at the Independence Square in Accra, warned that religion was a ‘double edged sword’ which could be utilised for both good and bad and that devout Muslims have to watch out for those trying to take them down the wrong path.

“I believe that inasmuch as religion is functional and helps us to cope with the uncertainties of life, so is it dysfunctional. Religion is a double edged sword that can also be invoked for destructive purposes.” Nana Akufo-Addo said.

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“Consequently, I urge all Ghanaian Muslims to be weary of ideologues that may pervert a beautiful religion like Islam for selfish and destructive ends,” he added.

Ghana has, by and large, been free from the radicalisation hitting other African countries such as Nigeria and which is causing havoc all over the world.