Osman Nuhu Sharubutu

Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was born to Nuhu Sharubutu and Hajja Ayishatu Abbass at Accra cow-lane in April 1919.[7][8]

Osmanu started his education at home from his father during the day and with his mother at night.[9] Osman was sent to a new learning environment by his father after seeing his devotion for books and knowledge. He was taken to the Kumasi and there became his learning destination. He was taught by Abdullah Dan Tano. He went through Arabic Grammar, Arabic Literature and Texts, Islamic Jurisprudence and Hadiths.[10]

After his studies in Kumasi, he devoted his time in teaching the Muslim youth who want to become Islamic thinkers and scholars. Osman continued the pursuit of knowledge even as a teacher himself.[8]

In 1974, Osman was appointed the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana after discussions were held among Islamic personalities etc.[8]

His appointment was done in consideration of his dedication to teaching Islam. He turned down the offer made to him but he was forced by some Muslim Chiefs to give it a thought.[10]

In 1993, he was appointed the National Chief Imam of Ghana for the Muslim Communities in Ghana.[10]

In November 2020, an ultra-modern sports complex that was built in his community New Fadama, was named after him.[11] Former president Kufour claimed Osman deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the development of Ghana.[12]

In December, he presented an award for being the 'Best Zongo Minister and Muslim Politician for the year 2019/2020 to Mustapha Hamid who was the Minister for Inner Cities and Zongo Development.[13]

• Islam in Ghana
• Wahab Adam
• Afa Seidu
• Sakib Bamba
• Afa Ajura