Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu (born 23 April 1919) is a Ghanaian Islamic cleric who currently serves as the Chief Imam of Ghana,[2][3][4][5] as well as a member of the National Peace Council.
He is also the founder of the Dr. Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund (The SONSETFund) and the Islamic Peace and Security Council of Ghana (IPASEC).
[8] In 1974, Sharubutu was appointed the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana after discussions were held among Islamic personalities etc.
[13] In May 2021, Godfred Dame stated that Sharubutu plays an important role in ensuring the country is a beacon of human rights in Africa.
[17] Former president Kufour claimed Osman deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the development of Ghana.
[27][28] In August 2022, Osman constructed and commissioned a mosque and an Islamic school at Ablekuma-Joma in the Greater Accra Region.