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| Abossey Okai Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Abossey Okai, Greater Accra Region |
| Country | Ghana |
  Shown within Ghana | |
 Interactive map of Abossey Okai Central Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 5°33′29″N 0°13′48″W / 5.55817°N 0.23007°W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Mosque |
| Groundbreaking | November 9, 1969 |
| Completed | c. 1970s |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 2 |
The Abossey Okai Central Mosque, also known as the Accra Central Mosque, is a mosque in the Abossey Okai community of Accra, Ghana. Constructed in the 1970s, the mosque was established to cater to the Muslim community in Abossey Okai and neighboring areas such as Sabon Zango.[1][2]
In the 1980s, a pivotal shift occurred when the Central Mosque at the central market in Makola was burned and demolished by the then president of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings to pave way for the construction of the Rawlings Park. Subsequently, the Abossey Okai Mosque assumed the role of the central mosque for Accra. This transition positioned it as a key institution for the broader Muslim community in the capital city.[3][4]
For a significant period, the Abossey Okai Mosque served as the venue for Friday prayers led by the Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.[5][6]
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