In a microcosm of the wider al-Qaeda-IS rivalry, his appointment has been cheered by al-Qaeda's supporters while rival IS supporters have cast doubt on his jihadist credentials.
Al-Qaeda akyitaafoɔ ani agye sɛ wɔayi no sɛ kannifoɔ, ɛnna IS akyitaafoɔ nso sɛ wɔnnye ne Jihad ho abɔdin ntom.