Day: April 3, 2024

Pastor Joseph K. Ofori Agyemang, Madina Area Group Pastor, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has called on political parties and their leadership to demonstrate a high level of tolerance to ensure peace in Ghana.

‘In the spirit of peace, politicians should understand that there is only one Ghana, and that elections are meant to choose leaders,’ he said.

‘It must not become an avenue for conflict and bloodshed, rather, comportment and civility must be the guiding principles in our campaign.’

Pastor Ofori Agyemang was speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Monday at the end of the Ministry’s five-day Easter Retreat at Madina, on the theme: ‘All Sufficient Jesus.’

He stressed the need for Ghanaians to reflect on the extreme partisanship that had resulted in the polarization of the country and contribute to eschewing such tendencies in order not to compromise the peace.

‘As the country approaches the general election in December, all must resolve to eschew tendencies that could compromise the peace of t
he country before, during and after the elections.’

Pastor Ofori Agyeman urged stakeholders in the election process to remain fair and neutral.

‘The Electoral Commission must be manifestly seen to be a fair and neutral umpire in all the processes leading to, during and after the elections,’ he said.

He charged the security agencies to be professional and impartial to engender trust before, during and after the process.

He urged political parties and their followers to avoid intemperate and abusive languages in their electioneering since such may jeopardize the peace the nation yearns for.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Builsa South Constituency, in the Upper East Region, Dr Clement Abasinaab Apaak, has assured his constituents of his unflinching effort to improve their livelihoods.

He noted that it was his responsibility to help them in various aspects so that they would acquire skills for decent jobs and work to earn income for their upkeep and maintain their family dignity.

‘I will never relent on my responsibilities,’ he told his Constituents at a ceremony at Fumbisi to present start-up kits to 113 youth, to enable them undergo training in various disciplines.

He said the gesture was a continuation of the support he had over the years offered to them, saying ‘By the grace of God, after 2025, I will do more because the thought of our sons and daughters in Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, carrying loads and are victims of abuse has to stop.’

Dr Apaak, who is seeking re-election, emphasised that he would continue to support the youth in the area who wanted to pursue formal education and t
hose with the interest to learn skilled training, to check the incidence of migration to urban centres.

‘I have always been very passionate about what I can do to help improve the lives of others, and that is what brought me into politics. Politics is not a bad social activity.

‘Politics is present in our daily lives, but the politics that is used for bad; to destroy, segregate, discriminate and underrate is what we don’t want. What we are doing here today is an indication of what politics should be about,’ the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, said.

Dr Apaak said his major concern was about his people, and how he could work to resolve their needs amid the economic challenges in the country.

He acknowledged that he was the hope of his Constituents who looked up to him as the MP for the area, saying despite the current economic challenges, he would continue to find ingenious ways to solve their challenges.

‘Although I don’t have much, when God grants me the mercy and the privilege
, I will do more, and that is exactly what I am doing today and will continue to do,’ he said.

Dr Apaak urged the Constituents to vote massively for Mr John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and himself in the Election 2024.

Mr Jonathan Abdallah Salifu, the Regional Communications Officer of the NDC, said the MP had contributed significantly to public discourse on education, which was a fundamental component of nation building, and urged Constituents to retain him in Parliament.

He said there was clear economic hardship in the country and appealed to them to vote the NDC under the leadership of Mr Mahama back into power to enable them to implement the ’24-hour economy,’ where businesses and services would extend beyond the traditional eight-hour framework.

That, he said, would create more job opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth and boost the economy.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Alan Kyerematen, the Founder of the Movement for Change and presidential hopeful for the 2024 elections, has called on Christians to vote for a leader akin to Christ’s characteristics to lead the nation.

He said it was important to elect a Christian leader, who embodied Christ-like qualities, to steer the nation towards transformation.

Mr Kyerematen made the call in a message at the Church of Pentecost, Dr Wyatt Assembly at Accra Newtown, during the Easter celebration.

He commended the Church for its significant contribution to the country and urged the faithful to utilise their collective influence to determine who became the nation’s next leader.

‘Leadership transcends party affiliations,’ he said, and positioned himself as a transformative candidate, promising a leadership reminiscent of Christ’s assurance to sinners.

Mr Kyerematen underscored the nation’s responsibility to elect a leader who would inspire hope and usher in positive change with over 70 per cent of the population identifying as Chri
stians.

He drew a biblical prophecy, particularly Ezekiel’s vision of God establishing His kingdom on earth and invoked divine guidance in the electoral process.

The presidential hopeful implored the faithful to pray for a leader after God’s own heart, emphasising the need for integrity, honesty, and servant leadership.

The former Minister of Trade and Industry appealed to the congregation to pray for him while urging them to support him, as he described himself as the chosen instrument for Ghana’s transformation.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Tuesday welcomed Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Ghana at the Kotoka International Airport.

The Kenyan President is on a three-day State visit to Ghana to strengthen diplomatic, trade and commerce ties between Ghana and Kenya.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to host the Kenyan President at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, for bilateral talks.

‘I wish Mr. President a happy stay,’Dr Bawumia wrote on his Facebook page.

Source: Ghana News Agency