New Nsutam (E/R), Oct. 18, GNA – A Reverend Minister at an intercession programme at New Nsutam in the Eastern Region on Friday asked churches to pray for peace to reign in Ghana and the Sub-Region, so that the Almighty God would wipe the bitterness and sorrow that has engulfed the country.
Rev. Dr. J.K. Amoh, Founder and Leader of the Hand for Christ Mission International, also asked those appointed to high positions to go on their knees, to enable God to shower blessings on the country for violence free general elections in December 2020.
According to him, it is only when Ghanaians have aspired to moral uprightness and their spiritual upliftment pleases God that he will continue to support a president who uses the will of God to rule the people.
He noted; “Morally upright leaders will eschew corrupt practices, avoid waste of resources and use the state resources for the benefit of all”, so that the end result would be a fair and equitable society.
The Minister of Gospel used the programme to advise contestants of the December up-coming general election to endeavour to refrain from the use of hate, abusive and threatening languages, adding, such languages have the tendency to create chaos and confusion in the country.
He denounced the canker of greed, hatred and acts of undermining efforts of leaders that were creeping into the Ghanaian society, noting that, those negative tendencies retarded progress and development required for sustainable growth.
He therefore, reiterated the call for peace and reconciliation in the country and the Sub-Region and advised public officials to adhere to high standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
Rev. Dr. Amoh admonished civil society, religious groups and other benevolent organizations to exercise their civic responsibilities towards helping in nation building, and cautioned the citizenry to respect the national constitution and the national flag.
He said most people thought shelter, food, education and health, were the sole responsibility of the government and explained that it was a shared duty which everyone had a role to play.
Rev. Dr. Amoh said the church was not behind or against a particular party in the country, but was only concerned about some political parties using innocent people to cause unnecessary tension during elections.
He said the youth had a task to forbid indecency and contribute to national development and urged them to use their priorities right and develop a holistic approach to education, to understand virtues and moral values, instead of being lured to cause mayhem.
He asked the media to exhibit balanced reportage in election campaigns and also urged media practitioners to use the pluralism in the industry to explain to the outside world the good image of the country.
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