By Benjamin Akoto
Sunyani, Oct 02, GNA – Apostle Solomon Adu Berko, the Sunyani Area Head of the Apostles Continuation Church International, has cautioned the clergy against election prophecies and predictions in the run-up of the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections.
He said those predictions that favoured particular political parties undermined the integrity and credibility of the General Elections.
Apostle Berko noted that the clergy remained a role model in society and embodiment of the people and asked them to avoid tendencies that could undermine the outcome of the elections.
Apostle Berko gave the caution when he interacted with Mr Christopher Owusu Marco, a Peace Volunteer of the National Peace Council during a visit to the church in Sunyani.
He advised the clergy to be guarded in order not to be swayed as humans, in taking sides and supporting particular candidates and political parties openly, saying that often lead to those election prophecies and predictions.
Apostle Berko also advised the youth not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians and cause trouble, disturb peace and mar the elections.
Addressing the congregation, Mr Marco implored Ghanaians to remain united in the run-up of the December 7, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
He highlighted the relevance of national unity and urged everybody to bury political differences and contribute to consolidating the gains of the country’s fledgling democracy.
Regardless of the outcome of the December 7, polls, Mr Marco said it was imperative for the Ghanaians to forge ahead in unity for the purposes of development.
Affectionately known as “Ghanaba”, Mr Marco said he had been a volunteer and a nationwide walker of peace since 2008 and advised political parties and their followers to always resort to dialogue in finding solutions to their grievances.
He also called for tolerance, and adherence to the electoral laws for a peaceful and incident-free General Election.
Mr. Marco said building a resilient society was based on cooperation and mutual respect and advised Ghanaians to embrace a culture of peace in ensuring that the outcome of the December polls reflected on the will of the people devoid of tension, intimidation and fear.
He said the outcome of the Election 2024 would determine whether Ghana was indeed the beacon of democracy, saying democracy was not just winning elections, but also constructing a society where every voice was valued and heard.
Mr Marco called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to also ensure that the elections were conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner that would produce a result acceptable to all election stakeholders.
GNA