By Emmanuel Nyatsikor
Klefe Kpodzi (V/R), Dec. 3, GNA – Rev. Richard Mawutor Buamah, Klefe District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) has called on the clergy to use the pulpit to propagate messages that would unite the people rather than divide them.
He said such messages should also encourage dialogue, understanding and respect even in the face of divergent opinions.
“By so doing we demonstrate to the world the love of Christ which knows no boundaries,” he noted.
Rev. Buamah stated this at a “Peace Concert” organised by the EPCG, Salem Congregation at Klefe Kpodzi in the Ho Municipality dubbed “promoting peace through music: unity and responsibility ahead of election 2024.”
He advised the clergy to educate their members on the importance of participation in the Electoral process, rejecting violence, and advocating for justice and fairness.
“Let us educate our members on the need for peaceful coexistence and respect for rule of law,” he said.
Rev. Buamah, who is also an Environmental Analyst, called on Ghananians to shy away from hate speech, misinformation or actions that would incite violence.
He reminded Christians that their faith called them to unite and that their trust in God gave them the strength to overcome any challenge.
Rev. Buamah intimated that Ghana’s strength lay in its diversity, adding “peace is not just a deal but a daily commitment which we must all uphold.”
“As Christians we are called to be instruments of peace in our homes, community and the nation as a whole,” he said.
He said as the elections got closer, Ghanaians should demonstrate to the world once again that their differences, whether political affiliation, tribe, religion or opinion would never divide them after the elections.
Rev. Buamah stated that the “peace concert” should not be seen as singing and dancing alone but also a reminder of their vision mandate to be caretakers of God’s creation and epitome of peace especially times that tested their unity.
“This event is not just a celebration of music but a reflection on our collective responsibilities to uphold peace before, during and after the forthcoming general elections,” he noted.
Rev. Buamah told them that as they lifted their voices in praise and sang songs of peace, the melodies should inspire them to reflect on the values of love, tolerance and harmony.
“Music speaks a universal language that transcends political, ethnic and social boundaries,” he said.
Rev. Buamah called on all Christians to fervently pray to God for the nation to come out after the election more united than ever.
GNA