By James Esuon
Agona Swedru (C/R), April 06, GNA – Reverend Father Paul Peprah, Head of Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Church at Agona Swedru, has admonished politicians to use state resources entrusted to them to cater for the poor and vulnerable in society.
Father Peprah said the people of Ghana voted to give political power to leaders to govern the nation and reduce their social and economic difficulties.
He, however, lamented that as soon as power was handed over to them, some politicians rather enjoyed the “national booty” with their families and cronies, leaving many citizens in abject poverty.
Father Peprah expressed these concerns in an interview after delivering a message to congregants to mark the Easter celebration at Agona Swedru in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region.
He noted that politicians were mandated to effectively manage state resources to cushion the poor and vulnerable.
He therefore appealed to policymakers and implementers to prioritise the plight of ordinary people and address their challenges with commitment and compassion.
Father Peprah added that it was God who touched the hearts of the majority to vote and entrust leadership positions in sectors such as the economy, education, and roads to them.
He also cautioned the youth to shun hard drugs and instead commit their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ while pursuing their education and other meaningful endeavours.
Touching on the Easter season, Father Peprah said: “Our Lord Jesus suffered a painful death on the cross to pay the price for mankind’s iniquity, transgression, and sin.”
He urged Christians to demonstrate genuine love in reciprocation, stressing that many had recently turned a deaf ear to spiritual values and focused more on material gains.
Father Peprah further admonished Christians to eschew immorality and other lifestyles that render the suffering of Christ meaningless.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish,” he said, urging all to give their lives to Christ.
Mr Ernest Mensah Amegashie, President of Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Swedru, also called on the youth to abstain from hard drugs, noting that such behaviour could negatively affect their future wellbeing.
He said the Church had outlined activities for Easter Monday, including indoor games such as ludu, ampe, draughts, and a food bazaar, to keep the youth engaged and discourage them from visiting inappropriate places.
He further encouraged members of the Church to uphold their faith and reflect on the love demonstrated by Jesus Christ through His sacrifice on the cross.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey /Audrey Dekalu