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Ablekuma North Election Rerun Violence: conduct prompt, transparent investigations – Catholic Bishops urge Government
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The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has strongly condemned the violence that occurred during the recent election rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency, calling on the government to take immediate steps to ensure justice is served.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 22, and signed by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops urged the state to carry out prompt, thorough, and transparent investigations into the incident and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable.
“We unequivocally condemn all forms of electoral violence, especially the brutalisation of citizens, including journalists,Such acts violate human dignity and threaten the foundation of our democracy” the statement said.
The Bishops stressed that impunity should not be allowed to fester, as it undermines public trust and promotes a culture of lawlessness.
They called on the government to implement the recommendations of past commissions of enquiry into electoral violence, so that Ghana can learn from the past and make necessary reforms.
According to the conference, elections are not a show of power but a platform for sharing ideas.
They appealed to political parties and their supporters to exercise restraint and put the nation’s peace above partisan interests.
The Bishops also urged the Electoral Commission to deepen engagement with stakeholders to build public confidence in the electoral process.
They called on the security services to act with professionalism and fairness when dealing with election-related conflicts.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
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