- The SDA Church emphasizes that observing the Sabbath is a core tenet
- Church leaders are urging the Electoral Commission to consider changing the election date
- The SDA Church highlights its significant contributions to national development
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has reiterated its unwavering stance against compromising its faith for the sake of elections.
Pastor Yaw Asamoah Kwarteng, President of the Central Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, emphasized that while voting is a civic duty, the December 7 election date coincides with the Sabbath, a sacred day for the church.
Speaking on Lawson TV and Radio’s Ghana Se Sen Morning Show maiden edition with Kwame Tanko, Pastor Yaw Asamoah Kwarteng underscored, “Asking an entire church to compromise its faith is a serious matter. We have contributed significantly to nation-building over the years, and compromising our faith would be difficult.”
He reiterated that the SDA Church observes the Sabbath from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, dedicating this time to worship, rest, and spiritual reflection.
Engaging in secular activities, including voting, contradicts their religious beliefs about the sanctity of the Sabbath.
The SDA Church leadership has consistently called for rescheduling the election date to accommodate their members’ religious practices, believing such a change would ensure all citizens, regardless of faith, can fully participate in the democratic process.
Pastor Yaw Asamoah Kwarteng highlighted the vital role churches play in nation-building, emphasizing that adherence to gospel principles can positively transform a country.
