Speak Peace, Not Prophecies – Akufo-Addo’s Call to Clergy Ahead of Elections
President urges religious leaders to promote respect and unity during the electoral season
- Akufo-Addo urges clergy to prevent members from predicting election outcome
- The president highlights the need for political parties and religious leaders to avoid divisive language
- Akufo-Addo underscores that peaceful elections are vital for democracy
President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on religious leaders to rein in those among them who are forecasting the results of the upcoming December 7 elections.
Speaking through Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng at the “Agent of Peace” Campaign hosted by the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council on November 3, 2024, he stressed the importance of maintaining decorum and respect during this crucial electoral period.
The president warned both political parties and religious figures against using divisive language and making premature claims of victory, emphasizing the need for unity as Ghana approaches the 2024 general elections.
He highlighted the nation’s progress as a democracy and the necessity for respectful political dialogue, urging an end to incendiary language that could heighten tensions and mislead voters.
“Democracy demands more than just elections; it requires genuine electoral processes to establish legitimacy and peacefully transfer political power,” he noted.
Akufo-Addo reminded all Ghanaians of the lessons learned from past elections and the importance of fostering an environment free from provocative rhetoric.
He urged the clergy to actively discourage any member predicting election outcomes before a single vote is cast.
