Global Evangelical Church calls for peace in upcoming elections

The Right Reverend Prosper Samuel Dzomeku, Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church, has called on all political leaders to promote peace as they seek votes in their political campaigns. He said they should live in peace and ensure justice for citizens to emulate.

“In the spirit of peace, politicians should understand that there is one Ghana; therefore, elections are meant to choose leaders, not to cause chaos,” he said.

The Moderator was speaking at the commissioning of 19 pastors into the ministry in Accra on Sunday. The event was themed “A Holy Priesthood,” signifying a consecration to the Lord to serve with purpose. He emphasized that as the upcoming general elections approach, politicians must avoid actions that could compromise the peace of the country before, during, and after the elections.

Reverend Dzomeku urged stakeholders in the electoral process to remain vigilant, fair, and neutral to ensure peace in the country. In his address to the newly ordained pastors, he mentioned that pastors were called to offer sacrifice and worship to the Lord. “As they go out to minister, they must carry a purified heart to preach the holy message, saying ‘you must carry the priesthood in holiness.’”

He encouraged pastors to seek genuine sacrifice from God to meet His expectations, stating that being a pastor was not for financial gain. He also cautioned pastors against demanding unlawful fees for counseling services. “We at the Global Evangelical Church do not charge for counseling,” he added.

He explained that their priestly duties were to sacrifice their time and resources in rendering the services of the Lord. The Moderator tasked pastors to pray for divine guidance and strength to continue spreading the Holy Scriptures.

The pastors commissioned include Foster Kofi Abledjo, Raphael Komla Addo, Confidence Israel Makafui Akpah, Israel Kwame Akrobortu, Michael Kofi Anyomi, Ebenezer Kobla Atichogbe, Selorm Junior Dusu, Dr. Courage Davidson Egbi, Isaac Etornam Kofi Fiaka, Kwabla Geoffrey Gademor, Dr. Alexander Yaw Gattogo, Arnaud Tettey Gozo, and Ibrahim Idris. The remaining pastors were Michael Akakpo Kofi Kudzordzi, Marvelous Lamptey-Tetteh, Francis Kwame Nyavor, Daniel Obuba, Lawrence Mawumenyo Kwashi Senya, and Setor Tamakloe.

Dr. Rev. Courage Davidson Egbi, a newly commissioned minister of the Global Evangelical Church, spoke on behalf of his colleagues, expressing that the training had helped sharpen their skills in administering the gospel.

The Global Evangelical Church aims to bring all believers to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and make a holistic impact on society.