Religious Leaders Lament Over Corruption

; CHARGES ON POLITICIANS TO COME CLEAN

The Methodist Bishop in charge of Wenchi diocese, Bishop Charles K. Konadu has expressed great disappointment over the alarming rate at which corrupt practices are over shadowing the country.

This is because the out come of such negative practices on the country’s economy is very alarming. For the nation to overcome her numerous economic woes it would be on a safer side for policy makers and other recognized figures in government to take a second look at their dealings and consider Ghana first.

He made this pronouncement during the 4th annual synod of the Wesley society held at the Ebenezer Methodist church, Techiman under the theme ‘the word, holy spirit and evangelism’. Touching on the energy situation in Ghana at the moment, the bishop said it forms part of challenges in life. According to him such adversaries mostly brings out the best in human beings.

Filled with spiritual zeal, Bishop Konadu noted that though the situation is very serious and needs much greater attention from authorities, it should be considered that there is possible solution to every predicament in life. He entreated Ghanaians particularly those who saw the hay days of Akosombo Dam to note how perfectly it worked for Ghanaians at that time and bear with authorities concerned.

He however urged leaders in this country to consider maintenance culture as a very significant tool in governance and respond to that when the need arises. The various religious bodies in Ghana were urged to pray fervently for the nation’s number one energy source to regain her former strength and serve the nation as it used to be.

Bishop Konadu dwelling on tranquility, mutuality and stability said they are reliable tools for nation building therefore the masses should reason with the government and give them the due arena to operate. According to him the various political party heads should lead the crusade for national unity because they are all fighting for one common goal, making the country a better place to live.

He charged on politicians not to allow their ideological differences to disintegrate them because such attitude normally serves as barricades towards national development, adding that all must join the crusade against political rivalry in Ghana. Bishop Konadu further advised politicians to eschew the use of unguarded statement against their opponents describing it as a thing of the past that should not be tolerated at all as the nation celebrates her 50th anniversary. The spiritual father noted that now that Ghana is celebrating her golden jubilee anniversary our thinking, movement, activities and trade as well other viable social mingling must commensurate with our age for the benefit of posterity.

Bishop Konadu commended the traditional leaders for their supportive role to national development. He however expressed great shock over the number of chieftaincy dispute s in Brong Ahafo region. Amidst standing ovation from the congregation, the bishop charged that traditional disputes retard socio-economic development therefore parties involved must come together and burry the hatchet.

On his part the Brong Ahafo regional minister, Ignatious Baffour Awuah entreated Christians to unite under one umbrella. He called on the masses to honour their tax obligation because it is one of the development tools for central government.

Present at the colourful occasion was the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Techiman, Hon. Prince Yaw Donyina.