Bishop Charles Agyin Asare, a renowned evangelist, and presiding Bishop of the Word Miracle Church International has admonished Ghanaians to desist from participating in any form of violence to demonstrate their unflinching support to their preferred political parties as well as to communicate their choice of preferred candidates.
He advised Ghanaians to reject politicians who incite their supporters to commit deadly crimes to give room for anarchy which would push their ascension to the presidential or parliamentary seats.
He made this comment when he addressed his congregation last Sunday April 29.
The sermon which was also telecast live on TV3 network was full of admonition to politicians ahead of the 2012 general elections. Bishop Agyin Asare cited American as worthy of emulation.
He explained that during the presidential race between Al-gore and George Bush in November, 2000, the former was the preferred choice of the Americans but the tables overturned and Bush was declared a winner. He said instead of the Americans protesting violently to express their disappointment, they accepted the verdict and carried on with their lives.
The Bishop added that it is not godly and morally right for anyone to die for another person to become president.
“No one should die for someone to become president” he said.
Bishop Agyin Asare also advised politicians to be tolerant and accept the views of their opponents for peace to prevail because Ghana is bigger than any political party or individual.
He recounted the Activities of Boko Haram, an Islamic militant group in Nigeria who are eradicating Christians with the aim of making the country an Islamic State.
He prayed against any spirit of Boko Haram who would desire to destroy Ghanaians during the elections.
It will be recalled that Nana Akufo-Addo declared “all-die-be-die” war cry ahead of the 2012 general elections, implying that the NPP will use all means possible to win power. He had previously warned that if the results of this year’s election do not favour him and the NPP, the party would ensure that Ghana suffers violence.
The “all-die-be-die” rant reduced Nana Akufo- Addo from a viable alternative to the Mills-led government to a desperate loser seeking to appeal to the worse instinct of Ghanaians.
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