The Akuapem Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has expressed concern about recent developments in the country which according to the church could jeopardize the nation's peace if not checked.
The church has therefore appealed to all political parties contesting the December polls as well as the general public to ensure peaceful electioneering campaigns devoid of intolerance, provocation, and over-reaction to opponents' views and ideologies.
Reverend Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, Chairperson for Akuapem Presbytery, made the appeal at a press conference at Akropong on Friday to present a communiqué issued by delegates at the just ended Presbytery conference. He said recent reports of violence and chaos, which characterized the just ended biometric registration exercise across the country, was a matter of serious concern.
Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong urged political parties and their candidates to focus on issues rather than attacking personalities, using intemperate language and ethnocentric.
"The relative peace and tranquility we are enjoying now should not be taken for granted as there are areas where troubles are smoldering and may explode" he said. Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong appealed to the government to put their "search lights" on trouble spots and nip in the bud any trouble, which might rear its head.
He appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to create a level playing field for all political parties to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in December. Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong also urged the law enforcement agencies to live up to expectation and deal with people who would try to foment trouble irrespective of their political affiliation.
He commended the media on its watchdog role in deepening democracy in Ghana since the beginning of the forth republic. He however expressed worry with mediocrity, unprofessionalism and lack of balanced reportage, which sometimes characterized the operations of some media networks both print and electronic.
Source: GNA
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