By Charles Ampong
The Head Pastor of the Caravan of Prayer Outreach Ministry at Gyinyase in the Asokwa Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Apostle Johnson Ackah Braimah, has bemoaned the violence and turmoil that broke out after the 2024 general election.
According to him, it needs to be addressed with immediate effect to ensure the needed peace in the country.
He said such actions are unacceptable and go against the ultimate values of peace, unity and respect for life.
Apostle Ackah Braimah
Apostle Braimah told this paper that the need for Ghanaians to help preserve peace that has been the defining feature of the country’s democratic processes cannot be overemphasised. The advice has come after Ghana had democratically elected a new President, but there have been reports of seizing state properties by the allies and sympathisers of the incoming government.
He explained that using violence and destruction to express political disapproval damages society’s most vulnerable citizens and also threatens democracy.
According to Apostle Braimah, the role of leaders goes beyond seeking power. “It involves guiding your followers with wisdom, promoting peace and ensuring the well-being of every Ghanaian,” he added.
He said in order to maintain justice and safeguard peace, the security agencies must be firm in their action against troublemakers and treat them like criminals, regardless of their political affiliations.
He said the newly elected government needed a sound mind to work for the interest of the nation and any attempt to thwart its plans must seriously be uprooted.
In his special Christmas message, Apostle Braimah urged all Ghanaians to make the celebration Christ-centred but not a funfair.
“The season is a time for spiritual renewal and joyful anticipation as well as a period to reflect on Christ’s hope, peace and promise of reconciliation,” he stressed.
He said Jesus Christ is a peacemaker, forgiver of sins, kind, etc. Therefore, as his true followers, we must also ensure that we abide by all these guiding principles.
