President Akufo-Addo condemns religious division ahead of Dec. 7 polls

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for unity and religious harmony in Ghana, urging citizens to reject divisive rhetoric along religious lines.

Speaking to chiefs, Imams, and residents of Kyebi ahead of the December 7 general elections, the President condemned reports of religious discrimination, particularly statements urging Christians not to vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, because he is Muslim.

“A pastor has said that Christians should not vote for Bawumia because he is a Muslim.

Are Muslims not human beings?” President Akufo-Addo questioned.

“Ghana is a religiously tolerant country, and we have coexisted peacefully for generations.”

The President stressed that religious conflict and strife have no place in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity and harmony.

“We don’t want religious conflict and strife in Ghana.

We want religious harmony,” he declared.

“Those who seek to sow division along religious, ethnic, and tribal lines are nation-wreckers.

Ghana needs people who promote unity and peace, not division.”

President Akufo-Addo urged all citizens to uphold the country’s reputation as a beacon of religious tolerance, calling on Ghanaians to embrace each other regardless of religious or ethnic differences.

Source: Classfmonline.com