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Religious bodies told to resist temptation of partisan politics
The Head of the Etherean Mission Church, Mr Ishmael Tetteh, has called for collaboration among inter-faith religious bodies to create a harmonious and development-focused political environment.
Additionally, he called for a united front, ahead of the December 7 general election, towards a peaceful and progressive future.
Mr Tetteh made the call at this year’s Planetary Liberation Day (PLD) event held over the weekend at the Etherean Mission Church International in Accra under the theme, ‘Inter – Faith Collaboration for Peaceful Election.’
He explained that the inter-faith collaboration among religious bodies in the country, when pursued as a national agenda would provide a unified vision for Ghana’s development, and foster cooperation among political parties and religious bodies.
Furthermore, Mr Tetteh said such agenda would define the nation’s goals, timelines, and required social and spiritual education.
Mr Tetteh stated that a national ‘Think Tank’ comprising seasoned politicians, scientists, ministers, and civil society representatives would identify and promote Ghana’s unique cultural characteristics, heritage, and values.
He emphasised the need to combat divisive politics, by urging voters to be educated on the dangers of ethnic, tribal, and sentimental affiliations.
“As Ghana strives for peaceful elections and progress, citizens are urged to unite behind these principles, embracing their roles in shaping a brighter future,” he emphasised.
The Maaworeehene of the Amanokrom Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, Nana Agyei Obrempong, added that peace was not just a dream but an urgent necessity, so there was the need to maintain it before, during and after the general election.
“I urge leaders and members from diverse faiths to unite in promoting peace and understanding,’’ he added.
He admonished religious bodies to resist temptations of partisan politics and also urged teachers to develop educational programmes on peace in schools and support community development projects.
By Precious Nyarko Boakye
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Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife arrested over their son’s accident
The Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and her wife, Mouha Amoako have been arrested over the accident of their son which claimed two lives.
In a statement today, they revealed that “The Ghana Police Service has today 15th October 2024, arrested suspects, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of the suspect driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed two lives at East Legon on Saturday, 12th October 2024.”
According to them, “Investigations have so far established that on 12th October 2024, suspect driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, aged 16, driving a Jaguar SUV vehicle with registration number GN 7801- 20 with one other occupant, rammed into a 4×4 Acura vehicle also with registration number GR 2542 – 23, driven by Joseph Ackah with four other occupants, at Mensah Wood Street at East Legon. Both cars caught fire and burned beyond recognition.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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All discrepancies identified have been fixed- EC
According to the Electoral Commission (EC) they have fixed all discrepancies in the Voters Register identified during the Exhibition period.
The EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa made this revelation when addressing the issue during a live broadcast at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
She emphasized the Commission’s commitment to ensuring public confidence in the electoral process and delivering credible elections.
Jean Mensa assured voters that the necessary corrections have been made to guarantee an accurate voter register for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
According to her, “Over the last two weeks, we have spent our energies to clean the voter register and to ensure that the information presented is accurate. Simply put, we have worked to ensure that every applicant who registered in 2023/2024 is on the voter register.”
“We are confident that the revised Provisional Voter Register that we present starting today is a marked departure from the register we presented during the exhibition exercise,” she added.
“Largely, all discrepancies identified to date have been fixed, as we promised, during our last meeting starting today, October 15, to October 19, all registered voters will have a second opportunity to review their details online and report anything they find in our district offices,” Jean Mensa revealed.
Additionally, she promised to hand over hard drive copies of the voter register to the various political parties including a template to register any discrepancies.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
