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The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, has advised Ghanaians not to give heed to prophecies given by some so-called men of God about the outcome of the December 7 elections.
According to him, some of those men of God give prophecies just to gain popularity; hence, voters must not allow them to determine who and what to vote for.
“The only prophet you need to listen to lives in your heart. This is the time Ghanaians, especially Christians, should go down on their knees and pray for Ghana. Ghana belongs to all of us and each and every one of us must preach peace and work for the peace. We must live for peace and bring about reconciliation wherever we are,” he said.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle, who was delivering a homily at the 25th anniversary of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church at Sakumono-Estates near Tema on Sunday, advised the public to show maximum interest in the upcoming general election.
The anniversary was celebrated on the theme: “25 years as a united family, knowing, living and sharing the goodness of God.”
Charged atmosphere
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra said although the atmosphere was charged by “bad people who are pointing accusing fingers and insulting others, creating violence, this is the time for Christians to rise up and pray for the nation.”
He cautioned against violent behaviour and urged Ghanaians to counter violence with humility and forgiveness, bad language with generosity of heart and respect, disorder and negative attitudes with a positive attitude for the good of the nation.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle said exercising one’s voting rights was a responsibility, but there was no law in the country that compelled anyone to vote.
“If you do not vote, God will hold you responsible because he has given us a country to build and keep. We are to make it a better place and your right to make it a better place is by showing your opinion through voting,” he stated.
He called on the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders, including political parties, security agencies and the media, to understand the laws governing elections and the electoral process to avoid problems before, during and after the elections.
Year of mercy
As the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Catholic Church, Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle called on Christians in general and Catholics in particular to open wide the doors of their hearts to forgive others in order to obtain the mercy of God.
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