'Church Leaders Must Do Away Of Criticizing One Particular Political Party’s Administration'
Former Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development under the former President John Dramani Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Mr Elvis Afriyie Ankrah Ankrah has stated that it is the time for the religious leaders to desist from the practice where they are seen vocally voicing out problems about a particular political party’s administration.
Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu Greater 
Former Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development under the former President John Dramani Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has stated that it is the time for the religious leaders to desist from the practice where they are seen vocally voicing out problems about a particular political party’s administration.
The leading member of the opposition NDC could not fathom why religious leaders may get mute about factual problems detected during another political party’s administration.
Addressing the gathering at the Ninth Eastern Presbytery Synod which has taken place in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital, the Director of Election of the NDC stressed the need for the religious leaders to take a keen interest in political activities, but be circumspect.
This is because the Church plays a critical role in the formation of the character of an individual.
He encouraged Christians to reflect on their actions and inactions before seeking for awakening from God.
"Politicizing” the Church should not be encouraged, because it dents the image of the faith.
Speaking on the theme “Revive us again, Oh Lord, heal us”, Mr. Afryie Ankrah stressed the need for Christians across the country to fervently pray for God’s intervention, following published reports that indicate the country is in difficult times.
The Eastern Synod Moderator, Rev. CSP George Akuahmoah Boateng, said the Church is committed to supporting the government to strategize for maximum benefit in areas of education, climate change adaptations, and agriculture among others.
CSP Akuamoah Boateng dwelling on the theme for the Synod from the second book of Corinthians observed that "when there is a moral decline and lack of spiritual concern among God’s Children, He sometimes sends judgment unto His people in the form of drought, diseases, and economic challenges.
"But when believers pray and ask for God’s mercy and revival, He shows compassion unto His people and answers their prayers”.
CSP Akuamoah Boateng said even though some prophesied doom for Africa when Covid-19 was on the rise, God sustained the Continent.
