Anarchy takes root in the country – Pentecostal Council

General News of Friday, February 15, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-02-15

The Pentecostal and Charismatic Council of Ghana (GPCC) lamented what it describes as "the growing acts of violence and lawlessness that are taking root in the country".

The council therefore called on the government to urgently put in place mechanisms to remedy these problems, which could plunge Ghana into a state of chaos if they are not resolved.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of his 2019 conference in Gomoa Fetteh in the central region, the GCPP chairman, Professor Paul Frimpong-Manso, said that the violence that occurred recently during of the Ayawaso by-election, the abduction of girls in Takoradi, murders and armed robbery are issues that the government must address urgently.

"As counsel, we are worried and concerned about the murder cases that occurred in Tema, the kidnapping of girls in Takoradi and the organized violence at the Ayawaso by-election. 39, is a serious national problem that needs to be addressed appropriately, "he said. .

The theme of the three-day conference was "The Pentecostal and Charismatic Council of Ghana: Celebrating 50 Years of Pentecostal Influence".

Context

Ghana has witnessed security problems in recent months, a situation that has caused much concern among the population.

In late December of last year, three girls from Takoradi, in the western region, were abducted by strangers.

The police still have not found their whereabouts.

Two people, including a pastor and a worker from the port of Tema, were also murdered.

The recent by-election in Ayawaso West Wuogon was also marked by acts of violence, some shot and wounded.

Professor Frimpong-Mansa said that these problems should be solved immediately, otherwise its effect would overwhelm the country.

"Ghana has always been a peaceful country and these recent security problems do not speak well of the country and its leaders," he said.

At the partial election of Ayawaso West Wuogon, Professor Frimpong-Manso asked leaders of political parties, especially the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of the United States. ban all self-defense groups within their parties.

"These self-defense groups must be stopped now, otherwise Ghana will pay some day for their actions," he said.

Other issues

Professor Frimpong-Manso also spoke of the need to pay particular attention to the country's sanitation, indicating that the nature of sanitation in Ghana "does not speak well of the population".

He urged stakeholders and citizens to actively participate in solving sanitation problems, particularly in the markets and at home.