Frauds pose as religious leaders-Rawlings

John Bonaventure Mgr Kwofie & J.J Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings said that frauds are masquerading as religious leaders in the country, which greatly harms the image of the church.

According to Rawlings, this is a worrying trend to check.

"The church has been monetized and by giving undue publicity to charlatans and frauds masquerading as religious leaders, we are not only helping to expand their activities and influence, but we are also helping to maintain the faith. ignorance of people. "

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Speaking during a courtesy visit of the new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, Mr. Rawlings said that the church needed to speak out against those people who tarnish the image of the church.

"The Catholic Church and other formal and traditional churches still maintain a high level of respect and credibility and must speak up. Our beautiful country and our people deserve better from the political leaders of all political divisions. "

Most Reverend Kwofie praised Rawlings for standing up for the poor and disadvantaged in society.

Archbishop Kwofie said that the former President's respect and commitment to youth were appreciated and recognized by many.

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Most Reverend Kwofie said that former President Rawlings was an apostle fighting injustice and protecting the core values ​​of society.

He added, "We have come to engage you together. We are here because of who you are in the country. We are all working to improve society and Ghana. "

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