VIOLENCE CAN’T SOLVE GHANA’S PROBLEMS-REV.NKRUMAH

The Head Pastor of the Bethel Assemblies of God at  Ayigya, a suburb of Kumasi, Rev.John Nkrumah has stated that violence that have characterized Ghana’s elections is not a means to solve the problems confronting the country.

According to him, it rather diverts attention of leaders from their intended plans for the country and urged all Ghanaians to shun violence before, during and after Wednesday 7^th December, polls.

Rev.Nkrumah who made the observation in an interview with the New Trust Newspaper with few days to the general elections, said political party leaders, especially NDC and NPP should send clear warning to their supporters to desist from acts that are likely to mar the beauty of the election.

He said though, this year’s election campaigning has been quite peaceful in the sense that, there are few areas like Asunafo south in the Brong Ahafo region and Odododiodio constituency in the Greater Accra which have witnessed some violence.

Rev.John Nkrumah said “political campaigning is all about what you can do and if electorates take it, they will vote for you but not the pulling of cutlasses and guns to cause mayhem.

The Head Pastor of Bethel Assemblies of God also urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to be neutral in their activities devoid of any favoritism of any political party or candidate since that could spark confusion.

He entreated government to focus on job creation in order to absorb more youth. According to him, lack of jobs has compelled many youth to involve in social vices like armed robbery among others.

The Man of God appeals to the youth not allow themselves to be use by any politician to create confusion in the Wednesday polls.”If she or she asks you to take money and go and cause confusion or trouble, ask him or her to engage his or her children or relatives”, he urged.

He entreated all eligible voters to go out and vote peacefully in order to help sustain the peace of the country.