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By David Amoateng
In a heartfelt plea, Rev. Lawrence Quasi Incoom of the Assemblies of God Church’s Sepaaae branch has implored both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize peace over partisan gains in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
“Ghana’s democratic journey has seen the pendulum swing between the NPP and NDC,” stated Rev. Incoom, emphasizing the need for a peaceful electoral process. “Ghana First,” he reiterated, stressing the paramount importance of preserving peace during this crucial election year.
He made this statement during an interview with this reporter in Sepaase, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti region.
Highlighting the historical context of alternating political power since the advent of the 1992 constitution, Rev. Incoom expressed concern over escalating tensions between the NPP and NDC campaign machineries. He noted, “Ghanaians have worked tirelessly to avoid civil strife; we cannot afford to backtrack now.”
Addressing economic challenges under President Nana Addo’s administration, Rev. Incoom cautioned against using grievances as justification for electoral violence. “Vote for your candidate of choice,” he urged voters, urging them to avoid confrontations and disruptions at polling stations to uphold peace on December 7.
In discussing the proliferation of false prophets predicting election outcomes, Rev. Incoom criticized those exploiting their influence for personal gain. “Claims of prophetic insights into election results do not serve our democracy,” he asserted, urging Ghanaians to prioritize the integrity of their votes over prophetic declarations.
Rev. Incoom concluded with a reminder that the true test of electoral success lies in the peaceful conduct of voters at polling stations, rather than in premature predictions or speculative pronouncements from religious figures.