The La Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle John Osei Amaniampong, has advised young people not to be swayed by political factions into indulging in violence in the run-up to the December 7 general polls.
Apostle Amaniampong said this when he joined the Maamobi Zone of the La Area to launch the “Agent of Peace” campaign, which was held on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the Kotobabi SWAG Park.
The Area Head advised the youth to be mindful of the consequences of their actions during the election period. “Don’t be easily swayed when ill-meaning politicians call on you with some small financial reward to perpetrate violence, confusion, and mayhem in the 2020 electoral process.
“You have the right and responsibility to choose people into government; the decisions you take now have consequences that will last through the next four years. Therefore, do not sell your birthright just for few cedis,” he stressed.
On his part, a representative of the Kotobabi District Police Command advised Ghanaians not to feel intimidated but come out in their numbers to vote peacefully for their preferred Presidential and Parliamentary candidates.
He advised the youth not to engage in any act of violence before, during, and after the polls, saying, “Don’t attempt to indulge in violent acts because culprits will be dealt with per the law.”
In attendance were representatives from other churches, the Muslim community, among other stakeholders.
Report by Daniel Tetteh, La Area Reporter.
