Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called for the avoidance of religious stereotypes within Ghana's political realm, stressing that God appoints leaders without bias and for specific periods in the lives of his people.

In a recent statement posted on his platform, the Assin South Member of Parliament (MP) expressed his confidence that Ghana would flourish under the leadership of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP)'s flagbearer, if elected President in the forthcoming December 2024 elections.

Rev. Fordjour asserted Dr. Bawumia's potential to excel as a president compared to the National Democratic Congress' flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.

“Yesterday I joined the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to cut sod for the construction of 4 storey, 200-bed capacity hostel for Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. The contribution of Christian institutions to Ghana’s development was acknowledged by His Excellency Dr Bawumia as enormous and therefore envisions stronger partnerships with faith-based institutions under his tenure to propel the nation’s progress.”

He highlighted Dr. Bawumia's acknowledgment of the significant contribution of Christian institutions to Ghana's development and envisioned stronger partnerships with faith-based institutions under his tenure to drive the nation's progress.

“Let us eschew religious stereotyping in politics, as God is no respecter of persons. God will prosper Ghana under the Presidency of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,” the Deputy Minister tweeted.

Rev. Fordjour's remarks seemingly addressed independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen's comment, advocating for Ghanaians to elect a Christian president given the country's Christian majority.

Speaking at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Assembly for the Church of Pentecost's Easter Sunday Convention, Mr. Kyerematen emphasized the importance of selecting a Christian leader who embodies Christlike qualities, positioning himself as an ideal candidate.

“If God touches your heart and you vote for Alan Kyrematen, the transformative leader, then I can assure you, as our Lord Jesus did on the cross, promise that ye shall be in paradise with him; you shall also be in paradise when I come into power,” he added.

Criticism from members of both major parties ensued, condemning the comments as a violation of the religious freedom and tolerance Ghana has cherished over the years.

Yesterday I joined the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia @MBawumia to cut sod for the construction of 4 storey, 200 bed capacity hostel for Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. The contribution of Christian institutions to Ghana’s development was acknowledged by His Excellency… pic.twitter.com/mnVfpoIiEu— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) April 4, 2024