In a statement that has sparked discussions across Ghana's religious spectrum, the Senior Pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Calvary Temple, Rev. Anthony Cudjoe, has emphasized the possibility and potential benefits of having a Muslim leader govern Ghana.During a recent sermon at his church, Rev.

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Cudjoe challenged the notion that only a Christian leader could effectively govern Ghana, asserting that a Muslim leader could also lead the country to greater heights."Sometimes you hear Ghanaians who say we want a Christian leader. Listen, a Muslim can lead this nation and Ghana could be better. If God wants to do it, he will use anything," stated Rev. Cudjoe.

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Drawing parallels from biblical history, the senior pastor referenced the story of Cyrus, a Persian king who was instrumental in the restoration of Israel. Despite not being of Jewish descent, God called Cyrus is anointed.

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In a separate development, Alan Kyeremanteng, a former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who is now running as an independent candidate for the presidency, made a strong assertion during his speech at the Easter Sunday Convention held at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Assembly of the Church of Pentecost.

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He emphasized that, given Ghana's predominantly Christian population, the country should elect a Christian leader as president in the upcoming 2024 elections.“As a predominantly Christian nation, as Christians, it is our responsibility that we elect a Christian leader who is also a Christlike leader,” he stated while touting himself as the man to transform the country.

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“If you are moved by God to vote for Alan Kyerematen, the leader of transformation, then I can assure you, as our Lord Jesus did on the cross, that you shall be in paradise with him. You will also be in paradise when I assume power,” he declared, eliciting applause.It is notable that the current flagbearer of the NPP is Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who practices Islam.

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In contrast, Alan is a Christian, as is another prominent contender, former President John Dramani Mahama, who leads the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the electoral contest."A Muslim can lead Ghana and Ghana could be better" - Rev Anthony Cudjoe, Senior Pastor of ICGC Calvary Temple, Spintex Road... 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 pic.twitter.com/FylAzOykIH— J.A.B🐘 (@JABoasiako) April 2, 2024

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