President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to religious leaders to curb members who are making public prophecies about the outcome of Ghana’s December 7, 2024, general elections.

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The president’s message, delivered by the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, at the “Agent of Peace” campaign organized by the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) on Sunday, November 3, 2024, urged the clergy to encourage peace and uphold respect throughout this significant electoral season.

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“Indeed, democracy requires more than elections, but the country cannot be democratic without holding genuine elections to elect its leaders. Elections are the basis for democratic legitimacy and they are a mechanism to peacefully resolve the transfer of political power.“We in Ghana have grown and must learn the lessons of having peaceful elections. We must avoid the use of provocative and abusive language in our campaigning.

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Let us respect the electorate and not assume that one political party has already won the election when a single ballot is yet to be cast.“I call on all our revered members of the clergy also to put a check on those of their members who are going round and prophesying winners of an election which is yet to be held,” citinewsroom.com quoted Stephen Asamoah Boateng to have said on behalf of the president.

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The president highlighted the importance of maintaining decorum within both political and religious circles, advising against language that could sow division or foster premature claims of victory.He underscored that respectful dialogue is vital for preserving Ghana's reputation as a regional leader in democratic progress as the nation prepares for the 2024 elections.

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