Put Ghana First-Moderator (17/12/08)

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt Rev Dr Yaw Frimpong-Manso, has called on Ghanaians to put the country first in all political endeavours to engender peace in the country.
“Let us pursue our partisan agenda in the framework of national unity to engender peace and tolerance in our country,” he stated.
He added that Ghanaians must be true to themselves at all times when debating issues by accepting the obvious facts and ensuring that their criticisms were fair, just and constructive to keep the peace.
The Moderator said this when he delivered this year’s Christmas and New Year message at the PCG Head Office in Accra.
He reminded Ghanaians that the feast of Christmas was a very special occasion and a time for them not only to reflect on Jesus’ love for them but also respond to His love by demonstrating love for their fellow human beings.
He noted that the nation had to look back with hearts of gratitude to God because He had projected Ghana into the limelight of excellence all over the world.
“Our President Kufuor and other distinguished citizens of Ghana have been honoured in various capacities, both locally and internationally, for successes that they attained which had gone a long way to raise the image of our dear nation,” Rt Rev Dr Frimpong-Manso stated.
He said the peaceful elections on December 7, 2008 were as a result of the cry of the people of Ghana through prayers, peace walks, discussions and appeals from the opinion leaders, children and other generational groups of the country as the various political parties geared themselves up for the elections.
He added that the standard that was set by the whole world for Ghana to become the beacon of democracy in Africa had been attained and, therefore, prayed that the run-off would also be smooth and peaceful.
The Moderator commended the leadership and supporters of all the political parties for the determination and love demonstrated during the election.
“Let us resolve to comport ourselves even better and carry the same spirit to the run-off so that we can give our dear nation a handsome New Year package, for the whole world is still watching us,” he added.
He said the end of the elections and the beginning of a new year should bring together people who had split into partisan camps as a result of the elections.
The Moderator congratulated newly elected parliamentarians on their success and reminded them that power was meant for service and not for vengeance or suppression of those who disagreed with them.
He urged all Ghanaians to dedicate themselves to the rule of God as they prepared to enter into a new year and allow the peace of God, justice and righteousness to increase in the land.