UK-based Ghanaian gospel singer, Sonnie Badu has pleaded with Ghanaians to promote the country in a positive light like neighbouring country, Nigeria.

His plea follows reactions to comments made by the founder of Perez Chapel International, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare about Nogokpo in the Volta region.

Archbishop Agyinasare recently referred to Nogokpo as the "demonic" headquarters of the Volta Region while delivering a sermon at his church.

The Bishop later clarified that his comments were not intended to disrespect any specific town or its residents. He explained that his remarks were meant to illustrate the principle of divine protection to his congregants.

But his explanations were rejected.

However, speaking on Prime Morning, Joy Prime’s morning show, Sonnie Badu indicated that the issue has been dragged too far, especially with the reaction from leaders of the community.

He feels Archbishop Agyinasare has greatly contributed to promoting Ghana internationally; therefore, he does not deserve to be treated badly by the populace.

According to the gospel singer, these characteristics project negativity and may damage the nation's reputation.

"I’m more concerned about preserving the integrity of Ghana. I’m a proud Ghanaian, and I want the world to hear about Ghana in a positive way and not the everyday people wake up and insult... Unlike Bishop Agyinasare, he’s done so much for Ghana… I don’t think he will make that statement ever again, but I think it’s been dragged so far. So, I just pray and still plead that let’s project Ghana in a positive way like what Nigerians are doing," he pleaded on Friday.

He said Bishop Agyinasare meant well with his comments and therefore pleads with the community elders to let sleeping dogs lie in order to promote Ghana positively.