Audio By Carbonatix
The Kumasi Local Council of Chris-tian Churches has appealed to all the political parties in the country to bury their differences and fully participate in the coun-try’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
The council has therefore asked the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to endea-vour to involve the parties in the activities.
"We do not want any disturbance, anarchy in the country as a result of the jubilee celebration," it said.
At a press conference to launch their programme for the celebration here on Thursday, the Rev. Dr. E.H. Brew-Riverson of the Methodist Church said: "Let us avoid partisanship and make sure that every political party is properly represented."
The Methodist Minister singled out President John Agyekum Kufuor and former President Jerry John Rawlings and appealed to them to resolve any differences existing between them.
Rev. Brew-Riverson said "there is only one President, steering the affairs of this country, and we must all support him."
Speaking on the theme of the programme, "Christian Perspective of Ghana @ 50," the chairman of the planning committee, Rev. Douglas Frempong of the Christian Outreach Church, touched on some national events which he said were obvious signs of the favour of the Almighty Creator.
He said the celebration signified a new beginning, liberty, release, restoration, spiritual awakening and cancellations of debts as contained in Leviticus 25 verses 8-55.
Among the national events were the cancellation of the country’s debts by the World Bank and other donor nations, election to serve on the United Nations Security Council and as chairman of the council in August, 2006.
He mentioned the World Food Programme’s selection of Ghana as a storehouse for the sub-continent where big silos would be built to store food with an annual investment of 10 million dollars to purchase food from Ghanaian farms for storage.
He also added his voice to the call for the all-inclusiveness.
As part of the week-long celebration, which starts February 24, through March 4, there will be a clean-up exercise in the Kumasi Metropolis, a two-hour prayer meeting for two days, public lectures on the topic: "The significance of Ghana’s Golden Jubilee, and "The Role of the church in Ghana’s development."
There will also be a symposium on selected topics as well as a massive float on March 3.
Times
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Labour Minister wants SOEs to help shape new public pay system
3 hours -
IPEC will ensure Equity and Sustainability in SOEs Compensation
4 hours -
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
4 hours -
Fennis wins second consecutive ITF J60 title in Accra
5 hours -
Spain beat England in thriller after Kane penalty miss
5 hours -
GPL 2026/27: Zaidan’s late goal ends Hearts of Oak unbeaten start
5 hours -
CEOs demand clarity on pay harmonisation, board autonomy as FWSC engages SOEs bosses over IPEC transition
5 hours -
2026 Women’s Super Cup: FC Savannah, Epiphany Warriors maintain top spots ahead of final group games
5 hours -
‘Is EOCO responsible for determining lawyers’ fees?’ – Baffour Awuah
5 hours -
David Beckles claims second J60 Accra title
5 hours -
No France cocaine suspect linked to Mahama, Vice President’s security details – NACOC
5 hours -
Anwelle Foundation launched in Jirapa to tackle poverty, youth unemployment
6 hours -
Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo to moderate inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Zambia
6 hours -
Court premises too volatile for Baffour Awuah’s attempted arrest by EOCO – Inusah Fuseini
6 hours -
Drug bust: Under no circumstances will NACOC leadership be compromised – Twum-Barimah
6 hours