The Catholic Bishops Conference has urged politicians and Ghanaians to desist from engaging in religious politics.
The Bishops’ Conference said there was an attempt “to introduce and inflame religious passion in political discourse and activities” in Ghana.
A communiqué issued by the Bishops’ Conference said it was important for us to respect the fact that Ghana is a secular state and put the country first in their political campaigns to protect and preserve the peace and unity we have.
The communique was issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference at the end of its annual plenary assembly held in Sunyani in the Bono Region from November 6–18, 2023.
“We observe with growing concern attempts to introduce and inflame religious passion in political discourse and activities. Ghana as a nation is a secular state recognizing the right of all persons to practise any religion and to freely form or belong to any political party of their choice, irrespective of their religious affiliation. We, however, urge all Ghanaians to respect this prescription of our Constitution and avoid any attempt to engage in a “politics of religion”. In this light, we advise all Ghanaians to put Ghana first in their political campaigns so as to preserve the peace and unity of our motherland.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
