The Secretariat of the Christian Council of Ghana says it has taken note of a recent statement issued by the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, titled “Strengthening Spiritual Partnership for National Direction and Healing.”
According to the Council, in light of the gravity of the matter and the nation’s ongoing period of mourning following last week’s tragic helicopter crash, the Christian Council has formally reached out to the Presidency and requested a meeting to be held next week for further engagement and clarification.
This is contained in a press release dated August 11.
“While awaiting this engagement, the Christian Council wishes to reaffirm its unwavering support for all national and inclusive efforts aimed at advancing ecumenical and interfaith collaboration in the interest of national unity, peace, and security. In a nation where religion is misused to incite fear and panic, the risk of social instability and disorder grows significantly,” part of the statement signed by the General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Cyril Fayose reads.
The Council called on all well-meaning Ghanaians, the media, religious leaders, and the general public to remain calm and exercise restraint.
“It is essential that we allow for proper dialogue and consultation with the Presidency to provide clarity and direction on this matter. In the interim, the Council urges all citizens to approach national issues—whether religious, political, or socioeconomic—with objectivity, unity, and a spirit of sober reflection. Our shared commitment to peace and harmony must guide our discourse and actions,” the Council noted.
Meanwhile, the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has argued that the call for religious leaders to submit sensitive prophecies that concern the nation and its top officials for review before making them public, is a practice rooted in the Bible.
