Harness spirit of Easter to confront present challenges - Bawumia to Christians
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Christian community to harness the spirit of Easter to confront the present challenges facing the nation.
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He stressed the need for Ghanaians to reject politics of division and discord and embrace the values of tolerance, empathy and respect for one another.Dr Bawumia, who was addressing the Trinity Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at Kwashieman in Accra last Friday, further called on the Church to recognise that, “We are bound by a shared destiny and a common humanity.”
“Amid the challenges and uncertainties that confront us, let us draw inspiration from the timeless lessons of Easter, let us reflect on the significance of sacrifice and reconciliation as we navigate the complexities of our political landscape,” Dr Bawumia added, saying, “In this election year, let us remember that true leadership is not merely about wielding power but about serving with integrity, compassion and with humility.”
While mentioning inequality, social injustice, environmental degradation and political polarisation as some of the challenges confronting the nation, Dr Bawumia said, “In the spirit of Easter, let us heed the call to unity and solidarity, transcending our differences and working together towards a common purpose.”
Peacemakers
“May the spirit of Easter remind us, irrespective of political or religious affiliation, to be peacemakers in times of tension and conflict,” he added. The Vice-President, who is also the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said Easter reminded him that true leadership involved fostering dialogue, understanding and compromising even in the face of disagreement by prioritising peace and reconciliation.
To that end, he said, “We can build a more stable and prosperous nation where all citizens can thrive, regardless of political affiliations.” He said he was deeply aware of the immense responsibility entrusted upon him as a Vice-President and that he was at the church as a servant leader committed to the collective well-being and prosperity of all Ghanaians.
He said his vision for the country was one of inclusivity, progress and dignity for all. The Resident Minister of the church, Rev. Kofi Manukure Acheampong, in a sermon, said in the face of false accusations and unjust treatment, Jesus Christ remained steadfast and demonstrated humility and love for the will of God.
Rev. Acheampong, who preached from John 18:1-40, said as followers of Christ, “We are called to emulate his humility by putting others before ourselves and serving with selflessness.”
He, therefore, stressed the need for the flock to continue to walk in faith, remain steadfast and sacrificially love one another without conditions. Rev. Acheampong also advised Ghanaians to change their ways for the better, saying, “Whoever wins the December presidential elections would not be able to make progress if we do not change our way of life for the better.”
