Let's protect our peace by rejecting vigilantism — Rt Rev Thomas Brown Forson
Gertrude Ankah
Politics
The Tema Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana has asked Ghanaians to protect the peace by rejecting vigilantism which has gained roots in Ghana.
The Right Reverend Thomas Brown Forson said, “God has blessed our nation with peace under the rule of law, and we must protect the peace by showing gross dislike and disapproval of such groups that seek to topple the peace of our nation.”
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The Right Reverend made this call during the 22nd Synod of the Tema Diocese of the Methodist Church at the Bethel Methodist Church, Community Eight, Tema.
The Right Rev. Forson said vigilante groups were usually formed to prevent crime and ensure orderliness in communities but noted that,
“The term has taken on a foul meaning as political vigilante groups have sprung up all over the nation, causing mayhem.”
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