THE Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has called on Christians to be actively involved in politics and help advance the country’s socio-economic development.
Mr Ofosu Ampofo made the call when he addressed two separate gatherings to mark the 25th anniversary celebrations of the district branches of the Church of Pentecost at Adukrom and Jumapo at the weekend.
Addressing the Adukrom event which was held on the theme: “I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it”, the regional minister said many Christians had the notion that politics was not good and had, therefore, decided not to have anything to do with it.
He said if well-meaning Christians with leadership qualities and who under normal circumstances should help formulate good and humane policies decided to shy away from active politics, others with less attributes would take advantage of the vacuum created to make laws that would not be good enough for the country.
The regional minister called on Christians to get involved in active politics to help with the administration of the country.
“For a very long time some Christians have believed that it is sin to be in active politics but this is wrong because Christians have the qualities with which they can lead this nation to prosperity,” Mr Ofosu Ampofo stated.
Mr Ofosu Ampofo, who praised the Church of Pentecost for its immense contribution to nation building, especially in the educational sector, expressed the hope that other religious organisations would emulate such a shining example and help improve the society.
He called on Christians to do away with greed and other negative tendencies that militated against the good of the society.
Mr Ofosu Ampofo also advised parents not to spend lavishly on funerals but rather use their resources for the education of their children to make them to grow up into useful citizens.
The Member of Parliament for Okere, Mr Dan Botwe, who together with Mr Ofosu Ampofo were honoured for their immense contributions the welfare of the society, expressed concern about the low standard of education, particularly in the Akuapem area, and called on parents to provide the educational needs of their children.
The Akuapem North District Chief Executive, Mr Opare Addo, told the gathering that the assembly would soon be closing down drinking and recreational spots which admitted children into their premises, particularly at night so that the children would stay at home to learn.
In a sermon based on Matthew Chapter 6 verse 10, the Witness Director of the church, Apostle M.C. Asiedu, said Christians should be obedient and commit themselves to the development of society.
At Jumapo where the event was marked on the theme: “Great is your faithfulness”, Prophet Appiah Kubi from the branch who delivered the sermon, called on Christians not rush and get rich quickly since that might lead to disaster, adding that God had a plan for everybody.
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