“Place nation above political interest” , Daily Graphic

AN International Evangelist, Rev. Robert Ampiah-Kwofi, has advised politicians to place the country’s interest ahead of their political ambitions in the build up to the December polls.
That, he explained, would safeguard the peace and stability in the country and also maintain the hard earned reputation of Ghana as a beacon of hope in the sub-region.
Speaking to Daily Graphic on Sunday, Rev. Ampiah-Kwofie who is also the General overseer of the Global Revival Ministries noted that until political parties opted to place the national interest ahead of party objectives, every effort to maintain the peace and unity of the country would be in vain.
“Ghana should be seen as bigger than any political party. Politicians must remind themselves that its only God who enthrones a king. If we put our faith and trust in the Lord rather than depending on our own strength, we will all fail,” he said.
Rev. Ampiah-Kwofie said the interest of the nation must be the first priority of all politicians hence the grace and blessings of God upon the nation would be maintained.
Touching on clergies, Rev. Ampiah-Kwofi has appealed to religious leaders to desist from using their pulpits to make divisive utterances as the country prepares for election 2012.
He explained that over 70 per cent of the population was controlled by the religious leaders and that if they were not mindful of their utterances, they could disturb the peace the country had been blessed with.
“Let us not try to impress political parties by making false prophecies and always bear in mind that righteousness exalt a nation but sin is a reproach to any person,” he said.
He also said Ghana risked losing its pride of place as a model democratic country if people took the peace and stability they were enjoying for granted, adding that “all the international communities, particularly the African society, have their eyes fixed on Ghana.”
He urged the media, particularly the radio stations, not to allow politicians whose statement could undermine the credibility of the peace in the country on their programmes and implored them to refrain from using “unguided statements issued by politicians.”
He appealed to the political leaders to also accept whatever verdict Ghanaians make at the election.
“Ghanaians, especially the youth, must not allow themselves to be manipulated negatively by politicians,” he stated.  
Quoting Jeremiah 29:7: “Also seek the peace and prosperity at the city to which I have carried you to exile. Pray to the Lord for it because if it prospers, you too will prosper,” he urged all believers to pray without ceasing for God’s prosperity on the nation.