Presby Moderator congratulates flagbearers

PaGE 17, Jan 18, 2008
Story: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamerah

THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), the Right Reverend Dr Yaw Frimpong-Manso, has congratulated the four flag bearers who have been elected by their various parties to contest this year’s general election.
The flag bearers are Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama of the PNC; Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, CPP; Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP, and Professor John Evans Atta Mills, NDC.
In a message, the moderator said their election had come at a time when the nation was at the threshold of democratic maturity, adding that “your contribution will go a long way in enhancing the democratic process”.
He said the expectation of the PCG was that the flag bearers would use their political expertise to conduct good election campaigns with decorum.
“We would like to advise that undemocratic practices such as insults, physical attacks, inducements, violence and other negative tactics should be avoided in the course of the period,” he said.
The Rt Rev Dr Frimpong-Manso urged the flag bearers to address current problems and issues, such as divisive tendencies, chieftaincy disputes, unemployment and poverty, and leave the rest for the judgement of Ghanaians.
“As a church, we assure you of our constant prayers and spiritual support as you strive to become President of the Republic of Ghana,” he added.