The Executive Director of the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Opuni Frimpong, has asserted that a significant number of politicians in Ghana are resorting to spiritual violence as a means to secure victory in elections.
During an interview with Adom FM, he expressed the view that those engaging in such practices are collectively responsible for contributing to bloodshed.
Additionally, he issued a warning to politicians, advising against actions that lead to the loss of lives during elections.
Rev. Dr. Frimpong emphasized that politicians should prioritize serving the people rather than engaging in destructive behaviors.
Both @nppghanahq and @OfficialNDCGh now engaging in spiritual violence, they're all guilty of bloodshed – Rev. Dr. Opuni Frimpong#DwasoNsem
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“When you become a Member of Parliament or president, you come in with the intention to serve. Why should your decision to lead and develop us result in the death of people. After killing them, which people will benefit from your development, if they are all dead?” he questioned.
The former General Secretary of the Christian Council questioned the rationale behind politicians resorting to violence and bloodshed in their quest for electoral victory.
He challenged the mindset of politicians, emphasizing that their decision to lead and bring about development should not result in the death of citizens.
Rev. Dr. Frimpong highlighted a specific incident in Techiman where six voters lost their lives during the 2020 elections.
“You went to Techiman for the voters to vote for you into office for which you will develop the place. But the people you intend to develop, died before the development came to them.
“So, what benefit did the party member who died during elections get from your development?” he quizzed.
He urged politicians to value the lives of the people and encouraged them to seek peaceful and democratic means to resolve differences.