Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, has indicated that Ghana requires a president rather than a religious leader.
He expressed the need for a leader who can embrace and cater to the diverse needs of the entire population.
“We want a president not a religious leader. We want a president who can embrace all and sundry and we need to be careful,” he said.
In an interview on GTV Breakfast Show, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh issued a stern warning to both politicians and religious leaders, urging them to avoid making statements that could jeopardize the peace of Ghana.
“I would appeal to religious leaders, don’t use this coming election to divide our nation. And some of you don’t capitalize on your current position to make some irresponsible statements, because nations have been wrecked and destroyed because of certain we have thrown about.”
In recent times, the MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has faced the wrath of many for his recent comment against the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
During a television program moderated by Randy Abbey, the MP referred to the newly-elected 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer as a “religious prostitute,” sparking outrage among many viewers and social media users as well as Muslim groups in the NDC.
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, stated that the name-calling must cease and be condemned in no uncertain terms.
The renowned televangelist also cautioned pastors and prophets against exploiting the current situation to criticize others and make prophetic declarations solely for the purpose of gaining popularity.
“I am also cautioning my younger and brothers and sisters who are into the prophetic ministry, that this is not the time to make statements that will make you popular. Don’t take advantage of the current situation to try to castigate or make statements that will make you popular,” Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh said.
Dr. Lawrence Tetteh emphasized that while kings and priests are divinely ordained, in the realm of politics, anyone can face challenges at any given moment.
Therefore, Ghanaians should seek divine guidance in choosing the right person to lead the nation. In a concluding prayer, he asked that God appoint the right president who would genuinely represent the interests of all Ghanaians.