{"id":6580,"date":"2024-06-20T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T09:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2024-06-20T09:13:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T09:13:05","slug":"2024-elections-peace-is-what-we-desire-not-conflict-presiding-bishop-of-a-m-e-zion-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6580","title":{"rendered":"2024 Elections: Peace is what we desire, not conflict \u2013 Presiding Bishop of A.M.E Zion Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Presiding Bishop of the African A.M.E Zion Church \u2013 Western West Africa Episcopal District, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, has called on Ghanaians to reject politics of violence and division.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He insisted that the process of choosing leaders should not lead to acrimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPolitics should not divide us; it should rather showcase our diversity, As the parties campaign, let\u2019s listen for ideas, deliberate on them and choose the ones that best address our challenges. Peace is what we all desire, not conflict,\u201d he said during the 2nd Biennial Joint Conference of the East, West and Mid Ghana Conference of the AME Zion Church, heme, \u2018The Freedom Church: Securing our Future\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice President Dr Mahmudu Bawumia who was in attendance said that achieving Ghana\u2019s development goals entails the practical \u2018owning\u2019 of the national vision and collaboration with all key stakeholders, and it is therefore imperative that faith-based organisations work hand-in-hand with government to move the nation in the desired direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the Conference theme, \u2018The Freedom Church: Securing our Future\u2019 Dr Bawumia emphasized the importance of collectively crafting national goals, relying on relevant knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Conference theme\u2026 is a stirring appeal to each of us to believe in the future and take deliberate steps now to preserve, protect, and secure it at all cost. As with all nations around the world, we have had some very turbulent and troubling economic challenges in recent times, yet this cannot and should not be allowed to dampen our confidence and faith in the future that God himself has for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe must determine where we want to be in the future and carefully plan how to get there. It requires visionary leadership to chart the path for the future and committed and dedicated people who strive to achieve their ideals and aspirations for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-9f8028d69a928cc784ad9a5156d32228 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VsL0h0Zf33E?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThus, if we are to truly secure the future, it is imperative that we carefully consider the implication of our current actions and inactions on our future and take steps to attain the desired goal,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vice President Bawumia, who was speaking on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 challenged Christians to reflect on how their actions and inactions could have a direct bearing on national development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWould it be too much to ask that Christians complement their prayer vigils and revivals with honest diligent work? Is it too much to ask that each individual commits to personal cleanliness and respect for the environment? Can we commit to holding leadership at all levels to account, irrespective of political or religious leanings, with the same passion with which we strive to uphold the rule of law? Can the church reclaim its prophetic voice and mandate by being faithful and true to her divine calling?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice President commended the AME Zion Church for her \u201cinvaluable contributions to the national development effort in the areas of healthcare, basic and secondary education, advocacy and promotion of social justice,\u201d noting that the denomination\u2019s participation in the activities of the Christian Council of Ghana aimed at addressing critical issues of national interest also deserves commendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expressing absolute belief that Ghana was on the cusp of greatness, Dr Bawumia challenged Ghanaians to believe that with oneness of mind, and a frank and open exchange of ideas, achieving accelerated national development is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have no doubt that the Almighty God has brought each of us to a time such as this for a reason. He has divinely equipped us to rise up to the occasion and build our beloved nation Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMay the love of God and nation under-gird our efforts, even as the AME Zion Church and its members partner with the President, HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, and I, to bring transformation to the lives of our people and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Presiding Bishop of the African A.M.E Zion Church \u2013 Western West Africa Episcopal District, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, has called on Ghanaians to reject politics of violence and division. 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