E/R: Don’t allow yourselves to be used for electoral violence - Presbyterian Moderator to Akwatia youth.

RT. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana speaking with Accra fm/CTV news reporter Apelete Kofi-Michel, he make this statement when Kibi Presbyterian College of Education Hold 17th Graduation. 

The Moderator of the general Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, RT. Rev. Dr. Abraham, is admonishing the youth of Akwatia not to allow themselves to be used as conduits for electoral violence.

Over the years, Ghana’s elections have been marred by violent clashes between opposing factions usually perpetrated by its younger generation. This has resulted in deaths and destruction to properties while affecting the country’s political stability.

But the Moderator, has charged Akwatia youth to uphold peace and tolerance for each other to foster unity in the diverse political landscape as the Akwatia prepares for the September 2 polls.

Speaking at Kibi Presbyterian College of Education Hold 17th Graduation in the Eastern region, the Moderator emphasized on the need to embrace an election free of violence.

As we enter the campaign season for the Akwatia, let’s all be guided by acts that will preserve and uphold the diversity of our country and its unity.

To the youth, you are the nation’s most valuable asset and under no circumstances should you be forced into any form of electoral violence. Ghana needs you safe, active and lively to lead the nation’s charge in the promising fourth industrial revolution.

Let’s all say no to all forms of electoral violence, he said.

The Rev. Dr. Charles Fosu Ayarkwah Principal of Kibi Presbyterian College of Education, he said, the establishment of the College was the result of a three-fold partnership among the Government of Ghana and the Akyem Abuakwa State. 

This was the time when the government wanted to set up many new Colleges to train teachers toward expanding the basic educational system of the immediate post independent era. 

Prof. Stephen Doe Fia, Guest Speaker, department of guidance and counseling, University of Cape Coast, also expressed that, they are committed to creating a conducive working environment that forster harmony and good interaction among staff, students and the general public. He said.