Chairman of the Church of Pentecost Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah has urged Ghanaians, particularly political analysts to use the Christmas and the New Year celebrations to resolve challenges facing the country in the coming year.
Expressing worry over how some political analysts and politicians trade insults in the media, he said this has compelled him to ‘switched off his radio’ on several occasions.
Going biblical he said – “1st Samuel 2:3 - Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows and by him deeds are weighed”
“…Sometimes some arrogant people speak evil things on people. When you listen to the radio stations and the social media, it is sad how people speak ill of people, especially our leaders. I recently listened to one insult on the sitting President on a radio station and I was shocked and surprise so I had to turn off the radio.” He added
In a Christmas message statement copied to Peacefmonline.com Dr. Opoku Onyinah opined that even though Ghanaians are religious, they are not ‘afraid’ of God.
He blamed the media houses for giving platforms to political leaders to exhibit their high level of arrogance in the public.
“I listened to another station also on a former President and I asked myself, are these people afraid of God? And I was surprised the host of that station did not cut the person off because some stations will cut you off when you start insulting and saying unpleasant things on air,” He said
“How can you talk to a sitting and a former President like that?” he questioned
“…God says we should not do that to even children. We must respect each other. We must respect our friends, brothers and sisters, the poor and the needy as well. If someone does something wrong to you, leave it to God. It is not good to stand in public and speak evil of that person. People do it in our marriages. Some households are full of insults and it does not depict there is God in that house.” Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyina advised
The man of God also underscored the need for Ghanaians to show more commitment to fight corruption and other social ills as the country prepares for 2016.
“Next year is an election year and we are urging those who appear on radio and TV stations, especially, the politicians, social commentator and serial callers to desist from insults and speak well of people and the nation for God says he opposes the arrogant because he Himself was born in a manger and he wants everyone to be humble,” He noted.
According to him - Christmas is always a season for Christians to reflect on the birth of Christ - “I wish all Ghanaians Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. God Bless Ghana”
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