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John Mahama, the former president, has received advice not to disparage respected imams, pastors, and chiefs without cause.
Mahama’s recent words against religious and traditional leaders seem to be an expression of exasperation, according to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate.
Following remarks interpreted as gratuitous assaults on pastors, chiefs, and imams, Mahama has encountered criticism from the people.
‘NAPO,’ also known as Dr. Opoku Prempeh, implied that Mahama’s comments were motivated by animosity, accusing him of calling these leaders hypocrites just because they had complied with his own appeals for prayer and support.
“Mr. Mahama has realized that the NDC has no chance of winning the presidential and parliamentary elections, so he (Mahama) has directed his frustration and anger to innocent people.
“John Mahana shouldn’t turn his frustration on chiefs, the clergy, Imams and others because they have not offended him”, Napo said during a campaign tour at Ofoase in the Juaben constituency on Thursday.
“John Mahama knows that the battle ahead of him and his NDC is arduous so he is picking quarrels with chiefs, Imams and pastors for no reason”, adding “I’ll continue to beg for the support of chiefs, Imams and pastors” Napo stated.
“If I beg chiefs, Imams and pastors for their blessings, support and direction to help the NPP, I think it’s in the right direction”, he said adding “Should my humble approach cause anger in anybody? which the crowd retorted “no”.
“I’m appealing to you not to vote for John Mahama and his NDC on December 7,” Napo stated, citing Mahama’s strange behavior as evidence that he doesn’t respect pastors, imams, or chiefs.
We respect our respected chiefs, therefore I will continue to get Nananom’s permission before we begin our house-to-house campaigns in their territory, Napo said. “We know the lands belong to our respected chiefs.”
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
