Archbishop Mensah Asks Ghanaians Not To Sell Their Conscience

The Most Reverend Thomas Mensah, Archbishop of Kumasi, has urged Ghanaians not to sell their conscience to politicians as the general election draws near.

He admonished Ghanaians to elect discerning leaders to promote national development, outlining that it is importanat for politicians to uphold truth and accountability which are required for sustaining democracy and good governance.

He was speaking on the occasion of the installation of the second Diocesan Bishop of Obuasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, a former Auxiliary Bishop of Kumasi.

Archbishop Mensah said politics and democratisation were aimed at ensuring an improved welfare of the people because democracy aimed at ensuring the welfare of all citizens, paying particular attention to the weak and vulnerable, irrespective of race, tribe and economic status.

"We, as people of the nation and people of God, are the custodians and beneficiaries of the democratic process and governance. And as good citizens, we offer people the chance to serve. We elect servants and not kings nor queens who would lord it over us", he pointed out.

He said it is important therefore, that Ghanaians choose leaders not out of selfish interest or based on party affiliation but on the principle of truth to set us free.

“It is our duty to search for leaders who would see humans as both sacred and social; expressing love to humanity as Christ did. After all, holy lives are more persuasive than narratives", he advised.

In his short address delivered by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Emmanuel Owusu Ansah, President Kufuor ecouraged Bishop Anokye to strive hard to continue the good work of Archbishop Mensah to promote the development of the diocese, Obuasi and the nation as a whole.

President Kufuor prayed that the good Lord would continue to shower his blessings upon Most Rev. Anokye so that whatever he spoke would be a blessing to the nation.

"I envision a diocese where all will rise up and build upon the foundation solidly laid by the first Bishop; a diocese where all will pool their resources together and claim collective ownership of our common evangelising mission".
 
Story by Collins Agyekum-Gyasi