Concerned Churches of Ghana (CCG) have launched a campaign dubbed 'Control the tongue' in Tema to promote peace and unity during the upcoming elections.
The campaign, initiated by 20 non-denominational churches in Tema, seeks to keep reminding the public, especially politicians to regulate their speeches during the electioneering.
Launching the programme, Bishop Richard Ahiagbedey, Pastor in charge of the Adonai International Ministry, said for the country to remain a shinning example to others in Africa, Ghanaians must ensure that peace becomes paramount in all their endeavours.
Bishop Ahiagbedey said the public should act and speak beyond their political parties' expectations, with a focus on promoting the general welfare of Ghanaians.
"Ghanaians do not want the beating of war drums, or promotion of genocide and insults by people seeking political appointments," he said, and cautioned politicians to always remember that they could not rule a 'broken' nation.
He said politicians must leave an excellent legacy for the next generation by preaching peace to their followers, by being tolerant of each other's views as well as by talking about issues rather than attacking personalities.
“Leaders, politicians, journalists and the general public must check their tongues, concerning the things they say to people, as many nations have been destroyed because of what one person said some time back," he added.
Reverend Michael Asenso, a visionary for the campaign, said churches in the Tema metropolis decided to embark on the crusade against the negative use of the tongue, adding that it was time Christians sensitised the public to the things that destroyed a nation.
Chief Superintendent of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, Commander in charge of Tema Railway and Ports Police Unit, said the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with other security services, had put in place measures to maintain the peace during the forthcoming elections.
Chief Superintendent Dampare appealed to community and religious leaders to educate their members to promote peace.
He urged the public to also volunteer information to the police to help curb the crime rate in the country.
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