The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam has spoken strongly against the abuse of power in political circles, the corporate world, work place, and marital homes as means to promote selfish interests or get undue advantage.
“In the name of acquiring wealth, attaining political positions, or gaining promotion in the work place, some people use all sorts of wicked means to mistreat or eliminate their perceived enemies. This is what King Herold attempted against baby Jesus. And such crude methods, we must eschew as political leaders or private individuals.”
Rev Wengam was speaking at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra to mark the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols hosted by the Parliament of Ghana.
Present was President John Dramani Mahama who read a scripture. There were other scriptural readings from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation ( GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan as well as representatives of the Majority and Minority leaders in Parliament.
Rev Wengam, who is also the Vice Chairman of Africa Assemblies of God Alliance ( AAGA), said the Christmas story presents critical lessons for personal and national advancement . One such lesson is reconciliation.
He emphasized that the Christmas story is meaningless unless humanity take resolute steps to turn away from their sins and seek reconciliation with God their maker who alone can guarantee their success in life.
“We must reconcile with God vertically and reconcile with our neigbours, colleagues , spouses, and children horizontally” Rev Wengam added. In reference to obedience by Joseph and Mary to a decree for a census after the birth of Jesus, he said. “God would not do by a miracle what people must do through responsibility, common sense, and simple obedience.”
Rev Wengam, therefore, underlined the need for Ghanaians to be law abiding.
Political leadership, he said, must pursue a national vision that transcends narrow partisan considerations.
He said such vision must be backed by strong moral values as a critical compass for wholistic development.
The General Superintendent reminded the audience that the then powerful Roman Empire crumpled due to moral failure, particularly, sexual immorality. And such failure must not be repeated by the present generation.
Rev Wengam urged the Government, Parliament and other state institutions to do more to protect the human rights and advance the interests of Ghanaians.
“The security agencies should also step up measures to protect the civilian population while the people themselves prioritize their personal safety and security,” Rev Wengam added.
