The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey has asked all political parties to sing a song of peace as the 2012 elections approach.
Rt. Rev. Prof. Martey said this will go a long way to prove that the NPP and NDC who are the lead contenders in the elections are committed to ensuring that peace prevails before, during and after the elections.
He made the call at a night of “nine lessons and carols” organised by staff of UniBank Ghana Limited, as part of the bank’s ten-year anniversary celebrations.
He said Christmas is a time to invite the Prince of Peace into one’s heart and to show gratitude as well as thankfulness for the wonderful gift of salvation as songs of gratitude fill the air to celebrate the joy of Christmas.
Meanwhile, Rev. Dr. Paul Frimpong Manso, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in his exhortation said Ghanaians must be very circumspect and uphold the peace and avoid the politics of insults come 2012.
However, he believes that the most important thing to do during Christmas is reflect on the love of God instead of engaging in social events that turn sideline the essence of Christmas.
He advised Christians not only to use Christmas holidays as a significant sales event but make room for Christ first, before they think of commercializing the season.
In a related development, the Head of Communications of Unibank, Mrs. Rose Benny Wood has advised against reckless driving and other related dangers during the festive season to prevent any accidents.