owusu bempah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah who is also a committee member to oversee the planning and operations of Christian pilgrimage in the country has indicated that government will not fund their activities as purported.<\/p>\n
According to him, interested persons will bare all cost whiles government will negotiate with the Israeli President for the \u2018Holy Journey\u2019.<\/p>\n
The Nana Addo-led government has promised to organize pilgrimages for Christians to enable them visit Holy sites around the world.<\/p>\n
Mr. Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, said at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, that whilst faith and believe were personal pursuits \u201cthese values have implications for our national development, social cohesion and peaceful co-existence.<\/p>\n
He said the government was mindful of concerns of the Christian community to be given the opportunity to visit historical and religious sites that had a strong connection with their faith.<\/p>\n
But some social commentators including the Civil Society group, IMANI Ghana founder, Franklin Cudjoe have lashed out at the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs over its decision to facilitate Christian pilgrimages.<\/p>\n
IMANI boss, Franklin Cudjoe however said the move is needless since there are other entities already facilitating these trips.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think clearly that the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has no work to do and I get worried . . . It appears to me they have no work to do that is why they will be thinking of organizing trips to Israel and other parts of the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Speaking on NEAT FM\u2019s morning show, \u2018Ghana Montie\u2019, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah described such comments as \u201cunfortunate\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are not putting any burden on government. So far we have about 100 people who are ready for the journey and to pay. Government will not pay for anyone but if there will be sponsorship from individuals, fine,\u201d he told host Kwesi Aboagye.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach person is expected to pay $2,700 that will cover all expenses to the holy land,\u201d he added<\/p>\n
However, Paul Essien, the deputy Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has confirmed to NEAT FM\u2019s morning show host that government will not fund the journey to the sacred places for Christians and reinstated that the move is indeed important.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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