{"id":226936,"date":"2024-10-06T20:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T20:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/06\/npp-urges-sabbath-churches-to-participate-in-december-7-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-10-06T20:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T20:26:42","slug":"npp-urges-sabbath-churches-to-participate-in-december-7-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/06\/npp-urges-sabbath-churches-to-participate-in-december-7-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"NPP Urges Sabbath Churches To Participate In December 7 Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Sabbath-observing churches to actively participate in Ghana\u2019s December 7 elections, despite the polling day coinciding with their holy day.<\/p>\n<p>At the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Suhum-Oforikrom in the Eastern Region, Frederick Opare Ansah, Campaign manager for Presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, appealed during the church\u2019s Foundation Stone Laying ceremony on October 5.<\/p>\n<p>The former MP for Suhum, Opare Ansah emphasized the importance of the church\u2019s involvement in the democratic process, stating that their participation would significantly contribute to the country\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge you to pray for peaceful elections and victory for the NPP in both presidential and parliamentary races,\u201d Opare Ansah said, seeking divine intervention on behalf of Dr. Bawumia.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-448214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20241006-WA0023-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The NPP\u2019s Parliamentary candidate for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, and former MP, Ransford Agyapong, were among the notable figures present.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia\u2019s campaign team highlighted his bold solutions for Ghana\u2019s future, showcasing the Nana-Bawumia administration\u2019s impactful initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>As Dr. Bawumia approaches his 61st birthday on October 7, Opare Ansah sought God\u2019s blessings and long life for the Vice Presidential candidate.<\/p>\n<p>This appeal underscores the NPP\u2019s efforts to engage with diverse communities and ensure broad participation in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>With the December 7 polls drawing near, the party\u2019s outreach to Sabbath churches demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and democratic participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Sabbath-observing churches to actively participate in Ghana\u2019s December 7 elections, despite the polling day coinciding with their holy day. 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