Negative attitudes stunt economic growth : Pastor
Lead Pastor of the Old Fadama branch of the Evangelical Church of Ghana (ECG), Rev. Maxwell K.K. Liwangol, has urged politicians, office holders and the public to eschew self-centredness and put the country’s interest first in all they do.
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He condemned the situation where some politicians used foul means to get political power even if it would lead to loss of lives and destruction of peace.
“If political intolerance and tribalism are allowed to permeate all facets of our lives, there will be chaos in the country. The activities of serial callers who use abusive language during campaign and elections must be curtailed as the country goes to the polls in 2016,” he said.
He was delivering a sermon in the church last Friday to mark Christmas Day, a religious festival celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
Peaceful elections
According to Rev Liwangol who doubles as the General Treasurer of ECG, 2016 would be a crucial year for the country considering the fact that critical political decisions have to be taken through elections.
He has, therefore, urged all individuals and institutions tasked with the responsibility of ensuring peaceful elections to discharge their duties diligently in the interest of the nation.
“We all should bear in mind that Christ is an emblem of peace and unity. Let us transfer this peace to the electoral process. The Electoral Commission is at the centre of it all.
Any reforms that would guarantee peace and stability in the interest of the country must be put in place without favouring one party or another,” he said.
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Change in attitude
Rev. Liwangol said the time had come for individuals and organisations to increase productivity by improving upon what had been done already, adding that it was only possible to do that if the public eschewed negative attitudes towards work.
“In Ghana, our attitude to work and time is very poor. We cannot increase economically, socially or politically if we continue to report late to work. We must change before we get into the New Year,” he said.
The word
He preached the sermon from Luke 1:67-75, on the topic “A Powerful Saviour”, urging the congregation to remain resolute because Christ was born to save the world from destruction.
Background
The Evangelical Church of Ghana traces its roots to as far back as the pre-independence time. It was formerly controlled by foreign missionaries but became officially localised in 1977. The church has branches across the 10 regions of Ghana, with its headquarters at Mamobi in Accra.
The church celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007.
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