President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on March 6, 2017, indicated that his government will build a national Cathedral to aid Christian activities in the country.
The President disclosed this during Ghana's 60th anniversary which was held at the independence square in Accra.
Addressing the President's quest to establish a Cathedral in the country, NPP activist and lawyer John Kumah complimented the President on Peace FM's Kokrokoo for his great initiative.
According to him, the Cathedral will serve as a resort center for all Christians in the nation and a place where they would converge to undertake a common activity for the peace of the country.
Earlier, last week, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Attah during the presentation of the 2017 budget, made some references to quotations in the Bible, the Holy book of Christians.
He said: “Mr Speaker, I see our nation with this overwhelming election mandate as all having decided to withdraw in unison like Jesus to a remote place, Mr. Speaker, only to discover that we have five loaves of bread and two fishes to feed our 25 million plus fellow citizens. But herein lies the genius of the Ghanaian for we are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. As you can see, Mr. Speaker, with 5 loaves and 2 fishes, President Akufo-Addo’s budget has tackled the five structural pillars of revenue, expenditure, earmarked funds, labour and our debt.”
But the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt held that no one religion holds sway over the other in Ghana and cautioned against ay attempt to impose Christian rights on the nation.
Expressing his chagrin, he emphatically stated that "if it’s even three people in Ghana who don’t believe in God, they have a right to their beliefs. If it’s three people who are Atheists in Ghana, they’re entitled to their right. That’s something we must live with. It must show.”
To Mr. Pratt, Christianity should not take precedence over other religions.
“Judaism, as a religion, it doesn’t accept the new testament. That’s the basis of the religion. So, if someone doesn’t believe in Jesus; the person has not breached the law. And if there’s someone who believes in Jesus, the person has also not infringed on the law. That’s why the national constitution is a secular constitution. So, sometimes when we’re talking and we say that Christians are many than Muslims; it’s problematic. The fact that if it’s even true that Christians are numerous than Muslims, it doesn’t mean that Christian rights can be imposed on the nation," he said on Kokrokoo.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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What is the problem with what the President is seeking to do? Are you aware a National Mosque is either been built or completed and the same approach was used ie. Government gave land? Whether you like it or not Christianity and Islam are the main religions in Ghana. In most civilised countries National Categories are really becoming a norm. Our brother nation Nigeria has both a national cathedral and a National Mosques which are used for State functions. Massa, just relax and in any case the Christians themselves are going to build the property for the State that is called Partnership. It is good sometimes to learn to keep quiet brother Kwesi
Kwasi pray, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved. You and your household Acts 16:31. Don't die in this your state. The bible makes it clear that the only sin God does not forgive is to reject this salvation (Jesu Christ) for the world. God bless you.
Does this guy know that a national mosque is being built? Massa let our ears rest and stop your too know.
Ei Kwesi Pratt, Nana said he will bring free SHS you said he cannot do it. Now he is about to do it and Kwesi says he will fail. Nana is planning to build a national Cathedral and what is Kwesi saying? It is absolutely clear that people like Kwesi will never be satisfied with anything from the NPP.
if Presidents have no right in talking abt their religion then there is no need to make them swear by the holy books of their religion.
Hmm I advise Mr kwesi Pratt not stand against Christianity no body born of a woman has ever survived it. if he does not know he go down to history. If he does not believe in Jesus so be it. the census shows that Christianity is the dormant religion in Ghana. I present Jesus to him as Savior, he should accept him now or face him as Judge in the future
@Abacha- Yes every one is "entitled" to speak his/her mind but the mind is also designed speak wisely & not divisively. Kwesi, we all know is an Eckankar but that shouldn't demean him so much to utter such unpatriotic comments. Hasn't the nation built the moslems a national mosque, subsidized the cost of hajj pilgrims and many such likes...what's his problem?. Such a seasoned journalist now descending to the gutters at will is a sad spectacle to behold at his age.You look too embittered & aggressive these days, God knows why.Please deal with your heart and trust God your soul will be saved so you can live the residue of your years peaceably & in hope. STOP MISBEHAVING..STOP BEING FETISH & PETISH for the sake of national peace & your own poor soul whic we pray will be saved by JESUS very soon. God have mercy on you..say AMEN to that!!!!
Hypocrite where were you when your paymaster Agya Atta stopped the traditional prayers at national gatherings stomach journalist you have decided that whatever npp government will do you will have some bad comment is about time you stop that hatred you have for them
KWESI YOU have completely misfired in this. The building is non denominational service building so everyone is not prevented from requesting it. What kind of journalism are you portraying when you cannot read simple English into your understanding.
Infact you are such a nerd and a very big ........taoso. should we sit down for the 3 you talk about to decide for the millions of of us. Have we forced you and your 3 to join christianity? The Prez was sworn into office using the Holy bible. That is what he believes in. He will pursue is work as a Christian and not an atheist period. After all you did not vote for us . shame on you