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Jehovah’s Witnesses do not vote for religious reasons, based on what the Bible teaches them. They do not lobby, vote for political parties or candidates, run for government office, or participate in any action to change governments – they believe that the Bible gives solid reasons for following such course.

Although they do not take part in politics, they respect the authority of the governments under which they live - this is in harmony with the Bible’s command: “Let every person be in subjection to the superior authorities.” (Romans 13:1)

However, according to a member of the Protestant church, George Boateng, Jehovah Witnesses obey the law, pay taxes, and cooperate with efforts of the government to provide for the welfare of its citizens.

The church has counsel its members not to participate in any attempt to subvert government – but that has been overruled by George Boateng who has declared his intention to contest an incumbent president in his party’s [National Democratic Congress] presidential primaries.

He explained on NEAT FMs morning show "Ghana Montie" that, despite being a strong member of the church he has not been baptized to conform to the church's rules.

“If you are baptized as a Jehovah Witness, you don’t do active politics, but I am yet to be baptized so I have my freedom to do everything,” he asserted. 

George Boateng further stated that his political ambition has barred him from baptizing – 35 years after joining the church – “I want to be honest and go according to the Bible”.

He pledged to unseat President John Mahama at the NDC’s November 7 primaries after describing him as a “failure.”