• VIDEOS
  • About
  • Contact
  • Despite Media
Ghana Election 2020
  • Home
  • Election 2020 Results
  • Local News
  • Politics
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • VIDEOS
  • Media
    • Videos
    • Audio
    • Photos
Local News
 
 
 
Home News Social 201601

I'll Disband Jehovah Witnesses Sect When I Become President - Akua Donkor

16-Jan-2016
/ Social, News
Email
Print
Comments 0
(0)
Comments
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
 

The Founder of the Ghana Freedom Party, Madam Akua Donkor has served notice that she will disband the religious sect, Jehovah Witnesses when elected President of Ghana.

According to her, the sect is responsible for the low turnout in both general and district level elections over the years; a situation she contends is most unfortunate and must be stopped.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses are known to remain politically neutral for religious reasons, based on what the Bible teaches. 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 this course. They follow the example of Jesus, who refused to accept political office. (John 6:15) He taught his disciples to be “no part of the world” and made it clear that they should not take sides in political issues.—John 17:14, 16; 18:36; Mark 12:13-17.

But speaking at a forum organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Madam Akua Donkor strongly disagreed with this position, insisting that members of the sect must not be countered during national census and also must not be allowed to register when the voters exercise is opened by the Electoral Commission (EC).

“Let us take a second look at this position taken by the Jehovah witnesses as it is very worrying. When there is a census, every Jehovah witness and his or her entire family avail themselves to be counted. But when it’s time for voting they boycott the exercise… this is very bad, let’s leave them out of future census. As for me I will disband this sect when I’m made president of Ghana.However soon after her comments, the Deputy Commissioner of NCCE, Mr Samuel Akuamoah stated that Madam Akua Donkor’s position is not supported by law in though the commission would have wished every Ghanaian could exercise his/her franchise during national elections.

He noted every Ghanaian has the right to worship and be part of any religion so long as the practice of the religion is lawful.

“Akua Donkor’s comments are solely her views and we as a commission distance ourselves from those utterances.”
.

Source: kasapafmonline

 

 
 

 

Comments ( 0 ): Post Your Comments >>

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
Featured Video
Previous Post

Egbert Faibille Grills Ibrahim Mahama's Witness

Next Post

Dispatch rider dies in motorcycle crash at Burma Camp

 
 

More Stories

Tema Residents Advocate “Say No To LGBTQI” In Ghana
Ghana’s Family System Strictly Against Homosexuality - Christian Council
Sanction Diplomatic Missions Pushing LGBTQI Agenda In Ghana - COMOG
Tema/Kpone Residents Express Mixed Reactions To COVID-19 Vaccine
Martin Kyere To Testify At Gambia's Truth Commission
China Court Orders Man To Pay Wife $7,700 For Housework She Did During Their Marriage
LIST: Ghanaian Feminists Declare Support For Homosexuals, Lesbians etc...
Homosexuals Saga: You Don’t Have To Be Pro-Gay To Appreciate Their Situation. You Only Have To Be Human - Gabby Otchere Darko Adds Voice
Woman Confesses To Sleeping With Snakes...
Next Post

Dispatch rider dies in motorcycle crash at Burma Camp

  Local News

  • General News
  • Social
  • Health
  • Education
  • Religion
  • Technology
  • Crime & Justice
  • Travel/Tourism
  • Science/Environment


 
 

 

Other Social Stories

  • Tema Residents Advocate “Say No To LGBTQI” In Ghana

  • Ghana’s Family System Strictly Against Homosexuality - Christian Council

  • Sanction Diplomatic Missions Pushing LGBTQI Agenda In Ghana - COMOG

  • Tema/Kpone Residents Express Mixed Reactions To COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Martin Kyere To Testify At Gambia's Truth Commission

  • China Court Orders Man To Pay Wife $7,700 For Housework She Did During Their Marriage

  • LIST: Ghanaian Feminists Declare Support For Homosexuals, Lesbians etc...

  • Homosexuals Saga: You Don’t Have To Be Pro-Gay To Appreciate Their Situation. You Only Have To Be Human - Gabby Otchere Darko Adds Voice

  • Woman Confesses To Sleeping With Snakes...

  • Trump Wishes Tiger Woods A Speedy Recovery After Tragic Car Accident

 

 
 

Popular Videos

"I Smell The Scent Of Death On NPP If We Continue To Behave Same Way We Did..." Kusi Boafo Warns

Mona Gucci Clears The AirReveals The Law School She Attended In Massachusetts After Controversy

I'm Not Gay...I Only Speak For Their Rights - Wanluv Clarifies

Never Try To Fight Your 'Alleged Father' - Kwasi Aboagye, Lutterodt Tells Kuami Eugene

Stop Treating LGBTQI As Animals And Show Them Compassion- Hon. Inusah Fuseini

LGBT: Would You Sit Down If Armed Robbers Had Opened Offices In Ghana Catholic Priest Asks Govt

Peace FM Online and Despite Media

peacefmonline.com offers its reading audience with a comprehensive online source for up-to-the-minute news about politics, business, entertainment and other issues in Ghana

Follow us on social media:

Category

  • Home
  • Local News
  • Politics
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Trivia
  • Foreign
  • Audio
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Elections
Decision Time
Ghana Election 2020 2016 Elections
Services
Online Radio Audio on Demand Ghana Elections Advertise with Us
Useful Links
Despite Media About Us Contact Us Feedback Form Terms and Conditions Privacy
Our Brands
Despite Media UTV Peace FM Okay FM Hello FM Neat FM Peacefmonline
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact
  • Privacy

© 2020 Peacefmonline.com - An online portal owned and managed by Despite Media

  • Home
  • Local News
  • Politics
  • Showbiz
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Articles
  • Trivia
  • Foreign
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Audio
  • Election 2020

© 2020 Peacefmonline.com - An online portal owned and managed by Despite Media