Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has described former presiding Methodist Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese, the Very Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu as a "vile, unintelligent NPP propagandist parading in cassock".
To him, Rev Ayensu does not set a good example as a member of a distinguished group of people; the clergy.
He pointed out that whereas most members of the clergy are circumspect in their choice of words, especially on political matters, the Methodist bishop's conduct is a far cry from such notable persons.
Backward Attempt To Sway Voters
The man of God recently questioned ex-President Mahama’s decision to repeal the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) should he assume office as president of the republic in 2025.
Bishop Ayensu described the pronouncement by the NDC flagbearer as backward and an attempt to sway voters.
“A leading opposition party says this government has been borrowing to fund projects. But it [the government] has been strategic this time to introduce this homegrown policy to build our nation. So if someone says he will repeal this law when he wins power then such a person will not even win power to abort it.
“If the E-levy is a good policy why will you abolish it? Such people can’t even do it because history keeps guiding us. Such comments usually end up as a political talk and deceit,” he added.
No Rational Man of God....
But speaking on Okay Fm's Ade Akye Abia programme, Sammy Gyamfi accused the Methodist bishop of using his pulpit to engage in partisan politics instead of disseminating the word of God.
He further stressed that offering dissenting opinion to someone's view should not culminate in raining of insults, particularly from "rational man of God".
"He is a vile, unintelligent NPP propagandist parading in cassock...no rational man of God will do this.....
"John Dramani Mahama has registered his displeasure for a government policy which he feels is very unpopular even among some NPP members and if you think otherwise, you can state your claim without subjecting him (Mahama) to public ridicule and hatred.
"The NDC as a responsible opposition has every right to state our position if we feel certain policies of the government will unnecessarily burden Ghanaians and also provide alternative solution to that. If you think or feel otherwise, you can equally comment without attacking or making disparaging comments about the person of the former president HE John Dramani Mahama," Sammy Gyamfi fumed.
The NDC National Communications Officer thus called on Methodist Church Ghana to "boldly come out and dissociate themselves from the comments of this Methodist bishop turned NPP Communicator."
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Background
Former president Mr. John Dramani Mahama addressing the nation on the theme ‘Ghana at the crossroads’ has said the E-levy is only a distortionary and burdensome tax that only forces Ghanaians to pay more while suffering.
“Unfortunately in the face of this self-inflicted economic catastrophe, this government against all sound advise has decided to introduce the E-Levy that heaps more suffering on Ghanaians,” Mr. Mahama said.
“A new national democratic congress government, God willing, with the votes of the sovereign people of Ghana, in 2025 will repeal the E-Levy act,” he added.
Source: Isaac Kwame Owusu/Peacefmonline/[email protected]
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Herrrh, I hope that ***barred word*** MAHAMA has heard what is boy is saying. This is what we call culture of silence. NDC will loose this election because of Sammy Gyamfi and Eric Adjei. as for Mahama, stan will punish him for his hypocrisy. MMOA bi ne ***barred word*** bi who wants to be president again. gyimiiii
A vile, unintelligent who had a psychiatric issues. Sammy, just calm down and think twice before you go on saying whatever you think you have the right to say. It’s just an advice for you. Please can someone tell Sammy Gyamfi to stop saying “ I am a true Christian”.
The proponents and champions of free speech have spoken. This is what Mahama calls 'free speech': speak your mind and get insulted 'basabasabasa'. I hope Ghanaians are watching. Opposition mpo nie! Ei Sammy Gyamfi, you have cursed yourself and all those who are hailing you. Keep it up, don't stop.
So sad this small boy who has achieved nothing in life rain insults on reverend minister who could be his grandfather...what is wrong with what the man of God said to warrant this insult,yet these same hogs/swines are saying freedom of speech is under attack.NDC is gradually becoming extinct,becomes of these disrespectful characters and blood thirty/violence trait.Ghana's is NDC, and their stay in opposition is a blessing to the nation. May they rot in opposition forever,may their light never shine again...may the party disintegrate beyond redemption.
Press freedom indeed. You get away saying all kinds of things about the President Nana Addo and hell does not break loss. Another citizen states his opinion and you are over the moon! Hmmmm Remember your you will deal with the security agency in your infamous sound bite before election 2020? NDC votes lost. Keep on! Keep on! “Intelligent SG!”
You can see on this platform that many of the comments are oneseded. Why in earth could a man of God, and a Bishop of our Notable Methodist Church pass a comment on a fellow human being? Addressing a fellow human as a ***barred word***? Where in the bible did jesus authorise men if God to address other human as dead goats? Its like you all are being biased. No evil shl befall on Sammy Gyamfi. I am a methodist member and ANPP member in the United Kingdom. Im strongly against the utterance of the so called Bishop. Please leave Sammy Gyamfi alone. He has the right to defend Mr Mahama
eiiiiiiii Ghana !!!!!!!!! We sit back and allow a 'nin-com-poop' like Sammy Gyamfi to insult adults. What at all was wrong with the man's assertion? I don't know what kind of prayers Rawlings said before bringing together such 'cro-oks' to form a party called NDC. not a single member of this NDC party has good manners. And they don't even have the wisdom to rule too.
This small boy will soon meet his match. You are a very stup!d boy. You are making the NDC very unattractive. What do you say about the NDC pastors? Fu.llish boy. What have you achieved in life? Your parents if they are alive must bring you to order. You are a very stup!d fu.llish boy paaaaa. You see nothing wrong with the numerous corruption engulfing John Ford Mahama? NDC will never come to power. Go and burn the sea...... Remain in opposition and be making noise. We don't have time for a stup!d person like you.
I just like this guy. Just going for the jugular. You are a president in waiting SG. I dey feel u rough. This is how we match them
Sammy Gyemfi, it is seed you are sowing and remember you will reap it. keep desprespecting everyone, carry on