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Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) in a statement has condemned the attempt by some Ghanaians to label the Presiding Bishop of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyinasare as a linguist for any political party.  

According to the statement signed by the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) Rev Prof Frimpong-Manso, the Council is in full support of its long-standing member who rose to occupy the high position of First Vice-President of the Council.

“The purpose of this statement is to declare our strong support for the Presiding Bishop, who is a long-standing member of the Council and who rose to occupy the very high position of First Vice-President of the Council”, the statement read.

The Council also described as “very unfortunate” some of the reactions to Bishop Agyinasare’s teachings on the theme “Building A Future After Covid-19” which happened in the past one month; adding that people have resorted to insults, threats of harm, casting of innuendos and political branding.

The statement again read that Bishop Agyinasare only sought to draw examples from his personal life, including his marriage, his financial dealings to encourage the youth that in the midst of present-day promiscuity, it is possible to live a life of chastity and integrity.

“The purpose is to help build a foundation for youth development as the next generation to take over this nation. In doing this, the Presiding Bishop has been highlighting issues on the political landscape, the attitude of civil servants and the clergy front, which should not have been so and which could be done differently”.

It added, “We urge the press and the general public not to twist, distort, misrepresent, misreport or take out of context statements made by the Presiding Bishop and give them sensational headlines with the objective of giving the Presiding Bishop a ‘political bad name’ in order to hang him”.

The Council however called on the two main political parties in Ghana, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) “to call their executives and members to order”.

“As the nation enters the political campaign season, we wish to admonish the entire citizenry to do all we can to keep the political temperature at its lowest minimum and conduct all political activities with civility and decorum,” the Council urged.

It added, “Let’s make the campaign one of ideas, programs for national development and peace and not one of the insults, casting of aspersions, character assassination, violence and any actions that will threaten the peace and stability of our dear motherland”.

The Council, therefore, wished Ghanaians “peaceful campaigns and free, fair and transparent elections, which will produce a God-given leader and government for this nation”.