The General Overseer of the Believer’s House of Worship International, Apostle Abraham Lamptey, has raised concerns about the necessity of political parties signing peace pacts during elections. His remarks follow the statement from the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who stated that the party will not sign any peace declaration as the country approaches the upcoming election.
Speaking on 3fm Community Connect with Johnnie Hughes, Apostle Lamptey argued that preventing violence requires proactive measures rather than symbolic gestures. “What is the need and use of signing peace paths if everybody understands peace? Signing peace pacts doesn’t bring peace it is the knowledge of it, and knowing the value of it that brings peace.” Apostle Abraham Lamptey said.
He further stated peace is not the absence of trials but the knowledge of it. “Peace has not been overrated, but rather underrated I say so because we don’t understand it, and if we do, you can’t overrate or underrate peace, peace is peace. Peace is not the absence of challenges or problems or trials, but peace is the awareness of your state and the knowledge that God is there with you so it’s okay,” he said.
As the December 7 polls draw closer, the General overseer of the Believer’s House of Worship International, Apostle Abraham Lamptey called on Ghanaians to embrace peace in this season.
“Peace is everyone’s job in society. It’s society’s job. You know, when greed, selfishness, and self-centeredness disappear from society, peace becomes automatic. So you don’t need everybody to stay away from these three before you know you have peace. But then, you create them for yourself by being an advocate of peace. Everywhere you go let peace be the aura and energy around you. Peace is the desire to look foolish in the sight of everyone who thinks they are right but you know they are wrong but for peace sake, you keep quiet.” he added.
By Frederick Kunzote-Ani
