The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana (SDA) has strongly rejected claims that it has endorsed the candidature of Kennedy Agyapong to become the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer.
Some members of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign recently shared a video of a prayer session involving the politician and a pastor of the SDA Church, claiming it showed the Church’s backing for his candidacy.
However, in a swift rebuttal, the SDA Church dismissed the claims as false, clarifying that the video reflected the personal sentiments of the pastor involved and not the official position of the Church.
“A recent prayer offered for Hon. Kennedy Agyapong during a visit to one of our events has been interpreted by some as a political endorsement. We wish to clarify that the sentiments expressed in that prayer were pastoral in nature and do not represent an official position of the Church,” the SDA said in a statement.
“As a Church, we welcome all individuals, regardless of political affiliation, to worship and receive prayer. However, we do not endorse, support, or align with any political party or candidate,” the statement added.
The SDA Church reiterated its neutrality in Ghanaian politics and restated its open-door policy for all.
“The Seventh-day Adventist Church does not participate in partisan politics. We urge all political actors and their supporters to refrain from using our platforms, messages, or worship experiences for political purposes.
“We remain committed to being a spiritual home for all Ghanaians and a voice for peace, integrity, and unity.”
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Source:
www.ghanaweb.com
