The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, has strongly condemned the post-election vandalism and looting that has occurred across parts of the country.

He has called for swift action from the police and key stakeholders to address the issue.

Rev. Wengam emphasised the need for Ghanaians to uphold law and order, stressing that proactive measures must be taken to address the country’s concerns promptly.

“After every major milestone like this, we want to believe that the major stakeholders, the parties, and the EC will sit and reflect on both the positives and negatives, and work on them immediately.

“We shouldn’t wait until the next four years before we begin addressing some of these concerns. I condemn the spate of looting and vandalism. I join well-meaning Ghanaians in condemning it, and the law must take its course,” he said during a media engagement on December 29, 2024, according to a report by citinewsroom.com

Rev. Wengam's statement come in response to multiple reports of vandalism and looting by individuals suspected of being affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in various regions after the general elections.

He further called for justice and accountability, urging authorities to ensure that anyone found guilty, regardless of political affiliation, is held accountable.

“The laws of this country must work for whoever is found culpable, irrespective of political colour. That will serve as a deterrent,” Rev. Wengam stated.

He also expressed concern about the country's tendency to overlook important issues after public outcry, warning that a growing culture of impunity is taking root.

“The normal thing is that we make noise after this and then shelve it, and that culture of impunity seems to be gaining ground in this country,” he said.

Despite these challenges, Rev. Wengam commended Ghanaians for the peaceful conduct of the elections, expressing hope that the country can continue to uphold peace and order moving forward.


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