Most Reverend Matthew Gyamfi, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, has called on politicians to exercise decorum in their public utterances ahead of the 2024 general elections.

The bishop emphasized that the country's peace must not be taken for granted, urging political leaders to be cautious with their utterances to avoid stirring potential unrest.

In an interview with Oyerepa TV, on August 14, 2024, Rev. Gyamfi responded to recent statements made by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, who declared that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) would not hand over power to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and would do whatever was necessary to retain government control.

The bishop advised that public officials should take into account the broader consequences of their words on the nation’s stability.

Rev. Gyamfi highlighted the importance of humility and respect in political discourse.

"If you are a minister for finance, the university teachers who taught you to become a minister are still here. Your parents who raised you are still here. So, for you as a minister representing a political party, if you reach such a stage, you must show humility," Rev. Gyamfi stated.

He stressed that reckless comments have no place in leadership. "That arrogant attitude of speaking to hurt people should stop. Who are you to tell Ghanaians that you won’t hand over power?" he remarked.



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