Accra, Jan.6, GNA- The International Council for Clergy, has cautioned the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to seek God's wisdom, strength and blessings to guide his political campaign for Election 2008.

Members of the council, which is an affiliate of the Council of Black Clergy; in Philadelphia in the United States, asked the flagbearer to be mindful of the volatile political situation in Kenya, which had led to the loss of lives and property.

This was contained in a press statement signed on behalf of the Council in Accra on Sunday, by Bishop Isaac Nunoo, the International Director of the religious body.

The statement was the outcome of a meeting between members of the council led by the Presiding Archbishop, Rt. Rev. George Slezer Ofori-Atta and Nana Akufo- Addo.

The members counselled the presidential candidate to be cautious in his choice of words and strive to reconcile the country and not inflame passion.

"Be accommodating, endeavour to co-exist peacefully with intra and inter-party leaders as well as other presidential candidates acknowledging the fact that there is no enemy in Ghana. "Exhibit extraordinary leadership skills for the good of our beloved nation," the statement said.

The statement reiterated God's injunction in the Bible that says that, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." Members of the council expressed disappointment that immorality and other despicable acts were now reigning in Ghana. They called on government to re-introduce moral and religious education in the school syllabus to help reverse the situation. Nana Akufo-Addo said issues the council raised were deeply in his heart and would therefore endeavour with the help of God to do his best for the sustenance of unity, integration and development of Ghana. He said he carried the burden to ensure that the country's poverty level was drastically reduced.

As a Christian, Nana Akufo- Addo affirmed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.