Following the general elections in 2024, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, has urged law enforcement to take firm action against those engaged in destruction and looting.

This request comes in the wake of allegations of theft and damage committed by some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters around the nation.

Concerns regarding Ghana's expanding culture of impunity have been raised by these post-election unrest.

Speaking to the media on Sunday in Accra, Rev. Dr. Wengam underlined the importance of maintaining the rule of law and holding criminals responsible in order to stop future occurrences of this kind.

We anticipate that the Electoral Commission and the political parties will consider the advantages and disadvantages of each significant milestone like this one and take swift action to resolve them. He said, "We shouldn't put off fixing problems for the next four years."

Rev. Dr. Wengam went on to denounce the looting and vandalism, saying, "I join well-meaning Ghanaians to condemn this."

The law has to work itself out. Justice must be served to anyone proven guilty, regardless of their political affiliation. This will act as a disincentive. Regretfully, we frequently raise awareness of these instances before putting them on hold, which has allowed a culture of impunity to flourish in this nation. However, I applaud Ghanaians for the peaceful elections that have taken place.

The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana Participates in the Hanukkah Festival

The same day, Roey Gilad, the Israeli ambassador to Ghana, attended a Hanukkah celebration at Accra's Cedar Mountain Chapel. Ambassador Gilad stated in a media interview that Israel is prepared to strengthen ties with the incoming John Mahama-led government of Ghana, which is scheduled to take office on January 7, 2025.

"I always tell leaders of both the outgoing and incoming administrations that I hope Ghana will consider the sentiments of its people when voting at international forums, not just the positions of the African Union in Addis Ababa," Ambassador Gilad said, emphasizing the significance of Ghana's support on international platforms.

Urging the "Beyond the Return" Initiative to Continue

Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, Namibia's deputy minister of finance, also attended the church service and emphasized the significance of programs like "Beyond the Return."

She connected the project to the Year of Return theme, which was inspired by the celebration of the eighth anniversary of the awarding of Ghanaian citizenship to 34 Africans living abroad in 2016.

"Looking beyond the right of return was the main topic of the meeting. President Mahama's return to office to further this endeavor is noteworthy. "Diasporic Africans need to reconnect with Africa," she said.

"Ghana, as the birthplace of Pan-Africanism under Kwame Nkrumah, is the rightful place to lead this movement," said Hinda-Mbuende, praising Ghana for its leadership role. Following Ghana's lead, I urge other African countries to welcome their diasporic brothers and sisters.