The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has called on Christian leaders in the Madina Constituency to back their Member of Parliament, Lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu, in the upcoming 2024 elections. Addressing a clergy breakfast meeting at the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry, Gyamfi emphasized that Sosu’s re-election was crucial for the fight against corruption and illegal mining (galamsey), contrasting him with an opponent heavily involved in destructive mining activities.
“Your MP is a righteous man who has helped many in this constituency, including paying school fees for the poor. Meanwhile, his opponent is using money earned from galamsey to try and buy votes. This election is not between NDC and NPP; it’s a choice between righteousness and darkness,” Gyamfi declared.
The breakfast meeting, attended by church leaders and pastors from across the constituency, served as an opportunity for the MP to engage religious stakeholders on key issues. The clergy praised Sosu for his dedication to the people of Madina, especially his regular participation in church activities and his leadership in declaring days of fasting and prayers for the constituency.
One of the prominent figures at the meeting commended the MP for maintaining a strong connection with the religious community since assuming office. He noted that Sosu has never turned his back on them and is always present for church functions whenever he is in Ghana.
In response, Sosu expressed gratitude to the clergy for their unwavering support and prayers. He highlighted the importance of their spiritual backing and urged them to continue supporting his bid for another term. He also took the opportunity to discuss some of the legislative work he has championed, including the Witchcraft Bill, which seeks to protect individuals from being wrongly accused of witchcraft.
“I’m not saying witchcraft doesn’t exist, but spiritual matters should be handled spiritually. Nowhere in the Bible did Jesus harass people, accusing them of being witches. Instead, he cast out demons to free people. What’s even more troubling is that these accusations often lead to abuse, especially of the elderly, who are sometimes lynched,” Sosu explained.
The clergy also raised concerns about their desire to embark on religious pilgrimages to Israel, similar to the Muslim Hajj to Mecca. While Sosu admitted he was unfamiliar with the process, he promised to explore ways to assist the clergy in raising funds for such trips.
The breakfast meeting reinforced the MP’s strong ties with the religious community, as church leaders reiterated their pride in his leadership and commitment to the constituency.
