BY: Lambert Coffie| VoltaOnline
Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, the Catholic Bishop of Ho and Vice President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, has strongly condemned the recent assault of three Indian Catholic Missionaries at Nkwanta.
The three were wrongly accused of stealing a government road construction machine, which they had duly hired for a project in the area.
Speaking at the diocese’s 2024 End-of-Year Grotto pilgrimage at Kpando-Agbenorxoe on Sunday, December 15, Bishop Fianu described the incident as unfortunate and called on law enforcement agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Bishop, who is also a member of the National Peace Council, further expressed concern over post-election disturbances in parts of the country. He urged citizens to denounce violence and work towards creating a culture of tolerance and respect.
Although the electioneering process was generally peaceful, Bishop Fianu noted that the subsequent disturbances were a cause for concern.
He called on stakeholders, including political leaders, civil society organizations, and security agencies, to collaborate in addressing the underlying issues driving the violence.
Meanwhile, the Bishop has congratulated the winners of the election, especially those of the Catholic faith, encouraging them to uphold the church’s values in their leadership roles, including promoting justice, compassion, and service to others.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
