Apology not enough - Christian Council pushes government to act
Rev. Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, has called for stronger government action following the controversy involving the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority. He insists that apologies alone will not suffice. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News Tuesday, Rev. Fayose said while the Church believes in grace and forgiveness, the situation demands a firmer response to protect public standards and respect for institutions.
The issue stems from remarks by Free Zones CEO, Mary Awusi, directed at the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, over his comments on illegal mining, aka galamsey. The comments triggered public backlash, prompting apologies from both the CEO and the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, who expressed regret and clarified that no disrespect was intended. Rev. Fayose said, "Yes, I wanted to say that as clergy and ministers of God, we are people of grace and mercy. So we give second chances to people, and we see some of these things as learning processes." He also said, "I will agree with Richard Ahiagbah… that we must go a little beyond just a public apology, we must make a very strong statement about the issue."
Rev. Fayose stated that the government must clearly distance itself from the conduct in question to send a strong signal to public officials. He said, "The government must dissociate itself from such conduct, and even if there might be a strong reprimand, without going to the extent of taking away her current position… I'm sure by now she has learned her lessons." He also cautioned against generalising the actions of a few individuals to the broader religious community, noting, "There are a few bad nuts… maybe about one to 5% of us cause a lot of problems."
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The Christian Council of Ghana and Rev. Cyril Fayose are calling for more than just apologies in a recent controversy. They suggest a need to protect public standards - but what action is needed?
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