Critics of government must be patient — Rev Owusu

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (Page 17)

An appeal has been made to the critics of the National Democratic Congress government to be patient and allow the new government to implement its better Ghana agenda.
The appeal, made by the General Overseer of the Believers Home Chapel, Reverend Albert Akwasi Owusu, said "there is nothing like instant development; We must focus on lending our support to President Mills to develop this country for the benefit of us all instead of criticising him on very trivial issues."
In an interview, he said, it would be unfortunate for anyone or group of persons to sit back and pray for President Mills's government to fail because that person or group do not share in President Mills's ideologies.
He reminded Ghanaians that the success or failure of Ghana depended on all and not a particular political party.
He said for Ghana to succeed, "it is important for us to change our negative attitude towards work, the environment and handling of national assets," among many others.
Rev. Owusu also reminded the media of their responsibility in ensuring national peace and cohesion.
He said it was important for the media to remain neutral and focus on issues that would enhance national development.
Touching on the numerous road accidents which had recently plagued the country, Rev. Owusu urged the public not to put the blame on the doorstep of drivers.
He was of the view that other stakeholders, including the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the police, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), passengers, spare parts dealers, among others, have a collective role to play in curbing the carnage on the roads.
According to him the carnage would reduce drastically if all the stakeholders played their roles efficiently and effectively.
Rev. Owusu also appealed to churches to make it a point to pray for God to intercede and curb the carnage.
He appealed to Christians to use the Easter season to fast and pray for God's intervention in curbing road accidents.
He said the church had designed a programme for the Easter celebration, and stated that the theme for this year's celebration was "The benefit of the Blood of Jesus."
Rev. Owusu pointed out that Jesus died to save mankind from sin and for that matter it was important for Christians to develop positive habits and live according to the doctrines of the Bible.
He said Christians must repent of their sins to serve the purpose of Jesus dying for mankind.