Christian Chiefs Urged To Scrap Outmoded Customs

Kumasi, Aug 18, -- Christian chiefs have been asked to help eliminate outmoded customs. Reverend Father Douglas Peters, administrator of the Saint Peter's Catholic Cathedral, Kumasi, said it is only their ability to help in the positive transformation of the people that their worth as Christian chiefs would be felt. Rev Peters was speaking at the installation of the new executives of the Christian Fathers Association of the Cathedral in Kumasi yesterday. Four out of the nine-member executives are chiefs including Nana Kyei Baffour the second, Asemhene and president of the association, Nana Yaw Owusu Akwanuasa, Asantehene's Mpaboahene, treasurer, Nana Yaw Owusu, Asekyere Adontenhene and Nana Awuah Kroko the second, Atwima-Apenasehene, executive members. Rev Peters said even though the church encourages freedom of association within its fold, the associations should not foment violence, disaffection and disunity. Nana Antwi Boasiako, Asantehene's linguist and immediate past president of the association, observed that a number of associations formed within the church met their untimely collapse because of lack of commitment and good stewardship from the leadership. He urged executives of the association to be transparent, fair and flexible in their stewardship to inspire greater confidence. Nana Kyei Baffour, the new president, said it is their objective to co-ordinate with the various associations and fellowships in the church for harmony, peace and spiritual development at all levels. He said the association has plans to embark on a campaign to enlighten members on national issues and health related matters.