Differences in faith do not make us enemies – Pastor tells Ghanaians

The Most Reverend John Peprah, the Head Pastor of the Methodist Church at Kukuom in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region has called on Ghanaians to embrace persons of different faiths in order to accelerate the country's development.

Most Rev Peprah, also the Chairman of the Association of Churches in Kukuom, said differences in faith should serve to unite the nation in an atmosphere of brotherly love and care, rather than as a source of conflict.

The Man of God made the call when he and other members of the Association of Churches joined Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kukuom Central Mosque on Sunday.

Vice President Bawumia is in the Ahafo Region as part of his nationwide Ramadan tour, which has already taken him to the Oti, Volta, Eastern, Central, Western, Western North, Ashanti and Upper East regions.

Using himself as an example, Most Rev Peprah noted that although he had many Muslim friends, he had never entered a mosque before, and commended Dr Bawumia for embarking on a tour to promote religious acceptance, which has allowed him to enter a mosque for the first time.

“Today is the first time I’m entering a mosque, and I’m glad that it is because of the presence of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who has brought about this historic development.

“Every nation is developed by unity, commonness of purpose and brotherly love. What we are all praying for is that the peace, unity and brotherliness we are currently enjoying as a nation should continue forever.

“Our religious differences should not divide us. We all have our different beliefs. These differences should rather bring us together to develop and advance the nation.

"For us as leaders of the church, our prayer is that God, who chose to make you the leaders of this nation at this time, will help you to deliver on the assignment he has given you for this nation.

Most Rev. Peprah asked for God’s guidance for the Vice President as he continued the Ramadan tour, saying; “May God be with you and protect you in everything you do and everywhere you go".