Chiefs advised against meddling in party politics

Kumasi, Aug. 28, GNA - A clergyman has advised chiefs never to meddle in active partisan politics or allow themselves to be used by individuals or group of people to achieve their political ambitions. Bishop J. N. K. Boateng, founder of the Gospel Revival Church of Christ, said apart from sowing the seeds of discord among their people, chiefs, who openly aligned themselves with political parties "risk loosing their dignity and the authority they exercise as chiefs over their people".

Bishop Boateng gave the advice when he addressed the closing session of a three-week programme, organised by the Gospel Revival Church of Christ for its pastors on Wednesday.

"Chiefs are symbols and custodians of our culture and values and should, therefore, concentrate on the sustenance of such values and enhancing peace among their subjects," he said.

Bishop Boateng stressed the need for chiefs to evolve more workable strategies that would unite and bind them together as chiefs instead of scrambling for recognition and superiority over their colleagues.

"Unity amongst chiefs is the surest guarantee to ensuring unity of purpose amongst people and should, therefore, be tackled with all seriousness."

Bishop Boateng also reminded churches and chiefs of their responsibility in ensuring that the economic welfare of their people is addressed

He said chiefs and churches should, therefore, not contend themselves with only the provision of social amenities to their people but also channel resources into the setting up of enterprises that would provide job for their people. 28 Aug. 03