The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has issued a passionate appeal to the clergy and the religious community, urging them not to hesitate in correcting the President John Dramani Mahama-led administration whenever they observe lapses in governance.

Speaking as a guest speaker during graduation, ordination and elevation ceremony of pastors at the Kumasi Jubilee Park, Dr Amoakohene emphasised that the government is not only open to such corrections but actively welcomes them as a necessary tool for national progress.

He cautioned that remaining silent while things go wrong is a disservice to the country.

"You voted for us, and we are ready for corrections. Please do not relent; keep correcting us. If you decide to remain silent for us to fail entirely, it means you would have to wait and suffer for the next four years before you can vote against us. That will not help speed up the development agenda we all crave. We must avoid this by holding us accountable now," he said.

The Minister made these remarks during the 30th Graduation, Ordination, and Elevation Service of the Archbishop Addae Theological Institute (formerly Shiloh United Bible Training Center) in Kumasi in which he was a special guest of honor.

The event also coincided with the 40th Shiloh Holy Convocation.

Dr Amoakohene expressed the president’s gratitude to the Christian body, particularly in the Ashanti Region, for their unwavering prayer support.

He noted that every leader requires divine direction to succeed and urged the "men of God" to maintain their spiritual oversight over the state.



Archbishop Dr Divine Agyemang Badu, Vice Principal of the Archbishop Addae Theological Institute, speaking on behalf of the school, thanked the Ashanti Regional Minister for his patience and time.

According to him, despite giving the minister 9:00 AM as a starting time for the program, he arrived at the venue even before the time; a gesture he described as a demonstration of true love for God's word.

"The Ashanti Regional Minister has really demonstrated a love for God's word, and I suggest the Christian community must pray for him since he is a great asset for the kingdom of God".

He further disclosed that the church was ever ready to correct the wrongs whenever an observation is made.

Addressing the 85 newly graduated, ordained and elevated pastors, the vice principal of the institute emphasized that true Christianity must result in a transformed character.

He challenged the ministers to be beacons of integrity, especially when called to serve in any field.



"A grown Christian has a changed character in society. People should know you as a faithful and God-fearing person. If you are given a position in a public institution, you must not be corrupt," he admonished.

The archbishop further highlighted the institute's rich history of producing over 3,000 disciplined ministers serving globally.

He warned that the school maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that contradicts biblical standards.

"The school frowns upon any act contrary to the Word of God. Any such conduct could result in the withdrawal of certificates from such pastors," he warned.

He expressed pride in the fact that, to date, no alumnus of the school has been involved in any scandal, expressing hope that this record of excellence and discipline remains unbroken.