By King Amoah
Kumasi, Ashanti Region – Reverend David Armstrong, founder and leader of Mo Mary Fellowship in Kumasi, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of vandalism and theft of government properties, as well as unlawful dismissals of state employees, following the December 7th elections.
He specifically targeted supporters of both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging them to embrace patriotism and cease their destructive actions.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, King Amoah in Kumasi, Rev. Armstrong expressed his deep disappointment with the behavior of some party loyalists in the aftermath of the polls. He highlighted the concerning trend of NPP supporters allegedly looting state properties now that their party is out of power.
Simultaneously, he noted reports of NDC supporters illegally dismissing lawful state employees and seizing positions of power, simply because their party has ascended to government.
“Is Ghana solely the property of the NPP or the NDC?” Rev. Armstrong questioned, emphasizing that such actions are not only unlawful but detrimental to the nation’s image both at home and abroad. He stressed that the current government should be allowed to function in peace, free from the chaos of politically driven vandalism and intimidation.
The clergyman warned that the acts of destruction are not only counterproductive but will ultimately hinder progress. he cautioned, “The millions of properties you are destroying will not assist [former President John Dramani] Mahama’s recovery.
Furthermore, those engaged in threatening and unlawfully dismissing people could face legal consequences.”
Rev. Armstrong called for a shift towards unity and stability, asserting that division only serves to undermine progress. “As a country, we should avoid division and instead create peace and unity amongst ourselves,” he advised. He cautioned that continued acts of partisanship and destruction could foster animosity, hatred, and confusion, disrupting the peace of the nation.
He echoed President John Dramani Mahama’s call for security agencies to take swift action. Rev. Armstrong implored the security forces to “rise up to their mandates and arrest those troublemakers” to put an end to the unnecessary confrontations and chaos caused by political party supporters.
In closing, Rev. Armstrong appealed to the sense of patriotism within all Ghanaians, emphasizing the importance of protecting the nation’s assets and ensuring a peaceful transition of power.
He believes that by embracing these principles, Ghana can avoid the pitfalls of division and forge a path towards a more prosperous and unified future.
