By Bernice Bessey
The Chairman the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, has called on Ghanaians to respect the rule of law, and accept whatever verdict that would be passed on the 2012 election petition by the Supreme Court panel of judges.
The verdict, which is just two days away, according to the Apostle, is an opportunity for Ghana to prove to the rest of world that its citizens understand democracy.
“Ghanaians will do it again by lifting high the flag of Ghana on August 29, and show the rest of the world that we are indeed, God-fearing people, and also understand democracy,” he predicted.
Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah was speaking at the church’s farewell and induction service in honour of outgoing and incoming Executive Council Members over the weekend.
He also emphasised that peace was not far away, and that peace was within a person, adding, “If you decide to respect yourself and your neighbour, be tolerant and kind to your neighbour, respect the rule of law, not [being] selfish, and celebrate your victory graciously by taking into consideration who might not have been victorious as you, you have found peace.”
Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, who had been re-elected as the chairman to serve another five years, pledged to work tirelessly with the other members of the council to push the church to greater heights, while strengthening the Christian fraternity with other churches.
The Guest Speaker for the ceremony, Rev. Paul Yaw Frimpong Manso, Chairman of the Apostolic Church, touched on the subject “Humility, the Key to Spiritual Leadership.”
According to the Chairman of the Apostolic Church, leadership is demonstrated not lectured, thus leaders should not lord over the people who have entrusted power into their hands, saying, “humility should be a leader’s attitude, because humility comes before honour.”
He advised the church to be united to draw more people to receive the salvation of God.
The new executive council members are Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah, Apostle Ekow Badu Wood, Apostle Zabre Ousmane and Apostle Emmanuel Owusu Bediako.
( From Right) Apostle Kwabena Nyamekye , Apostle Zabre Patinde Ousmane , Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah And Apostle Ekow Badu Wood
The Congregation Sitting Glued To Their Seats Witnessing The Ceremony
Some Past Executives Receiving Certificates Of Honour From The Church
The Chairman – Elect , Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, Addressing The Congregation
The Elected Executive Being Prayed For