The president of the International Prayer Network (IPN), Rev.Dr. Charles Abban has called for the need for peace during this year's Elections. Speaking in a press conference themed " A day of prayer for peaceful election 2008 " in Accra, the Reverend minister entreated media persons to go and explain to Ghanaians the need to pray for peace and practices peace before, during and after elections as defenders of young democracry . He entreated church leaders, chief, presidential candidates and civil society to observe a peaceful election this December. "Peace is always right and violence is wrong, peace is inherent in the wise, violence is an act of the fool, peace is rejection of all forms of violence, and war creates all forms of mischief, sadness, sorrow and death".Rev.Dr.Abban further added that "We who are Christians hold very dear to his advise that says ,love your neighbors as yourself. No religion in this countrydoes not go by this teaching therefore we should let peace prevail". He titled his message "Need for Peace" and it prech peace,essence and how to maintain peace in the country. He prayed that a good leader will be chosen by God himself.
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