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7th January 2020
MISSION TO THE PALACE, a ministry born in the Asante Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana under the Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong leadership as Chairperson of the Presbytery is 10 years now. The heart of the Akan (Ghanaian) culture is the traditional leadership (Chieftaincy) institution which from time immemorial has made tremendous contributions to the Christian mission. This Ministry seeks to reach out to traditional leaders and royals with the Gospel to be full members of the Church.
This Mission began on November 14, 2010, at Peyer Memorial Congregation, Bantama. On this day, the speech read on behalf of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II requested that on the 1st Day of every year, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana would fellowship with his family and has continued till date at Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asante Kingdom.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene in his address admonished politicians in the country not to use this year’s electioneering campaign to promote political violence among the citizens as the nation goes to the polls to elect President and Members of Parliament on December 7, 2020.
Speaking at the 10th New Year service organized by the Asante Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, the king said it is his prayer that politicians would see the need to safeguard the prevailing peace and tranquility in the country. Peace remains a priceless commodity throughout the world and therefore wants Ghanaians to acknowledge this. He said, “I want God to touch the hearts of our politicians not to do anything to jeopardize the peace of our country. You don’t need violence to win an election, but a good campaign can earn you the votes.”
He asked for prayers to be able to achieve God’s for being the king of the Asante kingdom at this time.
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, called on the government to promote godly values alongside the socio-economic development of the country. “In the Bible, kings who promoted godly values alongside socio-economic development pleased God, and this is what I want the leadership of this country to do in order to please God.”
The Moderator acknowledged Otumfuo for being an instrument of peace in the country as he recounted the immense contributions of the Asantehene to socio-economic, political and godly values in the country. In a citation, the Moderator indicated that the Asantehene had been a great blessing not only to Asanteman, but also to the country and the Presbyterian Church of Ghana as a whole. “The church appreciates your efforts and renewed interest in making the gospel to reach all persons within the Ashanti kingdom.”
The Presbytery Chairperson, Rev. Benson Osafo Kantanka added his voice in appreciation of the relationship that has been established with the Church and Nananom. He urged all Christians in the nation to bear Nananom and traditional leaders in prayer for the peace and prosperity of our towns.
Present at this service were a host of Clergy and members of the Church including, Very Rev. Dr. Sam Prempeh (Former Moderator, PCG) and Justice Sophia Akuffo (Former Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana). There is a strong need for continuous dialogue between Nananom and the Church so as to bring the chieftaincy institution into communion with Christ Jesus. Amen
