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Dr Lawrence Tetteh, President of Lawrence Tetteh Ministries (LTM), on Tuesday commended the flag bearers of the political parties for their commitment to the peace and security of the nation towards the November 7, polls.

“I have followed all the statements of leaders seeking political power this year, and they are all harping on peace, which is very encouraging,” he said.

Dr Tetteh, also President and Founder of UK-based Worldwide Miracle Outreach, was speaking in an interview with Ghana News Agency towards the March 9- March 13, crusade to be held at the Black Star Square in Accra.

It is being organised in collaboration with LTM and the Diocesan Bishop of Methodist Church, Ghana; Right Reverend Samuel Kofi Osabutey.

He lauded former President Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor for the vigilance they have shown so far towards free, fair and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections.

Dr Tetteh asked the clergy to continue to intercede on behalf of the nation and to facilitate national cohesion, adding: “The peace we are enjoying should not be taken for granted.”

“I am well-travelled and has had the opportunity to visit war-torn countries and it is very assuring that Ghana is a safe haven.

“Ghana has earned global commendation for the national commitment to ensure peaceful conduct of Election 2016 and it should stay as such,” he said.

He said: “People who want to foment trouble should look at the bad examples on the continent.

“The Bibles says in 2 Chronicle 7-14 that: ‘If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.’”

Dr Tetteh asked politicians to understand that kings are enthroned by God and so they should put Ghana first in all their deliberations.

He said if the interest of politicians is to secure Ghana then the peace and progress of the nation should be high on their agenda and not just to win elections.

He acclaimed the National Peace Council for the efforts to ensure peace before, during, and after the elections. 

He said the main purpose of the crusade is to pray for the nation to “heal our land”.