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The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, has condemned the wave of looting and vandalism that erupted in parts of Ghana following the 2024 general elections.
In a firm rebuke of the perpetrators, Rev. Wengam called on law enforcement agencies to act decisively to restore confidence in the rule of law.
Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, Rev. Wengam lamented the growing culture of impunity in the country, particularly during election periods.
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He urged stakeholders to address the root causes of such disturbances and ensure justice prevails.
“I strongly condemn the post-election looting and vandalism,” he declared. “The law must take its course without fear or favour. Whoever is found guilty, regardless of their political affiliation, must face the full weight of the law. We cannot allow this culture of impunity to persist.”
Rev. Wengam emphasised the need for political parties and the Electoral Commission to review and refine electoral processes to prevent future unrest.
“Major stakeholders must sit and reflect on the lessons from this election. We cannot wait until the next cycle to address these issues,” he warned.
Reports indicate that the disturbances were allegedly perpetrated by some supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), who are accused of vandalising properties and looting businesses in protest of the election results.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, and Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, were guests at the Cedar Mountain Chapel’s Sunday service, where they discussed bilateral relations and Ghana’s leadership in African diaspora engagement.
Ambassador Gilad praised Ghana’s peaceful electoral process and expressed Israel’s commitment to deepening ties with the incoming Mahama administration.
He also called on Ghana to consider supporting Israel in international forums.
“I hope Ghana, when voting at international platforms, keeps in mind the strong support Israel enjoys among its citizens,” he stated.
Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, commended Ghana for spearheading initiatives that reconnect African diasporans with their ancestral roots.
She highlighted the significance of the Year of Return and other diaspora-focused programs, urging other African nations to follow Ghana’s lead. “The reconnection of Africans in the diaspora to the continent is crucial,” she said. “Ghana, as the birthplace of Pan-Africanism under Kwame Nkrumah, is rightly positioned to lead this effort. I believe President Mahama’s return to office will take this initiative to new heights.”
