The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana (SDA) has strongly rejected claims that it has endorsed the candidature of Kennedy Agyapong for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries.
Some members of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign shared video of a prayer with the flagbearer aspirant by a Pastor of the SDA Church and claimed that Kennedy Agyapong had the backing of the SDA Church.
But in a swift rebuttal, the SDA Church strongly rejected the claim as false, clarifying that the sentiments expressed in the video was “pastoral in nature” and does not represent the position of SDA Church.
“A recent prayer offered for Hon. Kennedy Agyapong during a visit to one of our events has been interpreted by some as a political endorsement.
“We wish to clarify that the sentimentsexpressed in that prayer were pastoral in nature and do not represent an official position of the Church, ” the SDA statement said.
“As a Church, we welcome all individuals, regardless of political affiliation, to worship and receive prayer. However, we do not endorse, support, or align with any political partycandidate.”
The SDA Church reiterated its neutrality in Ghanaian politics and states its open-door policy for all.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church does not participate in partisan politics.
“We urge all political actors and their supporters to refrain from using our platforms, messages, or worship experiences for political purposes.
“We remain committed to being a spiritual home for all Ghanaians and a voice for peace, integrity, and unity.”