Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has described former presiding Methodist Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese, the Very Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu as a "vile, unintelligent NPP propagandist parading in cassock".
To him, Rev Ayensu does not set a good example as a member of a distinguished group of people; the clergy.
He pointed out that whereas most members of the clergy are circumspect in their choice of words, especially on political matters, the Methodist bishop's conduct is a far cry from such notable persons.
Backward Attempt To Sway Voters
The man of God recently questioned ex-President Mahama’s decision to repeal the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) should he assume office as president of the republic in 2025.
Bishop Ayensu described the pronouncement by the NDC flagbearer as backward and an attempt to sway voters.
“A leading opposition party says this government has been borrowing to fund projects. But it [the government] has been strategic this time to introduce this homegrown policy to build our nation. So if someone says he will repeal this law when he wins power then such a person will not even win power to abort it.
“If the E-levy is a good policy why will you abolish it? Such people can’t even do it because history keeps guiding us. Such comments usually end up as a political talk and deceit,” he added.
No Rational Man of God....
But speaking on Okay Fm's Ade Akye Abia programme, Sammy Gyamfi accused the Methodist bishop of using his pulpit to engage in partisan politics instead of disseminating the word of God.
He further stressed that offering dissenting opinion to someone's view should not culminate in raining of insults, particularly from "rational man of God".
"He is a vile, unintelligent NPP propagandist parading in cassock...no rational man of God will do this.....
"John Dramani Mahama has registered his displeasure for a government policy which he feels is very unpopular even among some NPP members and if you think otherwise, you can state your claim without subjecting him (Mahama) to public ridicule and hatred.
"The NDC as a responsible opposition has every right to state our position if we feel certain policies of the government will unnecessarily burden Ghanaians and also provide alternative solution to that. If you think or feel otherwise, you can equally comment without attacking or making disparaging comments about the person of the former president HE John Dramani Mahama," Sammy Gyamfi fumed.
The NDC National Communications Officer thus called on Methodist Church Ghana to "boldly come out and dissociate themselves from the comments of this Methodist bishop turned NPP Communicator."
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Background
Former president Mr. John Dramani Mahama addressing the nation on the theme ‘Ghana at the crossroads’ has said the E-levy is only a distortionary and burdensome tax that only forces Ghanaians to pay more while suffering.
“Unfortunately in the face of this self-inflicted economic catastrophe, this government against all sound advise has decided to introduce the E-Levy that heaps more suffering on Ghanaians,” Mr. Mahama said.
“A new national democratic congress government, God willing, with the votes of the sovereign people of Ghana, in 2025 will repeal the E-Levy act,” he added.
Source: Isaac Kwame Owusu/Peacefmonline/[email protected]
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Sammy is right. That Ayensu is unintelligent old man otherwise he wouldn't have made those comments. What is akuffo addo doing with VAT and the numerous taxes apart from wasting it uselessly on private jet? NPP NEVER AGIN.
I DON'T THINK THIS BOY IS COMING FROM A CULTURED HOME. WAS HE TRAINED AT ALL BY DECENT PARENTS? I DON'T THINK SO. Hmmmmmmmmmm.
I am very sad that this generation has deteriorated to this level. Sammy Gyamfi, you have shortened your life.
It was Mr. Mahama himself who first described himself as a "***barred word***"(JOY news 11-March-2015). You should understand where the Reverend minister is coming from. As you stated, you live outside the country so you are forgiven for your ignorance on the ***barred word*** SYNDROME. Let's come back to the main issue. The NDC and some Ghanaians don't like the E-Levy and rightly so, no one likes to pay tax. The Rev only demonstrated his support for the E-Levy which is absolutely his democratic right. Why should Sammy Gyemfi refer to him as VILE, UNINTELLIGENT?.....and you don't see anything wrong with Sammy's attack on the man??????
But is anyone surprised about the Ndc? This is the true Ndc babies with sharp teeth; they insult anyone who doesn't agree with them, the clergy, chiefs, judges, the elderly thinking this will bring them votes. Ghanaians know the Ndc and would not make the mistake of bringing them to power any time soon
Which country is this? Ghana! Waow....Is this the country they say free speech is under attack? Waow. Indeed everyone needs FREE education so that people can read and write themselves. Not to be told by others. NDC, NEVER AGAIN!
Sammy Gyamfi be humble .I wish Mahama will think twice about this guy following him .
Media Foundation of West Africa Secretary General said that press in Ghana is under siege and Manasseh and Political Editor of Joy News talk about self-censorship. Amazing...look at what Sammy Gyamfi is saying? It leads senior and decent citizens to also self-censored themselves yet you journalists offer your platform for insults. SOME Journalists in Ghana only care about their stomach and ***barred word*** about the truth. I don't know whether this guy really understands the word "siege"? Politicians in the cloth of journalists. We are watching.
Wonders shall never end I don't know when these babies with sharp teeth are going to respect the elders It's very sad in Ghana to have all these guys who want to be future leaders have no manners no respect for soever God almighty it's my prayer the political party called NDC remain in opposition forever and ever to serve as a deterrence, they're so frustrated to come to power to steal Ghana coffers they have no policies direction to govern send us to IMF for policy credibility how should we allowed these people to lead us noway Ghana noway
YOU SEEE, INSTEAD OF THIS UNCULTURED BOY TO TALK SENSIBLE FOR PEOPLE OF GHANA TO UNDERSTAND AND WIN POLITICAL VOTE FOR HIS PARTY IN THE COMING ELECTION, ALL HE COULD DO IS TO INSULT ELDERS WHO COULD BE HIS GRABDFATHER. "TAFLATS3" PEOPLE. I BLAME MAHAMA.