Pastor Sasu Calls for Sustained Peace, Unity Ahead of December 7 Polls.

Sunyani: The Reverend Dennis Sasu, the District Pastor of the South Industrial Estate District of the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani, has called for sustained peace and unity ahead of the December 7 polls. He reminded Ghanaians that the repercussions of political unrest on the nation remained enormous, urging electorates to behave well as the electioneering period intensifies.According to Ghana News Agency, Pastor Sasu made the call during a sermon at the Kings Assembly of the church in Sunyani. He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace throughout the electoral process, noting that the absence of peace could have far-reaching consequences for the church's mission of evangelism. "Peace is the cornerstone of our national development and the progression of the church," he stated, adding that without peace, development efforts would stall, communities would suffer, and the future would become uncertain.Pastor Sasu elaborated on how political violence could lead to economic instability, disrupt educati on, and strain healthcare systems, thereby affecting everyday life. He warned that political unrest would hinder the church's ability to fulfill its spiritual and social missions. "The church thrives in an environment of peace, harmony, and social cohesion," he said, stressing that divided communities would compromise efforts to spread messages of love, hope, and unity.Highlighting the church's role as a sanctuary and a source of support during political turmoil, Pastor Sasu called on political parties to maintain decorum. He urged them to respect the electoral process and appealed to the youth to avoid violence, emphasizing their crucial role in promoting peaceful elections. He described the youth as torchbearers of society who must engage in constructive dialogue and reject violence, channeling their energies toward building a united and prosperous nation.Pastor Sasu also underscored the media's role in ensuring a peaceful election, urging practitioners to remain professional and avoid embellishing stor ies related to the elections. He warned that unnecessary exaggeration could exacerbate tensions, inflame passions, and trigger political violence, disturbing the nation's prevailing peace.In conclusion, Pastor Sasu appealed to churches to dedicate special time to pray for the nation, hoping to achieve a peaceful and successful general election.